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Shapiro Administration Visits Small Businesses in Danville in Montour County, Highlights Proposed Investments to Strengthen PA Main Streets and Downtowns
DCED Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello visited a few of the small businesses that help fuel local and regional growth in Montour County. Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed $25 million for the new Main Street Matters program in his 2024-25 budget to support Pennsylvania small businesses and create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors to attract visitors and businesses.
Lawsuit Filed Against Geisinger Following Massive Data Breach
DANVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – WTAJ is reporting… A class action lawsuit has been filed against Geisinger and a Microsoft company – demanding $5 million to compensate patients for a data security breach. A former patient, James Wierbowski, filed the lawsuit individually and on behalf of more than...
Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius prepare for this year's summer festival
Danville, Pa. — The Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius are inviting everyone to join them for a summer festival filled with delicious food, games, a silent auction, live entertainment, Sisters' art, crafts, a furniture sale, a book nook, and a flea market filled with treasures. This year's festival will be held Saturday, July 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Sunday Mass will be held at 5 p.m. in the Basilica. ...
Police identify victims of Friday’s central Pa. fiery four-vehicle accident
TURBOTVILLE — Men from Lewistown and Williamsport have been identified by state police as the victims of a fiery four-vehicle accident in Montour County on June 28. Pronounced dead at the scene were Homer S. Rice, 55, of Lewistown, and Robert W. Sholder Jr., 39, of Williamsport, two of the drivers.
Victims identified after four-car crash kills two, injuries two
LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The victims of a four-car crash have been identified where two drivers were killed and two more were severely injured. On June 28, two people driving separate trucks died after a four-car crash happened around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of County Line Road and Route 54 in Montour County, […]
Northumberland County declares month for veterans
SUNBURY, Pa. — There was a full house at this month's Northumberland County commissioners meeting in Sunbury, and in attendance were some of our nation's bravest. On this day, commissioners announced a special proclamation: Northumberland County has designated the month of July as Veterans and Armed Forces Month. "We...
Newly unveiled bills aim to modernize access to PA Treasury
(WJET/WFXP) – A new package of bills has been unveiled that aims to modernize access to the Pennsylvania Treasury. On Monday, July 1, State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) unveiled the Modernizing Access to Treasury and Housing Act, or MATH Act. The MATH Act is a package of four bills intended to increase accessibility in the housing […]
Logan Schuchart wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway
Logan Schuchart of Hanover outdueled defending Pa. Speeweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg Tuesday night to take the checkered flag in the Hodnutt Cup 410 sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville. The Hodnutt Cup victory at Grandview was Schuchart’s first of the Pa. Speedweek series and earned him...
Bill passed by PA House waives driver’s license fees for homeless youth
(WJET/WFXP) — A bill that would help homeless youth have an easier time acquiring a driver’s license has been passed by the House. On Tuesday, July 2, House Bill 127, which waives driver’s license-related fees for homeless children, passed with bipartisan support. Without the financial struggle, Bill 127 aims to provide homeless youth the opportunity […]
Pennsylvania Proud Boys member sentenced to prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man and member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Proud Boys organization, was sentenced to prison Tuesday for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby has been sentenced to 100 days in prison, 36 months...
CA-based lender ordered to pay over $200K for tip and donation scheme
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania’s attorney general announced they’ve secured a settlement worth more than $200,000 with a California company that allegedly deceived customers into thinking they were receiving interest-free loans. AG Michelle Henry announced Tuesday the settlement with SoLo Funds Inc., who marketed themselves as a community finance platform that matches individual lenders with borrowers seeking small-dollar […]
Pennsylvania lawmakers withhold funding from UPenn’s Veterinary school
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s budget is two days late, and counting, but there is one school still waiting for last year’s funding. It’s being held up by the political fight over the war in Gaza. The University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary School was supposed to receive $33 million last fiscal year but lawmakers told them […]
New school tax credit plan emerges in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, worth up to $8,000 per student, that families could use to reduce their tax liability. It’s scheduled for a vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. The plan strays from a $100 million...
Bill aimed at ending 'lunch debt shaming' passes Pennsylvania House, moves on to Senate
The Pennsylvania House on Monday passed a bill that would erase school lunch debt and prohibit what supporters call “lunch debt shaming.” The legislation is now on its way to the state Senate.
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