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CNX Foundation develops energy industry paid internship program
The CNX Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pittsburgh-based natural gas company CNX Resources Corp., has created a new paid internship program designed to spur student interest in the power industry and bolster the energy workforce pipeline. In cooperation with its Mentorship Academy initiative, the CNX Foundation developed the Short Service Employee (SSE) program to expose […] The post CNX Foundation develops energy industry paid internship program appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
AG Henry: Pennsylvania resort to pay for mistreating customers
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement with Split Rock Resort, located in Carbon County, for allegedly mistreating consumers who purchased timeshares. The settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, doing business as “Bel Air Owner’s Circle”, to comply with applicable laws and fund a restitution pool […]
Crash causes back up on I-80 near Danville
Milton, Pa. — A crash near Danville today has caused significant traffic along interstate 80. The crash occurred near mile marked 221 on I-80 West at approximately 2:30 p.m. A lane restriction is in place on Interstate 80 in both directions between mile marker 220 and 221, approximately four miles west of the Route 54 interchange (Danville Exit), in Liberty Township, Montour County, due to a vehicle crash. At 3:30...
Investigators release details on plane crash
Lock Haven, Pa. — Investigators have released their preliminary report into the plane crash that killed a 17-year-old Hughesville girl earlier this month. A witness near the site told investigators the Cessna 172N airplane, flown by Maisie Bitler, was only 200 feet above the ground when it passed over him just before the crash. The plane had made a sudden left turn while above the runway at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport in Lock Haven, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. ...
Police: Salvation Army worker runs cart into vehicle, claims driver is at fault
Danville, Pa. — Surveillance video provided by a restaurant contradicted a man’s story about a car hitting him and attempting to drive away. Matthew William Ebert, 59, called Danville police at the beginning of May to report the incident, Sgt. Justin Stanley said. According to Stanley, both Ebert and the driver were standing beside a silver Volkswagen on Canal Street when he arrived at the area near the Moose Lodge on Mill Street. ...
Philadelphia and Surrounding Regions Under 'Excessive Heat Warning' as Heat Index Soars to 105 Degrees
With the mercury pushing boundaries, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning," alerting locals of the potential risk posed by sweltering conditions expected to surge throughout the day. According to the warning, the mix of humidity and high temperatures could lead to heat index values rocketing up to a stifling 105 degrees.
Boozy B’s to close permanently next month
WILKES-BARRE — Boozy B’s, a popular alcohol infused ice cream shop downtown, announced Tuesday that it will be closing its doors on Aug. 24. Owner Bianca Lupio posted the announcement to the shop’s Facebook page, where she expressed gratitude for the “unwavering support” of her customers over the past five years.
Death of baby girl in Pa. city remains under investigation
SUNBURY — The cause of death of a 1-year-old girl in Sunbury remains under investigation after an autopsy, the Northumberland County coroner says. The girl was pronounced dead at 7:10 a.m. Friday in a South Fourth Street apartment. An autopsy was conducted Monday but the cause and manner death...
State Rep. Rigby announces infrastructure award for Windber
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Representative Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) announced a $14 million award to the Windber Area Authority to aid in improving the wastewater treatment process. The money, which is divided into a $6 million grant and an $8.5 million loan from PENNVEST, will be diverted to building a new Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic […]
Class of 2024 Graduate Rayven Sample to Compete in the U.S.Paralympic Team Trials
LEWISBURG, Pa.- Class of 2024 graduate Rayven Sample heads to hot and humid Florida to compete in the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials for the 2024 Paralympic in Paris from August 30-September 8. The sprinter is entered in the 100-meter and 400-meter dashes, which have been his standard events. Sample competes in the T45 category. Bucknell's sprints coach Richard Alexander has accompanied him. The competition will be streamed on Peacock.
‘Predator catcher’ defendant allowed to withdraw guilty plea
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough granted a request by a Plymouth man to withdraw his guilty plea stemming from a vigilante predator child sex sting. William Lee Lewis, 41, of Bead Street, had pled guilty to criminal attempt to commit unlawful contact with a child...
Two Arby’s Employees Arrested + Charged With Felonies for the Craziest Reason
Arby's is known across America for having fresh roast beef sandwiches, always hot and on deck ready to go. Their slogan is, "We have the meats," and two employees of Arby's challenged that theory of who, exactly, does have the meats. Two Arby's Employees Arrested and Charged With Felonies for...
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