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Fetterman skipping DNC after list of rifts with Democratic colleagues
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) will not attend the Democratic National Convention this week, though he denied his decision was over his disagreements with his party’s peers over his stance on Israel. The Pennsylvania senator insisted the announcement has nothing to do with his pro-Israel stance, which has alienated him from some of his Democratic colleagues. […]
Physician-only limit on abortion questioned again
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s abortion laws turn providers into travel agents, advocates say, because of restrictions that prevent medical professionals other than doctors from performing the procedure. Providers add that for those who are qualified, the influx of women from states with more restrictive bans leads to a delay in services that puts patients at risk. “In order to provide this care, I actually drive an hour each way...
ADVANCE TICKET SALES: North Schuylkill vs. Mount Carmel - Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Advance tickets will be sold this week for Friday’s football game between North Schuylkill and Mount Carmel Area. Tickets will be sold in the North Schuylkill and Mount Carmel High School offices, Tuesday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Friday, tickets will be sold at both schools from 8 am until 12 noon. Cost of ticket is $3 for Student/Senior Citizen, $5 for Adult.
Ashland Borough Provides Update on Light Pole Replacement Project
An update on the ongoing light pole replacement project in Ashland Borough was provided by Sam Snyder, a representative from the borough, following discussions with PPL. The project gained urgency after several utility poles in the area unexpectedly fell into Centre Street, raising safety concerns among residents and traffic. PPL...
Coroner seeks information on family of Bath man
BATH, Pa. -- The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is asking for help finding the next-of-kin for a man from Northampton County. Officials say Joseph Moosh, 66, of Bath, was pronounced dead July 11 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Moosh died of natural causes. Anyone with information on the family of...
Downed wires reported in West Lebanon Township
WEST LEBANON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Wires were reported down in Lebanon County Tuesday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The downed wires were reported in the 2400 block of Guilford Street in West Lebanon Township around 1 p.m. This is an electrical hazard. Please avoid the...
Ruth’s Place in need of essential items
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An emergency women’s shelter in Luzerne County is gaining attention on social media after it posted a call out for help with donations. Scrolling through social media, users see billions of posts and links getting shared on Facebook a day. For non-profits like Ruth’s Place in Wilkes-Barre, a post can […]
Pocono resort to hold career fairs for seasonal, full-time positions
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. - A resort in the Poconos is holding five career fairs to fill seasonal and year-round jobs. Camelback Resort says there are over 200 positions available. Two of the upcoming fairs in August will focus on housekeeping careers. Friday, August 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., 4th floor...
Woman steals patient's glasses, hides them in orifices
Danville, Pa. — A patient at the Danville State Hospital took a person’s glasses and hid pieces inside her body, police say. Surveillance video showed Elizabeth Sampson, 25, enter the victim’s room prior to the glasses being taken, according to a complaint. Sampson had to be medically evaluated after allegedly putting pieces of the glasses into her vagina and rectum, and swallowing others. Investigators viewed video of the incident given to them by staff, police wrote in their affidavit. Sampson allegedly admitted to the theft during an interview at the hospital. The glasses cost $250. Sampson is being charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment. She is scheduled to appear before Judge William Wilt on Oct. 15 for a preliminary hearing. Docket sheet
PSP: Woman dead, man injured after house explosion
UPDATE: According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio, 91-year-old Leon W. Gruss died around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the hospital. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 75-year-old woman is dead and a man was flown to the hospital in critical condition after a house explosion Tuesday afternoon in Lackawanna County. Debris and destruction are […]
Intruder shot after kicking in Pittston homeowner’s door, police say
One person was shot and wounded Monday after he allegedly kicked in a homeowner’s door in Pittston, police say. State police received a 911 call from 31 Palmer Road at 8:46 p.m., according to a news release. “The homeowner reported his door was kicked in, and he had shot...
Mayor Dwan Walker represents hometown of Aliquippa during ceremonial roll call at DNC
CHICAGO, Il. (KDKA) -- Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker and Governor Josh Shapiro were part of Pennsylvania's delegation during a ceremonial roll call at the Democratic National Convention last night in Chicago. The celebratory roll call was full of celebrity performances and a dance party. During Pennsylvania's portion of the roll call, 'Motownphilly' and 'Black and Yellow' were played, paying homage to both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker spoke during the roll call and took an opportunity to praise his hometown's high school football program. "My city's the city of legends," Walker said. "The only high school in America with three Hall of...
Wanted Pennsylvania man jailed after setting off fireworks in a Hershey hotel parking lot, assaulting officers; police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A wanted Pennsylvania man is in jail after police were alerted about someone setting off fireworks in a Hershey hotel parking lot, court documents show. According to the charges filed by Derry Township Police, Justan Grube, 40, of Allentown, was scaring the guests at the Sunrise Inn, located at 1733 […]
Tom Cruise Blasted as Daughter Suri Cruise Heads to College with Mom Katie Holmes: ‘He Has No Right to Be Called Her Father’
Tom Cruise has been spotted jetting around the world this summer. He’s been seen at the Paris Olympics, Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen concerts, and more. However, one place he wasn’t present was move-in day at his daughter Suri Cruise‘s college. Instead, the teen’s mother, actress Katie Holmes, helped the incoming freshmen move into her dorm at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Top Gun star was nowhere in sight.
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bp Subsidiary Opens Renewable Gas Plant
Archaea Energy, a bp subsidiary, recently celebrated the opening of its first renewable gas (RNG) plant in Pennsylvania, developed through a partnership with Waste Connections. The plant is adjacent to the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township owned by a Waste Connections subsidiary. “We are safely and efficiently scaling up...
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