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Storms leave hundreds without power in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The storms that rolled through northeastern and central Pennsylvania Wednesday evening brought down trees and power lines in Luzerne County. Newswatch 16 found a tree down on Alden Mountain Road near Nanticoke. Crews cut up and removed the tree around 8 p.m. Power lines are...
Over 150 Bikes Being Given Away to Kids at Big Diamond Speedway on Friday Night
Over 150 bikes will be given away Friday Night by the Getz family to kids attending Big Diamond Speedway races. It will be “Topless” night this Friday, July 19th at Big Diamond Speedway. That’s right, the Quandel Concrete Modifieds will be going topless racing 30 laps for a $7,000 first place prize. Not to be left out, the Uss Achey, Inc 602 Crate Sportsman will also be Topless and racing in a 20-lap feature for some extra cash with $1,200 going to the winner on Dukmen Enterprises Night. Rounding out the big racing card will be the Red White and Blue Autos Roadrunners along with the return of the Big Creek Concrete Rookies who will also go topless.
New Economic Development Funding Helps Sites Like Bethlehem Steel | WDIY Local News
Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders this week on the former site of Bethlehem Steel to promote his new economic development strategy. Senator Lisa Boscola highlighted Bethlehem as an example of the government coming together with businesses, which will be accomplished further thanks to the new budget. “For over a...
895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
Brick Recreation Director Charged With Stealing Permit Fees From Township
Brick Township Recreation Director Dan Santaniello has been arrested and charged with stealing permit fees paid by taxpayers to the township, authorities and officials confirmed Thursday morning. Santaniello, 46, a well-known and well-liked figure at town hall who has led the Recreation Department since 2015, was charged with theft and...
Sparta Township Council Narrowly Approves 1st Reading of Funding for Master Plan Review
SPARTA, NJ – The first reading of an ordinance to fund the master plan review narrowly passed after much discussion. Ordinance 24-08 was opposed by Josh Hertzberg, supported by Mayor Neill Clark, Deputy Mayor Dean Blumetti and Councilman Dan Chiariello. Councilwoman Christine Quinn abstained. The ordinance provides $300,000 to fund a subcommittee of the Sparta Planning Board to undertake a complete review of the township’s master plan. The master plan review process is expected to take about 18 months. The previous complete review was done in 1984.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sparta CFO...
MO Woman Takes a Bow For Music and Performance Career
Mt. Olive Township joins in harmony with county, state and national officials to sing praises about one of its residents. Recognized as an outstanding professor and having her horn tooted for her 47-year commitment and department leader at the County College of Morris in Randolph, is music to Marielaine Mammon’s ears. She is being honored for her work as chairperson of the Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies Department at CCM. This year she was honored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and is the recipient of.
This model railroad museum in rural N.J. is closing, and its trains and exhibits are for sale
Friar Mountain Model Railroad Museum in Sparta is closing at the end of July and its contents will be sold to the public, its co-owner, Wendy Molinari, recently told NJ Advance Media. The museum was opened by Molinari and her husband, Louis, fulfilling his dream to have a model train...
Update: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds in Pike County Wednesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 6:53 p.m. valid until 7:15 p.m. for Pike County. The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. “At 6:53 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Dingmans...
Port Jervis wrestler Charlie Wylie takes home Fargo Nationals title
It’s been a transformational year for Port Jervis wrestler Charlie Wylie, all because she learned to accept change. Standing only 4 foot, 11 inches, Wylie was always cutting weight trying to maintain 100 pounds for her matches. She proved successful for the most part but it wasn’t always comfortable. “I finally went up,’’ she...
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.57 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last...
PASSHE freezes tuition for the seventh consecutive year
(WHTM) — The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) unanimously voted to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the upcoming academic year. The 2024-25 school year marks the seventh consecutive year the tuition rate will stay the same at all ten universities. According to PASSHE, repeated tuition freezes save […]
Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will offer free legal representation to low-income renters facing...
Here’s how the new happy hour law will help Pa. bars, restaurants
More opportunities for cheap happy hour deals are coming to Pennsylvania restaurants and bars. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill on Monday that amends the Liquor Code and bumps up the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours from 14 to 24 hours a week. It also allows establishments to advertise discounted meal combos with adult drinks.
PIAA takes another step towards sanctioning girls high school flag football
Sanctioned girls high school flag football in Pennsylvania took another step towards reality Wednesday as the PIAA Board of Directors approved a second reading on its status as a varsity sport. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Chop and Drop projects are happening across the state in wild trout waters. Here's why
Walking through a large tract of woods in Pennsylvania, you may be surprised to see that someone cut trees and dropped them into a stream. Those fallen trees are part of an organized effort by many state and local agencies and nonprofit groups. Large Wood Addition, sometimes called Chop and...
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