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Bayer wins US legal victory against Roundup cancer claims; shares surge
(Reuters) - Bayer won a legal victory in its fight to limit liability from claims its Roundup weed killer causes cancer, as a U.S. appeals court said on Thursday that federal law shields the German company from a lawsuit by a Pennsylvania landscaper.
Penn Cambria school continues with upgrades as academic year nears
CRESSON, Pa. (WTAJ) — The summer months have waned away, meaning students are preparing to head back to the classroom. As they return, some may be greeted with roped-off areas and vehicles unusual to the average school parking lot. Penn Cambria School District faces the reality of construction continuing into the school year. “One is […]
Inside the rift that could define the future of Pennsylvania politics
John Fetterman was angry. The Democratic senator from Pennsylvania was readying to speak at a disaster response press conference in Bucks County on July 16, 2023, just hours after flooding in Upper Makefield that ultimately killed seven people. Local officials spoke for a few minutes to offer an initial update for the assembled press. Then, Gov. Josh Shapiro provided information on what his administration was doing to respond to the emergency.
Firefighters honored in East Freedom memorial service
EAST FREEDOM, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than a dozen firefighters were remembered in a service at the Freedom Township War Memorial on Thursday. The memorial kicked off the 132nd Central District Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention. Since 2018, the Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company has lost 13 of its members, which made the convention the appropriate […]
Johnstown center receives funds for public art project
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center in Johnstown will be receiving funds to lead a public arts and activities project in Cambria County. State Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) announced that the $100,000 over four years will come from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PAC). It’s part of the CREATE Public Art […]
RoadRage: Men Stop Traffic To Attack Vehicle, Shippensburg Police Say
Officers were sent to the intersection of Rowe Road and West King Street in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County after Cumberland County 911 received a call about a road rage incident that had just happened. The men in the photo above, hopped out of the white Ford Fusion and damaged the...
Police: Fire police officer struck, killed in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A fire police officer was killed in the line of duty while directing traffic at a crash Friday afternoon. Newberry Township Police said it happened around 2:20 p.m. at Red Mill Road and Corn Hill Road in the township. The fire police officer was directing traffic there for a separate […]
Body of 10-year-old found after he went under water while kayaking with his family
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News/TMX) – The body of a 10-year-old kayaker who disappeared under the water in Pennsylvania on Saturday was found under a pile of debris Wednesday morning, officials said. The York County Coroner’s Office identified the child as 10-year-old Matthew Coffroth Jr. Matthew set out...
Massive dirt pile found to be in violation; officials 'prefer' voluntary resolution
HARRISBURG Pa. (WHP) — After a Steelton neighborhood raised concerns about a massive pile of dirt, a recent report from the Dauphin County Conservation District found the dumpsite to be in violation of multiple regulations. Still, officials have not ordered changes be made, instead saying in the report that...
Plans for new Lancaster County Prison move forward
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Lancaster County is moving forward with its plan to build a new prison. It’ll be just outside the southern part of Lancaster, where a field is now. The prison board met Thursday and worked on the design. The new one will have room for mental health counseling and treatment. The […]
Palmyra church to hold clothing giveaway
(WHTM) — Thursday’s hometown heroes are providing clothes to people in need. Palm Lutheran Church in Palmyra has been collecting clothes from the community and they will offer them for free this Saturday. Anyone is welcome to the event at the church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
USA TODAY names Penn State’s opening game one of the best
We are just over two weeks away from Penn State’s 2024 season opener against West Virginia in Morgantown. The matchup is one of the more challenging non-conference games Penn State has had in recent memory. The Mountaineers are coming off a 9-4 season and are an ascending team hoping to reach the Big 12 title game in December. On the other hand, the Nittany Lions are a team seeking their first College Football Playoff and don’t want to slip up during Week 1. Related: Where the Big Ten stacks up in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll USA TODAY’s Paul Myerberg ranked the...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Dave Myers’ records stand test of time
He may have a common name, but the legacy left by Dave Myers as an athlete at Chambersburg was nothing but uncommon. Myers was a standout athlete in four sports for the Trojans before graduating in 1966, and he led a very interesting life after his playing days were over.
Garrett Stubbs' replacement is staring the Phillies right in the face
Philadelphia Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs is an easy guy to like, but he isn’t necessarily the best player on the baseball field. He’s known as the vibes guy because of his energetic and light-hearted attitude. However, baseball is more than just vibes. Stubbs hasn’t played in many...
Police identify Tioga County man missing since flood: What we know
Authorities have released the identity of a Tioga County man who was still missing Friday after heavy rains triggered flooding in much of the region Aug. 9. Pennsylvania State Police at Mansfield identified the missing person as David Murdock, 66, of Knoxville. Murdock was last seen around 1:30 p.m. Aug. 9 on state Route...
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
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