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49 local players selected to All-State Softball Team
On Friday morning, the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association Committee released its 2024 All-State team. 49 local players earned statewide honors. DuBois Central Catholic pitcher Rylee Kulbatsky won pitcher of the year for Class 1A. Five Cardinals were selected after they won the PIAA Class 1A softball championship in June.
Democratic candidates criticize school choice amid budget stalemate
(The Center Square) — To fix education funding, Democrats want to see the state government take on a bigger proportion of school funding. “The state budget is now almost a week late. We expect some critical decisions will be made over this weekend that we hope complete the budget,” said Marc Stier, executive director of the Pennsylvania Policy Center, during an online press conference with two Democratic state senate candidates. “The most critical decision will be about how we fund our schools.” ...
Kiski Township erred in withholding details of police chief's severance, legal expert says
Jul. 5—The Kiski Township Board of Supervisors accepted Lee Bartolicius' resignation as police chief Wednesday night, but residents — and even some officials — still are in the dark about the circumstances of his departure, including severance pay. That made informed public comment at the meeting difficult, possibly spelling legal trouble for the township, according to Melissa Melewsky, media ...
No more invasive species planting along state highways
(The Center Square) – A new law now requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to plant native species along state highways. Although the department began following the directive on its own, state Rep. Brett Miller said the “small, but mighty” bill makes the policy official and will “reach to every corner of Pennsylvania.” “We are all becoming more aware of the problems associated with non-native species and their negative impact on our ecosystem here in Pennsylvania,” he said on the House floor Wednesday. Burns said approximately 2,100 native plant species exist in Pennsylvania, including ferns, sedges, rushes, wildflowers, and vines. The new law defines non-native plants according to designation from the National Invasive Species Information Center. The center warns that invasive species threaten the extinction of native plants and animals and destroy the state’s biodiversity.
Structure fire reported on Kennedy Lane in Steelton
STEELTON, Pa. — A structure fire was reported on Kennedy Lane in Steelton Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries are unknown at this time. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. For live traffic updates, click here. Do you have photos or video of...
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
We hope you all had a great July 4th holiday! In case the day off left you behind on the news, find all of our coverage, below. The Broad Street Market’s temporary tent will receive a name selected by the community, our online story reported. People can visit the tent to vote on their favorite of five names submitted by community members.
2nd Annual Fringe Festival Returns
The Harrisburg Fringe Festival is making its return on July 18-21. The festival provides a space and opportunity for artists to emerge and showcase their talents and craft. It provides live entertainment, visual and displays, kid-friendly shows and more. The Fringe Fest is an arts festival that takes place across...
Boots to Health, working to improve veterans overall health
A nonprofit organization is working to improve the lives of veterans. The Boots to Health Foundation offers life coaching, fitness, training, and nutrition coaching to veterans at no cost. Logan Spiewak is the co-founder and Executive Director of Boots for Health Foundation. Spiewak, a proud Marine Corps Veteran, struggled significantly...
Harrisburg Mayor speaks after Fourth of July incidents: ‘Time for the parents in Harrisburg to take charge’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams spoke strongly at a press conference Friday addressing the safety concerns at the Fourth of July event that led to the premature end of the city’s massive fireworks show. Three guns, one being a BB gun and the other being a pistol that could become fully automatic […]
‘We do know he’s gone’; new docs could help Pennsylvania man learn what happened to cousin shot down over Vietnam
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Just finally knowing what’s not the case has provided some measure of closure to the cousin of an American pilot shot down in 1965 over Vietnam. Now Larry Christian of Fairview Township in York County hopes a 30-year trove of documents he sought, and has now received, could lead him to […]
York County Lotto Player Pays $2, Becomes Millionaire
The lucky player earned the seven-figure prize by matching all five white balls pulled in the Wednesday, July 3 drawing, said lotto reps. The vendor, Royal Farms at 933 Broad Street in Delta, will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It's the second winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket...
Lancaster woman dies following crash
State police are investigating a crash that killed a Lancaster woman. They say that a vehicle driven by 42-year-old Kristy Larson, was traveling east on Holtwood Road when it crossed into the westbound lane, left the roadway and hit a large tree. According to state police, the force of the...
South Jersey nonprofit 'Paws Healing Heroes' pairs service dogs with veterans in need
As a military veteran, Mark Eberle knew far too well the struggles of returning to civilian life.Once seeing how service dogs made the difference for fellow veterans, his mission became Paws Healing Heroes.This South Jersey nonprofit pairs dogs with those who served, so no veteran's needs are forgotten."Our goal is to rescue dogs from shelters and foster programs and train them for disabled veterans like myself," said Co-Founder and President of Paws Healing Heroes, Mark Eberly.Their training of the animals occurs at Alpha & Omega Working Dogs."It heals me along the process. You know, I had my own trauma, but the sense of joy and accomplishment, it's just a really amazing feeling when it's all said and done," said Eberly.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out their website.
Carlisle Summerfair hosting Community Day on Sunday for last day of event
CARLISLE, Pa. — If you're looking to get out on Sunday, it's the last day of the Carlisle Summerfair. The event will feature Community Day at the Trout Gallery from 2 to 8 p.m. and will celebrate Black culture and businesses with arts, crafts, food and live music. There...
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