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Seneca Valley's Lexie Hames, Neshannock's Addy Frye top 2024 all-state softball teams
Jul. 5—Two WPIAL softball players, Seneca Valley's Lexie Hames and Neshannock's Addy Frye, were named Pennsylvania's top pitcher and player when all-state teams were announced Friday. Hames was voted the state's overall player of the year and Frye was pitcher of the year as chosen by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association. Both are juniors. Hames went 16-1 with 265 ...
GOP turns the spotlight on Sen. Bob Casey's family ties in key Pennsylvania race
Bob Casey Jr. rode a wave of reform to the U.S. Senate in 2006, standing out with other Democrats who vowed to end a culture of scandal and self-dealing in Washington, D.C. A fixture of Pennsylvania politics whose late father had served as governor, Casey unveiled an ethics plan at the restaurant formerly owned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. He later seethed over an ad in which his Republican opponent questioned his integrity.
Warning for election scam targeting voters
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Area Election officials and law enforcement are warning residents about a scam targeting voters or would be voters. The con artists are trying to get your personal information via email, phone calls, and text messages. Investigators say in some cases the scammers are trying to deter people from voting or registering […]
Pa. liquor board ordered to refund millions in alcohol pickup fees
Individuals, bars and restaurants statewide are closer to receiving refunds worth tens of millions of dollars on orders of alcohol not carried at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores but which were required to be picked up at the state liquor seller’s locations. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court this week...
Climate advocates boost EVs as anti-EV ads run in Pa.
Holiday weekends often bring up conversations about gas prices. But electric vehicle advocates want more people to consider skipping the pump altogether. The advocacy arm of the Environmental Defense Fund says EVs are getting more affordable and convenient each year. The push comes as an oil refining trade group is...
Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year's budget, but talks aren’t going well
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the...
8 Somerset County softball players picked to coaches' association All-State teams
Eight Somerset County athletes were named to the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association all-state teams on Friday. Meyersdale senior pitcher Izabella Donaldson and second baseman Laurel Daniels, along with Berlin Brothersvalley freshman shortstop Coral Prosser and first baseman Elena Ritchey, were named to the first team in Class 1A. ...
ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage
This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Pittsburgh neurologist Wesley Kerr was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at the age of 35. He’d recently moved with his wife and two young sons from California to take a fellowship at the University of Michigan, and work was stressful. ...
Heat wave to burn into next week; how hot will it be
You shouldn't stash the sunscreen just yet, as the record heat that broiled much of the country earlier this summer rolled through the Fourth of July holiday weekend and will continue well into next week. Much of the Mid-Atlantic region is under a heat advisory issued by the National Weather...
President of Lancaster Firefighters pushing the city to address firefighter shortage
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Firefighters in Lancaster are urging the city to address their firefighter shortage. Geoffrey Stone, the President of the Lancaster Professional Firefighters Association, made a Facebook post detailing how the City of Lancaster has been negatively impacted by their shortage of firefighters. The post first cites...
Bradford White Acquires Heat-flo, Expands Water-Heating Portfolio
AMBLER, PA — Bradford White Corporation has acquired Heat-flo, a leader in stainless steel indirect water-heating and hydronic storage tanks. This strategic move broadens Bradford White’s portfolio and demonstrates its commitment to innovation and customer needs. “Heat-flo is a perfect complement to our existing product portfolio,” said Bruce...
Fort Indiantown Gap announces trainings, possible increased noise levels
FT. INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. (WHTM) — Residents near Fort Indiantown Gap could hear increase noise through July as training is conducted. The installation issued a public notice for two training exercises to be held later this month. Demolition training is scheduled for July 9 to 12 between 7 a.m....
Leacock Township posts office hours
Leacock Township has announced its summer hours, which will remain in effect through the end of August. The office will be open from Mondays to Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and it will be closed on Fridays. The office is located at 3545 W. Newport Road, Ronks.
Firefighter honored for decades of dedication
In May, the Lancaster County Fireman's Association (LCFA) chose Paul Thomas of the Conestoga Volunteer Fire Company as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for 2024. During the annual LCFA meeting on June 1, Thomas was presented with the award to recognize more than 50 years of service as an active member of the Conestoga Volunteer Fire Company and his dedication to making the community a safer place.
Back-to-school giveaway slated
Carl Edwards, director of development and ministries with CrossNet Ministries, and Corrine Horning, the new community events and outreach manager for the ministry, are working together on the annual school supply giveaway program they call 2024 Backpack Program. This year's event will be held at the CrossNet Ministries Youth Center,...
Revs Slam Stormers to Celebrate the 4th as Forney Wins 1,000th
(July 4, 2024 – York, Pa.): The York Revolution provided afternoon fireworks on July 4th, using another big inning to complete the sweep of the Lancaster Stormers, 10-3 on Thursday in front of a season-high 6,352 fans at WellSpan Park. With the win, skipper Rick Forney earned the 1,000th win of his managerial career.
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