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Old Farmer's Almanac fall forecast; what it says for Pennsylvania
As the country is still sweltering from above-average temps this summer, Pennsylvania will be sliding into a cool fall, according the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Old Farmer's Almanac released its annual fall forecast, predicting below-average temperatures for Pennsylvanians, while the majority of the country to the west, is forecast to see above-average temps. Precipitation,...
Rite Aid has announced more store closings in this state than any other
Rite Aid has been closing hundreds of stores since it filed for bankruptcy in October. Of the 699 stores that the company has announced in bankruptcy filings that it is closing, 80 are in Rite Aid’s home state of Pennsylvania. The pharmaceutical company was based in East Pennsboro Township for decades and now calls Philadelphia home.
Amtrak track improvement project between Lancaster, Harrisburg progresses to fourth stage
An Amtrak track renewal project in the Susquehanna Valley progressed to the fourth phase on Wednesday. While work crews are moving to a new location, existing Keystone Service schedules will remain in effect. Pennsylvanian train schedules are not impacted. The $122 million project is now 50% finished. The work between...
Big Lots announce store closings. Here's the one closing in Pennsylvania
Big-box retailer Big Lots recently announced the closure of dozens of locations by the end of the year, and a location in Pennsylvania is among those marked for closure. There are 73 Big Lots in Pennsylvania, and according to the location finder on Big Lots website, the Big Lots in Exton is set to close before the end of the year.
Pa. Senate approves promotion of local airman to Brigadier General
An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez, who currently serves as the 193rd Special Operation...
Educators offer tips to help students improve in phonics
Learning to read can be a struggle. Especially for kids entering the school system during and post the COVID19 pandemic. Assistant Superintendent of Mermudian Springs School District Shannon Myers, Ed.D. and Assistant Principal of Steelton-Highspire Elementary School Elayne Thomas joined the Spark to discuss why early literacy is so important. Both educators stressed the importance of phonics and literacy beginning at home before the start of kindergarten to give young students a head start.
Franklin County Nurse Charged in Connection with Patient’s Death
A nurse from Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital in Franklin County is facing criminal charges following a suspicious patient death that occurred on January 10. Sara Miller, a registered nurse, has been charged with three misdemeanors related to providing false or fraudulent information. According to police records, the incident involved an agitated...
One person hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in Camp Hill, dispatchers say
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on the Camp Hill Bypass Tuesday evening, dispatchers confirmed. The crash occurred around 7:16 p.m. at the intersection of the Camp Hill Bypass and 32nd Street.. Dispatchers said at least one person was injured and hospitalized...
York's Traditions Bank to be acquired by Gettysburg-based ACNB
York-based Traditions Bank, which was founded in 2002 as a community bank, will been acquired next year by ACNB, a Gettysburg-based bank that dates to before the Civil War, according to a news release. The all-stock deal is described as a "strategic acquisition" that "will result in a premier community bank that is...
Dauphin County mother heartbroken after losing all three of her sons to gun violence
Harrisburg, PA — A Dauphin County mother, Cheryl Azar, lost all three of her sons to gun violence. Her youngest son, Azar Hughes, was shot and killed on North 3rd Street in Harrisburg on July 5. Cheryl said she and her son were supposed to move to Atlanta last Tuesday. Now, instead of planning the move, she is planning his funeral.
New, expanded edition of 'Never to be Forgotten' marks York County's 275th anniversary
York County will celebrate its 275th anniversary this year. The York County History Center musuem will host a grand opening celebration in its new home the first weekend in August. And local historian James McClure has published a new, expanded version of his book, "Never to be Forgotten," to include more history about the...
Lancaster County man, 28, ID’d as victim of fatal motorcycle crash
The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday released the name of a 28-year-old motorcyclist who died last week following a crash involving an SUV. The coroner’s office responded to the 2900 block of Mount Gretna Road at 11:50 p.m. on July 19, where Matthew Ferruzza, 28, of Mount Joy Township, was pronounced dead at 12:50 a.m. on July 20.
Morehouse Unveils Small Deadweight Machine
( : York, PA) -- Morehouse Instrument Co., a trusted and accredited provider of force and torque measurement services for more than 100 years, has introduced a new small deadweight machine (SDM). Designed to address the challenges of calibrating small force instruments, the SDM sets a new standard for metrology accuracy, efficiency, and versatility.
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