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August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day
PA live! (WBRE) — International Overdose Awareness Day held on August 31 every year is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Ryan Hogan from the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Drug and...
Men’s Cross Country Opens Season at Misericordia
DALLAS, Pa. – The Drew University men's cross country team kicked off its 2024 season Friday evening at the Misericordia Invitational. Freshman Matt Ellis was the top finisher for the Rangers, placing 27th in the field of 104. He cruised the 4,000-meter course in 13 minutes, 26 seconds. Sophomore...
Rice Takes Fourth at Misericordia for Women’s XC
DALLAS, Pa. – Junior Kate Rice placed fourth among 88 runners to lead the Drew University women's cross country team at the Misericordia Invitational Friday evening. It was the collegiate cross country debut for Rice, who previously competed in soccer during the fall. This past spring, she was an all-region performer in the 5,000 meters for Drew's outdoor track & field team.
Field Hockey Stunned in Overtime by Drew, 2-1
Madison, N.J. (August 30) – The FDU-Florham field hockey team scored early and held on to the lead throughout almost the entirety of the matchup, but a fourth quarter goal by Drew sent the game into overtime where they capitalized early and stunned the Devils, 2-1 in both team's season openers.
MU Men's XC Finishes Third at Misericordia Invitational
The Misericordia University men's cross country team opened the season with a third place finish at the Misericordia Invitational, Friday evening at Letterkenny Fields. Stephen Rowley (12:40) finished fourth overall and Trey Rhinehart (12:52) was 12th. Ryan Weber (13:12) and Ryan Shulman (13:13) were 17th and 18th, respectively, and Tavian...
Men's Cross Country Finishes in Eighth Place at the 10th Annual Misericordia Invitational
Dallas, PA (August 30) – The FDU-Florham men's cross-country team opened its 2024 season on Friday evening, August 30. The Devils were among 11 teams that competed and finished in eighth place with seven runners competing for the Devils. This was the first time since the 2021 season a team score has been able to be recorded for the Devils.
MU Women's Soccer Dominates Opener at Susquehanna
Emma Sweitzer's hat trick led the Misericordia University women's soccer team to an 8-0 win in their season opener, Friday night at Susquehanna. Madison Brdaric had a goal and two assists and Esabella Mendola added a goal and an assist. Haleigh Wintersteen, Sabrina Competiello and Alyssa Steenback all scored goals...
Army Corps of Engineers reminds boaters of safety practices ahead of Labor Day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- As Labor Day approaches, officials are stressing the importance of safe boating habits.The Army Corps of Engineers says plenty of conservation officers will be on Pennsylvania's rivers and lakes this weekend to ensure everyone follows the law."Our members of law enforcement don't head out every day with the goal of ruining everyone's good time. I just want to remind you, though, [that] It is our responsibility to make sure everyone remains safe," says spokesperson Jeffrey Piscanio.Officials say you should always wear a life jacket, never boat impaired, and make sure someone knows when and where you'll be.
These Are the 41 Best Employers in the State Pennsylvania, According to Workers
Pennsylvania just CLEANED up on a list of the best employers in the ENTIRE country. The latest roundup of nation's favorite employers is out — and among the top 10 companies, three are also headquartered in Pennsylvania. Beyond that a total of 16 employers made the list of the...
Storms could bring heavy rain, gusting winds to central Pa. tonight
Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to central Pennsylvania into Saturday evening before sunny skies cover the region for Labor Day, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of central Pa. – including Harrisburg, York and Lebanon – have around a 30% chance for rain showers...
Public voices often ignored in states’ opioid settlement money decisions
The conversation wasn’t sounding good for Kensington residents on June 20. The Philadelphia neighborhood is a critical center of the nation’s opioid crisis, and the city had decided to spend $7.5 million in opioid settlement money to improve the quality of life there. But on that day, a Pennsylvania oversight board was about to vote […]
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