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One person faces attempted homicide charges in a Tioga County, Pa. shooting
Pennsylvania State Police have charged a 69-year-old man with attempted homicide in a shooting that injured one person in Tioga County Thursday. Mansfield-based troopers were dispatched at about 4:30 p.m. to 1868 E. Lawrence Road, Jackson Township, where state police said a 45-year-old male sustained at least one gunshot wound.
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
Today's the opening day, here's what's happening at the Lebanon Area Fair
The Lebanon Area Fair kicks off today will be held until Saturday, July 27 where thousands of visitors come to enjoy food, games and live entertainment. From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., admission to the fair is free. Children under 10 years old get in for free all day, every day. After 3 p.m., admission is $5 per person 10 and older.
Bucknell mourns the unexpected passing of incoming freshman Calvin Dickey
Bucknell is mourning the death of incoming freshman Calvin Dickey. A person close to the Bucknell student says he was at his football practice when it all happened. At this time, we're told there's no further information on the reason for his passing, and it’s still undetermined. The university...
GO Joe 27 “Year of Inflatables” to Kick-Off in Lock Haven
LOCK HAVEN-WNEP’s Joe Snedeker will kick off the 27th year of GO Joe, a charity bike ride for St. Joseph’s Center, in Clinton County. Below is a post from Clinton County Tourism Director Kira Rosamilia with all the important details of how you can be a part of this special event, starting Sunday night during the Summer Concert Series and continuing on Monday morning. See below for details.
Mrs. T’s® Pierogies Announces Retirement of Chief Operating Officer, Mark Tarzwell
Retirement effective at the end of calendar year 2024. SHENANDOAH, Pa., July 16, 2024 – Ateeco, Inc., producer of Mrs. T’s Pierogies, announces the retirement of Mark Tarzwell, Chief Operating Officer, effective December 31, 2024. Throughout his tenure with Mrs. T’s, Mark has been a driving force behind...
$5M settlement reached in suit over medical death of Pa. county prison inmate
A federal judge in Scranton has been asked to approve a $5 million settlement with the final two defendants in the wrongful death suit brought by the mother and estate of a man who died in the Clinton County Correctional Facility. The proposed settlement with WellPath of Wilmington, Delaware, and...
Berks Grandparents, Granddaughter Badly Hurt In Minnesota RV Crash: Fund
Three Hamburg residents face a long road to recovery after their RV crashed in Minnesota on July 11, according to loved ones on GoFundMe.Bill and Kim Byassee and their granddaughter Abby all suffered "life-threatening injuries" in a wreck on Interstate 90, reported Minnesota outlet KIMT. All three …
Pennsylvania High School football player is dead at 16-years-old after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck
Tucker Wessner was a very good and solid football player from Germansville, Pennsylvania. The 16-year-old football player is dead after suffering injuries falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. Wessner was in the back of a Toyota Tundra on June 24th. According to police reports, the truck turned...
Mahanoy Township Appoints New Chief of Police
Mahanoy Township officially has a new chief of police. On Thursday evening, the Mahanoy Township Board promoted Harry Brown as the Township's Chief of Police. Brown has been the Officer in Charge since previous Chief Brian Johnson vacated the position in December. Brown has been working for Mahanoy Township for 2 years and has been a police officer for 10 years.
Aliquippa remains in 4A after Pennsylvania appellate court denies PIAA's emergency application
ALIQUIPPA — Pennsylvania appellate court Judge Patricia McCullough handed down her ruling Thursday in the case between the Aliquippa School District and the PIAA and denied the PIAA’s request for the Quips football program to be moved up to Class 5A. Interim head coach Vashawn Patrick is relieved...
How Bucknell selected a new dining vendor after more than 20 years
It had been more than 20 years since Bucknell University went on the hunt for a new foodservice partner. But, with its contract with Parkhurst Dining coming to a close, the Lewisburg, Pennsylvania-based private school with nearly 4,000 undergraduate students put out a request for proposals for a new dining vendor and began discussing with stakeholders (students, faculty, staff and administrators) their priorities for on-campus dining.
Woman accused of retail theft at Family Dollar
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a woman who allegedly committed retail theft at Family Dollar. The Pottsville Bureau of Police says they are trying to identify a woman who is a person of interest in a retail theft investigation at Family Dollar on July 11. Anyone with information is asked to […]
Fatal Crash On PA Rt 322: Police
A fatal crash outside a hospital closed PA Route 322 for several hours on Friday morning, July 19, Derry Township Police announced in a release. The deadly crash happened in the 800 block of East Governor Road/PA Rt 322 around 3:30 a.m., according to the police. The area is along the same…
Push to Ban Smoking in Pa., Casinos Underway in Harrisburg
A push to ban smoking inside Pennsylvania casinos is underway in Harrisburg. Democrat State Representative Dan Frankel joined some Pittsburgh casino workers for a rally on the North Shore yesterday as they advocate in favor of an amendment to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act to end tobacco use at their jobs. Frankel is a co-sponsor of the amendment, saying it is meant to close loopholes in the 2008 law. Rivers Casino currently has designated smoking and non-smoking sections on the gaming floor, while restaurants and some other areas are smoke-free.
Dutchmen Men’s Lacrosse Looks to Make a Difference
Regardless of the season, the Lebanon Valley College men’s lacrosse team seeks opportunities to give back. The program recognizes that it has a platform to make a difference in the community and makes a strong effort to help others through volunteerism during the year. Annual service projects have become a tradition for the Dutchmen, including serving as Salvation Army bell ringers outside the Walmart in Palmyra each holiday season. The team stands in front of the store to ring the bell while often singing Christmas carols to patrons. This approach resulted in significant donations to the Salvation Army and earned…
Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used Book Sale is This Weekend
The Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used Book Sale is this weekend. Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used Book Sale is happening again in conjunction with the Ringtown Community Yard Sale which is on Saturday, July 20th. There will be thousands of quality used books plus puzzles, DVDs,...
Sample Wins Gold in 400-Meter Dash at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials
MIRAMAR, Fla.- Bucknell Class of 2024 graduate Rayven Sample added another gold medal to his treasure chest with a fantasic finish in the 400-meter dash at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials on Friday. Sample ran in the mixed T45-47 Divisions race. "I couldn't have asked for a better performance in...
Frackville's Holy Ascension Orthodox Church to Host Vehicle Blessings This Sunday
Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville invites the community to join in a vehicle blessing event on Sunday, July 21st. Following the celebration of Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m., the church will hold its annual blessing of vehicles, a tradition observed on the feast day of the Prophet Elijah. This...
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