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Cancer survivor wins $5M Pennsylvania lottery jackpot for birthday
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A cancer survivor from Lancaster County won $5 million playing the PA Lottery for her birthday. Officials from the lottery presented a commemorative check to 7-year-old Donna Osborne, who said she had just finished radiation treatment for breast cancer and bought the ticket ahead of her birthday. Lottery officials said she […]
These women are getting paid to drive around and eat ice cream
PHILADELPHIA — The results of the search for the American Dairy Association North East’s first chief ice cream officer are in:. Maddie Smith and Mia Svirsky, two friends from Washington, D.C., have won the coveted job of traveling around Pennsylvania, eating lots of ice cream at 18 local creameries and sharing their experiences on social media.
Thunderstorms arrive during the weekend in PA
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — Sunny weather has been here the past few days however, showers and thunderstorms are expected to fire back up this weekend. The primary threat will be torrential downpours and damaging winds across northeast and central Pennsylvania. An isolated tornado or two is not out of the question. Showers can start as […]
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Catching up with Steel-High coach Andrew Erby
The countdown to the 2024 high school football season has begun. Kickoff is less than 60 days away, so the Pa. High School Football Report is catching up with the architect behind one of the top small school programs in the state, Steel-High’s Andrew Erby. All episodes of the...
Property taxes are the lifeblood of local government, but officials, residents hate to adjust them
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Property taxes are a critical source of revenue for Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts, but political inertia and fear of rising costs can prevent communities from keeping rates updated. The taxes are determined by assessments, which dictate how much a property is worth...
Dognapped? Lycoming Regional Police investigate missing puppy
Lycoming Township, Pa. — Lycoming Regional Police Department was dispatched on June 27 to investigate reports of a stolen dog. Police responded to a residence on Cottage Ave in Lycoming Twp. for reports of a possible stolen six-month-old pitbull mix. If you have seen or know the where-a-bouts of 'Williow,' Lycoming Regional Police are asking you to call 570-323-4987 or leave a tip on Crimewatch.
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 […]
PennDOT: Weekend I-80 construction to cause westbound delays in Pocono Township
Westbound Interstate 80 will be experiencing construction over the weekend that will restrict lanes and cause "significant delays," according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. PennDOT said the construction will happen within Pocono Township between Exit 299 and Exit 293. Westbound travel will have a lane restriction while construction, for...
Update: Flood watch affecting part of Pennsylvania Saturday and Sunday
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood watch at 10:01 p.m. on Friday valid from Saturday 8 a.m. until Sunday 2 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. The weather...
Pennsylvania lawmakers advance proposal to allow more hunting on Sundays
Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that passed the state House on Thursday over objections about trespassing provisions and new restrictions on hunting in state parks.Lawmakers voted 129-73 to send the bill to the state Senate."Sunday is an opportunity to educate our children about the great American tradition of protecting wild places and the deep connection to the land that comes through responsible and respectful hunting," said Democratic Rep. Mandy Steele of Allegheny County, the bill's prime sponsor.She said an exploding deer population was causing farmers' crop losses and the change would encourage people...
Pennsylvania reacts: Gov. Shapiro comes to Biden’s defense following ‘bad debate’
Gov. Josh Shapiro said during separate Friday morning interviews that Democrats should “stop worrying” and “start working," The post Pennsylvania reacts: Gov. Shapiro comes to Biden’s defense following ‘bad debate’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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