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NOAA seeks advisory council for proposed marine sanctuary in Pa. portion of Lake Erie
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking people to give advice about a proposed national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie adjacent to Erie County. The council would include representatives from various user groups, such as fishing, diving, economic development, education, maritime heritage and the public at large. Known as a pre-designation Sanctuary Advisory Council, it would provide recommendations to NOAA on the proposed designation and operation of the Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary. Council members would also act as liaisons to their communities, according to NOAA.
Pa. kayaker collects 100 tons of trash, including toilets, from lakes and reservoirs
A Pennsylvania kayaker enjoys making a lake more beautiful than just enjoying the scenery while he paddles. James “Jim” Zueger of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, has spent the past 10 years traveling to different lakes and ponds in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia removing litter others left behind.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
See all homes sold in Newport, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Newport reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 3 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,986-square-foot home on Walnut Street in Newport Boro newport that sold for $175,000.
Two Selinsgrove Residents Die in a Cumberland County Crash
CARLISLE — WHTM is reporting… Two Selinsgrove residents died in a crash Sunday. The Cumberland County Coroner has identified the three people killed in Sunday’s crash and fire on I-81 Southbound. According to the coroner’s office 79-year-old John Sheltman, and 80-year-old Eileen Beck of Selinsgrove, were in...
2nd Annual Ron Zimmerman Tribute Race Offers Increased Purse
Port Royal, PA – Zimmerman Truck Repair has announced an increased total purse of $17,100 for the 2nd Annual Ron Zimmerman Tribute Race for limited late models on August 3rd, 2024. This year’s race will feature a $6,000 prize for the main event winner. Additional awards include $500 for...
Rental assistance program relaunches in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – An Emergency Renter’s Assistance Program has relaunched in Dauphin County. “We still have a lot of people in our community that really struggle,” said Darrel Reinford, the Executive Director of Christian Churches United. “Rents have really increased since the pandemic. I think we all know that. And again, if you’re […]
Dauphin County chocolatier wins ‘Academy Awards’ of candy making
A Dauphin County candy maker recently won a sweet award. In June, Chocolates by Tina Marie in Hummelstown took home the inaugural Grand Confection Award from the Retail Confectioners International’s annual convention and expo in Buffalo, N.Y. Owner Tina Olaf-Lerch competed against about 30 chocolatiers from across the United...
Bethel Twp. supervisors confirm bridge ownership, plan to replace superstructure
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>Parsons Holds Camp In Harrisburg
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Harrisburg native Micah Parsons was back in town to host his football camp yesterday. WPMT-TV reports hundreds of kids attended the Second Annual Micah Parsons Lions Den Football Camp and Carnival at Severance Field. The free event gave attendees the chance to learn valuable football knowledge and hands-on instruction from Parsons and other coaches. The former Nittany Lion and current Dallas Cowboy said the camps are his way to give back to the community and bring people together.
Restaurant group saves national pizza chain from brink of bankruptcy
Following rumors MOD Pizza might file for bankruptcy, a buyer has stepped forward to purchase the chain, according to news reports. The fast-casual pizza chain was acquired last week by the Los Angeles-based Elite Restaurant Group. The restaurant group had acquired 100% of MOD’s equity in the merger agreement between...
Gov. Shapiro to tout $500M Pa. development program with visit to old Bethlehem Steel HQ
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro will promote the new 2024-25 state budget with a visit to Southside Bethlehem on Tuesday morning, highlighting his new $500 million site development program. Shapiro is due to appear at the former Bethlehem Steel Headquarters, also known as the Steel General Office Building,...
Children’s festival to take place at Harrisburg library
(WHTM) — Monday’s hometown heroes invite kids to a day of fun with a bit of learning mixed in. Friends of Love Memorial Library in Harrisburg will host a children’s festival this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Formerly known as Kline Library, the location remains the same on South 29th Street.
Briyana Latayza Hickman-Watson Accused Of Second Stabbing
Briyana Latayza Hickman-Watson argued with her boyfriend and stabbed him in the back with a knife at their apartment in the 500 block of Kellinger Road in Lewisberry, Fairview Township police detailed in the release. Officers learned of the stabbing when they were called to Penn State Holy Spirit Medical...
1,000 gallons of milk spill onto roadway after crash, causing closure in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A tanker truck carrying milk crashed in Lancaster County Monday, causing a closure on the roadway. Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash located in the 1100 block of May Post Office Road in Eden Township, Quarryville Fire Company posted onto Facebook. There were 1,000 gallons of […]
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