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Williamsport Home cuts the ribbon on new resident wellness center
Williamsport, Pa. – A new on-site health and fitness center has recently opened on the campus of The Williamsport Home (TWH). Williamsport Wellness is open only to residents of the Loyalsock Township continuing care retirement community campus, according to a news release. TWH staff hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for for the facility, giving residents, staff, and the community an opportunity to tour the center and explore...
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pa. — The June 30 deadline for Pennsylvania’s 2025 budget has come and gone without a funding deal, again. But despite staying mostly mum on details, all sides — the governor’s office, Senate Republicans and House Democrats — have expressed optimism that a deal is coming. Soon. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office in particular has kept its cards close to the chest. Asked multiple times to elaborate about specific components...
Philadelphians are missing out on flood insurance discounts. The city could cash in next year
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Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.With the Pirates trailing by three runs, outfielder Jack Suwinski was called to pinch hit with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That at-bat resulted in him striking out on a 3-2 pitch from Reed Garrett. But that decisive swing only came after home plate umpire John Tumpane made two extremely bad strike calls earlier...
Evangelical Community Hospital officially joins WellSpan
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Evangelical Community Hospital is now officially part of WellSpan Health. Back in February, Evangelical Community Hospital and WellSpan Health cleared all regulatory requirements prior to WellSpan acquiring the Lewisburg-based healthcare provider. WellSpan says that Evangelical Community Hospital officially joined them on Monday, July 8. “The...
Firehouse breakfast to relocate after decades
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — One building along Route 415 in Lehman Township has been home to the Idetown Fire Department breakfasts for the last 65 years. "This is a very important fundraiser for us. We do it once a month, the first Sunday of every month. It brings in a good amount of people. We see a lot of the community," said Gerry Walker, Idetown Fire Department Vice President.
Two organizations team up to help Berwick community after storm damage
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local organizations are teaming up to help their community in its time of need. They wanted to do something to help after the recent storm damage. Everyone 28/22 News spoke with Sunday afternoon says coming together in a time of need is what Berwick is all about. The message […]
Mother charged with welfare fraud
Bloomsburg, Pa. — A woman lied about her husband's income to collect more than $7,000 worth of assistance from the state, officials say. Morgan B. Adee, 32, applied for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on Sept. 20, 2021, according to Ruth Gola of the State Inspector General's office. Adee told a caseworker she lived with her husband, Matthew, and her four children. Adee was working at The Gardens at Orangeville, but her husband was unemployed, she reportedly said. ...
i2M emphasizes mindful manufacturing
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Northeast Pennsylvania manufacturers are partly responsible for countless daily items. The next time you buy baby diapers or sunscreen, consider the individual parts that make up those products. It’s quite possible that some parts of those products began at a manufacturing...
Construction projects continue this week
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.: Lycoming County A roadway resurfacing project continues this week on Route 220 southbound in Porter, Piatt, and Pine Creek townships. The contractor, HRI, Inc., will be placing a waterproofing membrane on the deck of the structures carrying Route 220...
BLaST's annual Fourth of July parade celebrates America, inclusion
Loyalsock Township, Pa. — For over two decades, the BLaST IU17 has been holding a Fourth of July parade to celebrate America, and to bring the community together. This year's festivities saw 180 students and 90 staff members descend upon the track at Schick Elementary School in Loyalsock, as patriotic music played over the loudspeakers. "The students look forward to this event each year, because they get to participate in an event in which the community comes to enjoy, and to show their patriotism and...
Pa. American Water, American Water Charitable Foundation Gave Nearly $2M Statewide in 2023
Pennsylvania American Water reported over $1.49 million in charitable contributions for 2023, benefiting 390 organizations statewide. Recently, Pennsylvania American Water released its end-of-year charitable giving totals for 2023. Last year, the company provided more than $1.49 million through grants, general charitable contributions, and programming support to 390 organizations across Pennsylvania.
Lawmakers push to make happy hour longer in Pennsylvania
YORK, Pa. — For customers, happy hour is the key to saving money at a local bar. For Christian Quinlivan, happy hour is the key to Liquid Hero Brewery’s bottom line. “Happy hour is always great, it’s good for the people downtown, they can come down after work, grab a quick beer, grab a quick bite, so extending those would be awesome,” Quinlivan said.
CROSSCUTTERS CARVE OUT ANOTHER WIN OVER SCRAPPERS
NILES OH- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers fell to the Williamsport Crosscutters 12-4 on Saturday night. The Scrappers started Max Banks on the mound, while Dalton Robinson took the hill for Williamsport. The Crosscutters took an early lead in the top of the first inning when Riley Nelson’s RBI single plated Carter Dorighi.
Pennsylvania County Commissioners preview 2024 election plans, issues
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s county commissioners have a unique role in the state’s election process. While some think of there being one Election Day in Pennsylvania, there are actually 67 independently run elections from each county. In Snyder County, Joe Kantz not only serves as Chair of the Commissioner’s Board, but also as Chairman of the […]
Two YMCA organizations in PA, NJ merge to become one
☑️ Discussions about a merger began in 2023 with a CEO's retirement. ☑️The River Crossing YMCA will have 142,000 members in four counties. ☑️ Members will be able to participate at other facilities. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA in Northhampton and Lehigh...
Pennsylvania Braces for Major Heatwave This Week
Pittsburgh, PA – A significant heatwave is set to hit Pennsylvania early this week, with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s. Residents are advised to prepare for moderate to major heat risks on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, widespread upper 80s to...
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