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ATV rider killed in Pocono Mountains crash, coroner says
A 19-year-old man riding an ATV struck a tree and was fatally injured Saturday in the Pocono Mountains. Joshua Beck, of Penn Forest Township in Carbon County, was pronounced dead at 11:13 p.m. by Carbon County Deputy Coroner Erika Reinheimer, Coroner Mark Smith said in a news release. Beck died...
Mosquito-borne illness discovered throughout Philadelphia region
Mosquito-borne illnesses have been discovered in nearly every county in the Philadelphia region, and several people have tested positive for viruses.There are six local cases of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and one case of Eastern Equestrian Encephalitis in Atlantic County, New Jersey."If there was West Nile present in a mosquito, we know about it in Bucks County," said Ray Buckley, the mosquito control coordinator for the Bucks County Department of Health.West Nile has been discovered in mosquitoes in nearly every county in the region, thanks to an aggressive testing campaign.Traps are set out to collect specimens...
Navy Football Opens 2024 Season Saturday Against Bucknell
Navy (0-0, 0-0 AAC) vs. Bucknell (0-0, 0-0 Patriot League) When Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 | 12:00 pm (ET) Location Annapolis, Md. | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Parking & Fan Guide. Television CBS Sports Network (Carter Blackburn, Randy Cross, Sheehan Stanwick Burch) Live Video Stream CBS Sports Network. Listen.
Most facilities at northcentral Pa. state park to remain closed for extended period
WATERVILLE — All facilities at Little Pine State Park in northwestern Lycoming County except the campground and lower picnic area will remain closed for an extended period because of flood damage to Little Pine Creek Road. Closures include the shooting and archery ranges, eagle watch area, office and boat...
Update: Part of Pennsylvania under a heat advisory Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday valid for Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service adds to expect, "Heat index values up to 105...
Ready-to-drink cocktails to be made available at gas stations, grocery stores in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced it will start to accept permit applications for ready-to-drink cocktails on Tuesday.Ready-to-drink cocktails will be sold at places like grocery stores and gas stations.The drinks will be available in up to 16-ounce to-go containers.Sales are expected to begin on September 16.
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Pa. state universities’ leader calls leaving the hardest decision he’s ever made
Stepping away from the higher education experiment he spearheaded over the past six years at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education isn’t easy for its chancellor, Dan Greenstein. “I’m sorry to go,” he told PennLive last week. “This has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made and I’ve...
American Red Cross impacted by Hurricane Debby
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross is calling on people in areas not affected by severe weather to donate blood. “Since July 1, the national supply is down 25%,” said Regional […]
Pa. tops list of states in gaming tax revenues for 2023
Pennsylvania’s total gaming-specific tax revenues from casinos top every other state in the nation, because of the commonwealth’s relatively large market and high tax rates on gambling, according to American Gaming Associations’ annual report. AGA data for 2023 puts Pennsylvania at $2.3 billion in casino tax revenue,...
Soccer Game Recap: Hughesville Comes Up Short
If Hughesville was feeling good off their 6-1 takedown of Troy on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hughesville Spartans fell 2-0 to the Northumberland Christian Warriors on Saturday. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
PennDOT announces closures for Labor Day
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed for Labor Day. All centers will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2. Customers may still obtain a variety of products including all forms, publications and driver training manuals through PennDOT’s website. Driver […]
Pennsylvania Man Found Dead Of "Natural Causes" In Kenny Lake, Troopers Say
On 08/26/2024 at approximately 0145 hours, Troopers responded to the Edgerton Highway for a report of a deceased person. Upon further investigation, John George, 72, of Pennsylvania, was found to be deceased. No foul play suspected. The decedent appeared to have died due to natural causes. Next of Kin was notified.
Trump rally shooting task force coming back to Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – The congressional task force investigating the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump will return to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds on Monday where the chaos unfolded last month. Republican Chairman Rep. Mike Kelly, whose district includes Butler, Pa., said on X that the assessment is “a critical step toward getting the American people the answers they deserve.” In an interview with The Daily Focus earlier this month, the...
Massive $71K theft ring targeting Pennsylvania grocery stores taken down: AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A massive retail theft ring that targeted grocery stores across nine Pennsylvania counties has ended, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday. Dozens of charges have been brought against five people — three of which are in custody — for their involvement in the more than $71,000 theft ring. Marlin Polanco, 19, […]
Country music star opens up about marrying former Steelers favorite
Lainey Wilson has been in the headlines of late and some of that news has been for a reason you just don’t see often. The country music star is dating former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges, and has been for years, but the relationship is something she has purposely tried to avoid talking about too much.
Crash shuts down part of I-81 near Dauphin, Lebanon County line
UPDATE: The crash scene has been cleared as of noon Monday, but residual delays should be expected. A Monday morning crash involving a tractor-trailer has shut down part of Interstate 81 near the Dauphin and Lebanon County border, traffic maps show. The crash, which was first reported around 8:45 a.m.,...
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