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Kutztown University Professor appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
Speeding Stop On I-70 In Frederick Lands Three From PA Behind Bars For Drug Possession: Sheriff
What started as a speeding stop on I-70 earlier this week resulted in three behind bars for multiple drug possession charges in Frederick when a police K9 led to the seizure of crack/cocaine. Those charged:. Jasen Jermain Robinson, 50, of Waynesboro, PA;. Christina Marie Davis, 42, of Waynesboro, PA;. Pamela...
Police: New York man attempted to scam over $500K from Pa. woman
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A New York man is facing charges in Pennsylvania after police said he stole a 71-year-old woman’s identity. Zhiping Lui, 44, of Flushing, NY, was charged after the victim received a call from a “potentially blocked spam” number on July 31, stating that a PlayStation 5 and limited edition headset […]
These 50 Pa. School Districts Are Getting Extra Money Because of Their High Tax Burdens
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Fifty Pennsylvania school districts with serious property tax burdens will receive an extra $32 million as part of a sweeping effort to overhaul education funding in this year’s budget. The supplements, which range from $50,000 to $5 million, target districts with high local taxes compared to the wealth of their residents. Many of the districts that will receive a supplement are in Allegheny County or the Philadelphia collar counties. State law directs...
Traffic Alert: I-81 delays expected during Trump rally Saturday
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — State police are warning drivers to be prepared for traffic delays before and after Trump's rally Saturday. Trump is scheduled to speak at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township beginning at 4 p.m. Troopers say to expect temporary delays and closures on Interstate...
State officials check out meal program
LANSFORD, Pa. — On Thursday, a special guest from the State Department of Education helped a mobile distribution site in Carbon County. With bags in hand, families lined up outside the Panther Valley Football Stadium in Lansford. One by one, families picked up enough breakfasts and lunches to last a couple of days. Erica Frederickson says she has seven kids under the age of 9.
New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Starting next year, Pennsylvania will return some unclaimed money directly to the people it belongs to instead of requiring them to first file a claim with the state Treasury. A bill to allow the change passed the...
Pottsville saves 13 dogs from home, relocated to animal rescue
POTTSVILLE, Pa., -- According to the City of Pottsville Facebook page, 13 dogs have been rescued from a home. The dogs were saved by the city of Pottsville Animal Control. The dogs have been safely relocated to Brindle Buddies & Friends animal rescue. Anyone wishing to adopt a dog or...
Wilkes-Barre Township Wawa Could Open by the End of the Year
WILKES-BARRE TWNP., LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A new Wawa being built in Union Center Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township continues to make progress. According to our newsgathering partners at the Times Leader, the popular gas station and convenience store could be open by Christmas!. A spokesperson for the company says...
Lehigh Valley real estate market shows resistance to nationwide slump, Realtors say
In the Lehigh Valley, the cost to purchase a home became more affordable in July compared to the previous month, according to the index compiled by the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors (GLVR). But the affordability index shows that despite a modest rise in housing affordability in July compared to June,...
Former Luzerne County Attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a former Luzerne County attorney pleaded guilty to tax evasion. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District announced that 65-year-old Robert J Powell from Palm Beach, Flordia pleaded guilty to one count of criminal information charging him with tax evasion for the calendar year of 2016, in […]
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