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Thousands without power across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — One of the hottest days of the year is expected today, and thousands of people could spend the day without electricity, fans, and air conditioning. A line of severe thunderstorms came through Monday night. In Lackawanna County, the roof of Cook's Foods in Old Forge was partially ripped off.
Section 5 Little League: Valley View edges Back Mountain National to force decisive game for 8-10 title
DALLAS TWP. — Just like when they met on the first day of the tournament, Valley View and Back Mountain National went right down to the wire on Tuesday, both games seeing a potential tying run end up just 60 feet from home plate. On this occasion, however, it...
Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
Pa. kayaker collects 100 tons of trash, including toilets, from lakes and reservoirs
A Pennsylvania kayaker enjoys making a lake more beautiful than just enjoying the scenery while he paddles. James “Jim” Zueger of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, has spent the past 10 years traveling to different lakes and ponds in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia removing litter others left behind.
College Offers Youth Skid Steer Training to Lackawanna County Residents
Johnson College has partnered with Marshall Machinery in South Abington Township to offer a one-day, youth skid steer training course to Lackawanna County residents ages 16 to 18 years. The free course includes an operation and safety lecture followed by hands-on training and driving. Participants will complete OSHA standards CFR...
Pittston Area softball team honored at school board meeting
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Pittston Area softball team was honored by the school board at Wednesday night’s monthly meeting. The team’s 2024 season ended with a loss in extra innings to Thomas Jefferson in the PIAA Class 5A state championship game. The program’s success over the past half-decade, under the leadership of Frank Parente, has won the Lady Patriots much praise in the Pittston Area community. The school board can now be added to that list of admirers.
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
State will follow Lehigh Valley's lead on economic development under new $500 million plan, Gov. Josh Shapiro says
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Standing before long-abandoned ruins on the Bethlehem Steel campus, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $500 million economic development program into law Tuesday. Shapiro hailed the legislation as a historic step that will rev up Pennsylvania's economic engine. For decades, the state has failed to invest in...
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