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Bedford swimmer qualifies for Olympic Trials at age 17
Seventeen-year-old Leah Shackley, representing Blair Regional YMCA, recently concluded her competitive swim career on a high note by qualifying for the United States Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. The Bedford native, now preparing for college swimming at North Carolina State University, expressed deep gratitude to her community following her finals appearance...
Registration About to Close for 2024 Hopewell Youth Football
An important reminder from the Hopewell Youth Football League. Registration for the 2024 season will close on June 30th at Midnight. Here is some important information and dates for the upcoming season. CONDITIONING:. -Conditioning will start on Monday July 8th from 6 PM until 8 PM at the Middle School...
Nathan Lesh elected to statewide FFA office
Nathan Lesh, a Greenwood High School graduate, has been elected vice president for the Pennsylvania FFA. Lesh, who did not grow up on a farm, found his passion for agriculture at a young age by planting a broccoli plant in his family’s garden. That early interest led him to join his school’s unofficial middle school FFA chapter, where he eventually became president. His involvement in FFA continued through high school, where he served as the chapter’s treasurer and then president — in addition to being class president and National Honor Society president.
Pa. amusement park’s owner set to merge with new company
SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Fair announced it expects its planned merger with Six Flags to be complete by Monday, July 1. The company also announced the senior management team that will lead the new amusement park behemoth – and it looks a lot like Cedar Fair’s current management team.
Overseer set for central Pa. health facility that closed amid 2 execs’ suicides
A Lancaster County judge appointed a temporary receiver to oversee the company that runs Retreat Behavioral Health operations in Pennsylvania, including an Ephrata center. Judge Jeffrey Conrad’s order Thursday follows the abrupt shuttering of Retreat’s addiction and mental health treatment centers in three states within the past week, leaving in limbo nearly 650 employees and the discharge of patients.
Update: Flood watch for North Central Pa. until 2 a.m. Sunday
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood watch at 5:52 p.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 2 a.m. for Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding...
Hopewell Pony League Advances to Pony League Championship
Darlington- When you’re a team that has quality pitching, you’ll have a chance to be in every game and win a lot of them. That’s been the story of the 2024 Hopewell Vikings Pony League team. Coach Jamie Yurcina has had the fortune of being able to...
Miss Butler County competes in state competition
Miss Butler County Samantha Roth competed in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant from June 13 to 15 at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York, Pa. Many activities greeted the young women from around the state who participated in the state competition, including a visit to Harrisburg, luncheon with the York Philanthropy Club, pajama party and movie night, a Barbie-themed ball, Lilac Ball, and others.
Entry List For 2024 PA Speedweek Opener At Williams Grove Speedway
The 34th installment of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek presented by Red Robin starts Friday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., with a $10,000-to-win program kicking off the 10-race miniseries. Thirty-four drivers are signed in for the opening round event at the famed half-mile, with names such as Lance Dewease,...
Pennsylvania State Police release five most wanted for Dauphin County area
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police have revealed their most wanted list for the Dauphin County area. The criminal charges that the five suspects are wanted on by State Police at Lykens include theft, endangering the welfare of a child, terroristic threats and firearms violations. Below is the top five most wanted from […]
Alzheimer’s Foundation offers dementia-friendly July 4th celebration tips
(WJET/WFXP) — With Independence Day just around the corner sure to be filled with fun in the sun, gatherings and plenty of fireworks for many to enjoy, they can also create unique challenges for those with dementia. This week the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offered some tips to create a dementia-friendly environment for caregivers […]
Bipartisan PA Bill Would Aid Preservationists
Preservationists and developers in Pennsylvania are hopeful for new state funding aimed at revitalizing historic buildings. Two recently introduced bills propose a significant increase in the annual cap for the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, a crucial subsidy for developers transforming vacant historic properties on the National Register of Historic Places.
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