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Cyber outage causes disruptions for UPMC, WellSpan; patient care, appointments not impacted
Two of the region’s largest healthcare and hospital systems on Friday reported some disruptions as a result of the massive global technology outage that had brought to a standstill airlines, banking, TV broadcasts and other businesses and services around the world. However, both UPMC and WellSpan Health said that...
Dauphin County Democratic chairwoman says she won’t resign
The chairwoman of the Dauphin County Democratic Committee said she has no plans to resign, despite a letter signed by five elected Democrats calling for her to do so. In a statement issued late Thursday night, Harris said she never received the letter but learned of it through inquiries from news organizations.
When EVs catch fire, this York County towing company is ready with new containment units
A local tow company has introduced two new containment units to reduce the dangers of electric vehicles on their lots. Mike's Towing & Recovery, based in Hanover and York, Pa., has introduced two dedicated "EV Units" to their lots, said owner Michael Walls. As the popularity of electric cars has...
Detroit man pleads guilty, sentenced for role in PA drug operation
(WJET/WFXP)– A Detroit man has been sentenced to just under a decade in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his role in a large drug operation in western Pennsylvania. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced Friday that 33-year-old Andrew Brent Steel will spend the next nine years in prison followed by four […]
Father and Son Arrested on Assault Charges Following Domestic Dispute in Eldred Township
ELDRED TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say an argument escalated to a physical altercation during a domestic incident between a father and son in Eldred Township. Court records show Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Adam Lee Nichols and 21-year-old Brady Lee Nichols, both of Brookville, in Magisterial District Judge Gregory Bazylak’s office on Tuesday, July 16.
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
Pennsylvania High School football player is dead at 16-years-old after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck
Tucker Wessner was a very good and solid football player from Germansville, Pennsylvania. The 16-year-old football player is dead after suffering injuries falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. Wessner was in the back of a Toyota Tundra on June 24th. According to police reports, the truck turned...
Clearfield County jail continues to struggle with staffing
CLEARFIELD COUNTY (WTAJ) – Clearfield County Commissioners discussed the County’s jail staffing situation at their meeting on July 16. At the meeting, they approved the addition of three new guards but also lost three to resignation and two to termination. Commissioner John Sobel explained the difficulty of getting employees to stay at the jail. “There […]
Former landfill near Emporium could become a new stargazing destination in Pennsylvania
This story comes from our partners at WPSU. This story is part of our series, Wild Pennsylvania. Check out all of our stories here. A former landfill near Emporium in Cameron County in northcental Pennsylvania could become a new stargazing site, similar to Cherry Springs in Potter County. The Pennsylvania...
Centre County groups to clean historical graves, looking for volunteers
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The nonprofit Roland Curtin Foundation and Altrusa International of Centre County are partnering to clean several historical grave markers and volunteers are invited to join. The cleaning, while still two years in advance, is part of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. As part of the […]
Indicators 2024: Housing has risen as a major regional priority
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, Chief Operating Officer at The Institute, housing is a core part of community health. Avery-Stoss said housing has risen as a major regional priority. She said there is currently a housing shortage at multiple price points and various factors have forced increases in housing costs.
Humane Pennsylvania CEO Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Karel Minor, CEO of Humane Pennsylvania, celebrated his 20th year with the organization earlier this month, making him among the longest-tenured animal welfare leaders in Pennsylvania. Minor joined the Humane Society of Berks County in 2004. In 2014, he led the merger of the Humane Society of Berks County and...
CDC warns of listeria outbreak at delis, what to know
(WTAJ) — Meat slices sold at delis have been linked to a listeria outbreak affecting Pennsylvania and 11 other states. The CDC is alerting customers and delis on what they should do to stay safe from the outbreak, which has sent 28 to the hospital and killed two. Currently, New York has the most reported […]
State senators announce plans to bring back Flagship Niagara license plates
(WJET/WFXP)— After the announcement of new license plates matching the Commonwealth’s welcome sign, two Pennsylvania state senators will be introducing legislation to bring back a popular license plate. State Senators Dan Laughlin and Wayne Langerholc announced Friday they’ll be introducing the legislation soon, calling now the perfect time...
Governor Shapiro responds, outperforms President Biden in new poll
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro made a stop in Luzerne County on Friday to talk about the state budget, but all eyes are on the governor for a different reason. The Democrat is at the top of the polls as a potential presidential candidate should President Joe Biden bow out of the race for the White House.
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