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Is this the year Pa. puts an end to Sunday hunting restrictions?
After five years of limited opportunities to hunt on a Sunday, this year may be the one Pennsylvania joins the vast majority of states in the country that do not have any major restrictions on hunting on that day. Since 2020, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has given hunters the opportunity...
Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
What’s new to come at Pennsylvania State Parks
The Pennsylvania Department of Conversation and Natural Resources oversees 124 parks and 2.2 million acres of forest land. PA DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn, and Planning Chief in the Resource Management and Planning Division of DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks Rachel Eckman made an appearance on the Spark with host Asia Tabb to chat about what new parks are in the works, and what’s new to come to the PA DCNR. Listen to the podcast above to hear more about plans for the rest of the season.
Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
DNC steers $15M to battleground states, including Pa.
The Democratic National Committee is directing nearly $2 million to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party as part of a $15 million investment into battleground state parties. “As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Pennsylvania to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison in a statement.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
NJ, PA troopers face off in charity softball game. Get ready for Battle for the Badges 2
FRANKFORD — Trooper up!. State police from New Jersey and Pennsylvania will meet on the diamond once again this week for Battle of the Badges. The charity softball game will benefit a Sussex County student and a Garden State trooper each facing serious medical challenges. The second annual match...
Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
Central Pa. animal advocate works tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering with license plates
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Local animal rights advocate, Essie Petrovich, president of the Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), has been working tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering for cats and dogs in the community. To continue raising awareness, Petrovich has created a license plate that Pennsylvanians can buy that’ll spread...
Smaller ranchers voice concerns about USDA electronic tag mandates
Reprinted from Keystone State News The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon require electronic eartags for cattle and bison that cross state lines. The USDA says its rule will affect some 11 million cattle, or about 12% of the nation's herd. There are more than 20,000 cattle operations in Pennsylvania, and the Center for Dairy...
Tree falls on car in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — A stretch of road is closed after a tree fell onto a vehicle in Scranton. It happened just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday along Davis Street. The driver is okay, but a passenger was taken to the hospital. A portion of Davis Street near the intersection of...
Cleanup continues in Scranton after storms
SCRANTON, Pa. — "I heard another sound behind the thunder. I said, 'Thunder doesn't sound back to back.' I said, 'Wait a minute, get away from the windows. It's the trees coming down," said Linda Nieves. It was the trees coming down. Now, those trees are spread across Linda...
Pa live! Scranton Jazz Festival hits us with a preview
PA live! (WBRE) — The countdown is on to “Pennsylvania’s World-class Jazz Fest”!. It’s happening the first weekend of August a New Orleans-style jazz festival in downtown Scranton!. Three days of incredible music … With over 80 musicians, spanning over 20 venues. Pa live!...
Jefferson Twp. man arrested for resisting, counterfeit stickers
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Jefferson Township man was stopped for counterfeit inspection stickers and was arrested for resisting arrest. According to the affidavit, Eric William Smith, 45, of Jefferson Township, was originally pulled over on July 14 on the Scranton Carbondale Highway for what Dickson City police believed were counterfeit inspection and emission […]
Big Tent Bazaar will be July 18-20 in Hanover Township
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township will host their annual Big Tent Bazaar July 19-21 on the parish grounds. Friday, July 19 (6-11pm), Saturday, July 20 (4pm Mass, 5-Midnight), Sunday, July 21 (5-11pm). The bazaar...
Scranton Lions Club postpones annual Dream Game
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Lions Club has announced it’s postponing its 90th annual Dream Game due to the weather. The game was originally scheduled for July 17 at 7:00 p.m. The game will now be held on July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Valley View’s John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium. Club President Allan Hetkowski said […]
Shots fired at car at a red light in Dickson City
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Dickson City Tuesday morning. According to the Dickson City Police Department, a call came in around 12:47 a.m. reporting shots fired at an intersection of Commerce Boulevard and Business Route 6. Police say the victims stated they were followed from […]
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