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Hawley: Whistleblowers say Trump’s security detail was unprepared, inexperienced
(The Center Square) – Multiple whistleblowers have come forward telling U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that many working as part of former President Donald Trump’s security detail at a rally in Pennsylvania one week ago weren’t Secret Service and were “unprepared and inexperienced personnel,” Hawley says. The accusation comes after the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on which Hawley sits, announced it will conduct a bipartisan investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt of Trump. ...
Researchers test water pipes for lead in Wrightsville, York County
WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — Researchers from Drexel University tested water pipes in Wrightsville, York County. This is part of a research project to find faster, less intrusive ways of determining whether a pipe is made of lead rather than digging it up. News 8 was with the crew as they...
ARL appoints Stacey Cole as Chief Development Officer
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) announced the appointment of Stacey Cole as Chief Development Officer. Cole will spearhead the fundraising initiatives to support the life-saving work at the shelter. Cole comes to the ARL from the Reading Hospital Foundation where she served as the Director of Stewardship...
'A sense of urgency': Northeastern rallies vs. Hummelstown to set up meeting vs. Chambersburg
HERSHEY – Northeastern returned to the Region 4 Legion baseball tournament with unfinished business on its mind. Last summer, Paxton won the regional championship by defeating Northeastern in the championship game. Sunday night, Northeastern did not quite finish that business, but the York County champion did take an important...
Planning to attend the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show? Here's what to know
In July 1975, local artists Bruce Johnson and Reed Dixon took their idea of holding an art show in Mount Gretna to John Wenzler, the then director of Chautauqua Summer Programs. Together they prepared the grounds for the first-ever Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, now celebrating its 50th year. In...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lebanon County, July 15-21
A house in North Cornwall Township that sold for $1.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lebanon County in the past week. In total, 23 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $352,927. The average price per square foot was $202.
Foo Fighters bring the energy to Hersheypark Stadium this week
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock band, “Foo Fighters,” is coming to Hersheypark Stadium during their “Everything or Nothing at All Tour” tour on July 23. The newly announced leg of the tour will see Foo Fighters host “Rock N Roll...
Alvernia University offers two-day academy for those interested in becoming a commercial drone pilot
READING, Pa. — A Berks County university announced it is launching a new academy for prospective drone pilots. Alvernia University on Monday announced the launch of its Drone Operations Academy in partnership with DARTdrones' Professional Wings Program. The academy is part of Alvernia's new AccelerateAU Program, which delivers cutting-edge...
Peter Kosciewicz promoted to vice president of sales and marketing at WPSG
COATESVILLE, Pa. — Witmer Public Safety Group (WPSG) dba TheFireStore is delighted to announce the promotion of Peter Kosciewicz to the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Peter joined WPSG in October 2008 as Chief Marketing Officer and has been a cornerstone of WPSG’s leadership team for over 15 years, driving significant growth and success in our e-commerce sales and marketing efforts.
Harrisburg local hired as Central Penn College’s new head baseball coach
(WHTM)– The Central Penn College Knights announced the hiring of their new head baseball coach on Monday, July 22. Charles “Chaz” Stevens is joining Central Penn as head coach after two years as head coach at his alma mater, Central Dauphin East High School in Harrisburg. Steven stayed local throughout college, attending Penn State Harrisburg, […]
College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael
Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died due to complications from a respiratory illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to the campus community Sunday afternoon. Carmichael was a published author, renowned Civil War scholar and Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil...
Ultimate host Landon Dickerson builds sweet slip-n-slide for Eagles teammates
Eagles guard and consummate host Landon Dickerson had some his teammates over to his sprawling estate to beat the late July heat heading into training camp. The highest paid guard in the NFL manufactured a slip n slide from scratch, and, by the looks of it, a good time was had by all.
Philadelphia 'wild west gun battle' leaves 3 dead, 6 injured in block party mass shooting
A shooting during a Philadelphia block party has left three dead and six injured, including a 33-year-old man and a 23-year-old man who were found dead at the scene. A third, 29-year-old man was pronounced dead an hour later at the hospital after he was shot in the stomach. Police say that the last man may have been targetted, as he was shot at point-blank range at the party.
A discontinued asthma medication has patients scrambling, some to the ER
Drugmaker GSK stopped making asthma inhaler Flovent earlier this year. That’s left patients struggling to find other medication their insurance will cover.Children have been hit especially hard.
SB: Tillotson Tabbed Head Coach of Softball Program
LANGHORNE, PA - Brady Tillotson has been named the Head Coach of the Cairn Softball program for the 2025 season, returning to Langhorne after a stint as an Assistant Coach for the Highlanders in 2021. Tillotson got her start locally at Central Bucks East, a four-year varsity third-baseman, ranked #14...
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