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PA House passes MATH Act to help Pennsylvanians claim their unclaimed property
(WJET/WFXP) – A bill was passed in the PA House of Representatives that will make it easier for Pennsylvanians to claim their unclaimed property. State Representative Ryan Bizzarro announced Thursday that the Modernizing Access to Treasury and Housing (MATH Act) to update the unclaimed property process at the PA Treasury has been passed in the […]
Patriots Pile Up 16 Hits in Lopsided Win over SeaWolves
ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were propelled by a 16 hit offensive explosion in their 10-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at UPMC Park. Eight different batters had a hit, while six different Patriots had multiple hits in the contest. Somerset’s 16 hits marked their second highest total in a game this season, trailing only their 17 hits vs. BOW on 5/31. The Patriots went 8-for-16 (.500) with runners in scoring position, their best single-game mark this season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Weather Impact Alert declared for high heat, humidity
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team declared Weather Impact Alert Days today through Wednesday. The primary impact is high heat and humidity that makes for dangerous feels-like numbers that could lead to heat-related illnesses, but stronger storms are possible too. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect...
PA Sprint Car driver Riley Emig has passed away
Pennsylvania-based Sprint Car driver Riley Emig has passed away. No age was provided. An official cause of death has not been determined yet. There is an unconfirmed social media post that suggests he was involved in a motorcycle accident. “Race on in heaven, Riley,” Trey Hivner Racing said in a...
State College showcasing art from around the country
State College, Pa. — The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts kicked off Wednesday, with artists from across the country showcasing their work to thousands during the weeklong festival Watercolor paintings, photography, mixed media, and more can be found downtown State College now through Sunday. Chris Lock, owner of Heartless Machine, was one of those artists selling his unique creations at the festival. Lock sells speakers made from old instruments....
Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning will be expiring at 5 p.m.
The warning was for Delaware and Philadelphia counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm," states the National Weather Service. When lightning looms:...
11-Year Olds Open North Hills Tournament With Impressive 14-2 Win over NCAA Blue
The impressive string of play continues for the Hopewell 11-year old All-Star team. A week after winning the Hopewell tournament, the Vikings opened the North Hills tournament with a dominating 14-2 over NCAA 11U All-Stars. Coach Dave Gigliotti’s team jumped out to a 10-1 lead and never looked back.
In a world of moving pictures, photographs capture indelible moments in Trump assassination attempt
The photograph of a bloodied Donald Trump with his fist in the air and an American flag looming in the background is quickly emerging as the pivotal image of Saturday’s shooting, and it wouldn’t exist without a journalist who acted quickly and on a hunch. Video of the...
Local police officer reportedly encountered alleged Trump shooter seconds before shots fired
A local police officer encountered former President Trump’s alleged shooter just moments before a bullet grazed the former president’s ear at the Pennsylvania rally Saturday, The Associated Press reported. After attendees at the former president’s rally noticed a man climbing to the rooftop of a nearby building, they warned local law enforcement officials, the AP…
Update: Heat index values up to 108 degrees predicted until Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 2:08 p.m. an updated excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 degrees." "Heat related...
PA Sen. Bob Casey walks a fine line between his own campaign and turmoil surrounding Biden
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey has a fine line to walk. He and other Democrats fighting to hang on to hotly contested Senate seats have seemed jittery about the turmoil surrounding President Biden after his disastrous debate performance. In many cases, they're trying to minimize any damage to their own races by saying as little as possible about it in public.But with control of the Senate on the line, the drama is an unavoidable and unwelcome development for Democrats. They are defending far more Senate seats than Republicans this year, including in the presidential swing states of Pennsylvania,...
Somerset Borough construction continues. When will drivers get a break?
SOMERSET — Restoration, the final process in road and sidewalk work, "is a beautiful word," according to Somerset Manager Michele Enos. Restoration projects, some complete, can be seen now in a map provided by the borough. The road experience. Over the past year, it has not been unusual for...
Goldman Sachs to Acquire Majority Stake in TAIT
LITITZ, PA — TAIT recently announced that Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ Private Equity business will acquire a majority stake in the company from Providence Equity Partners. The deal is subject to regulatory approval, and financial terms were not disclosed. Adam Davis, CEO of TAIT, expressed excitement about the new...
Gettysburg’s Zoey Haines falls in fourth round of USA Wresting Junior Nationals
Gettysburg’s Zoey Haines, the reigning girls wrestling state champion at 148 pounds, dropped her fourth-round match Saturday at the USA Wrestling Junior Nationals at Fargo, N.D. and moved into the consolation rounds. Haines was leading her match against Desza Munson of Commerce City, Co., but was pinned at the...
Siblings reunited after over 50 years apart
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A group of siblings who were once in the foster care system finally reunited after 52 years apart. “The emotions were just... we all still get goosebumps. We get together and it’s so much fun,” said Edna Magee. The siblings gathered in Lancaster...
Tionesta’s Mt. Zion Lutheran Church to celebrate 175 years
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church on German Hill in Tionesta will celebrate its 175-year anniversary on Sunday, July 21, with a special service at 1 p.m., followed by a meal. Established on July 17, 1849, as a log church on land donated by Sara Ann Ford, it has undergone several changes, including a new frame building in 1864, a cornerstone laid in 1897, a Narthex addition in 1963, a social hall in 1995, and a new bell tower in 2005. The church has had a long history of pastors, with the Rev. Samuel Mabugu being the most recent, retiring in February 2022. The church, currently served by retired and lay pastors, has seen generations of families like the Blums, who have nine generations in its membership, and other prominent names such as Glassner, Weingard, and Wagner. The church cemetery reflects its deep historical roots with numerous family names etched in its history.
Empty schools and empty stomachs: Food service program combats summer hunger
Kara Phillips waited in line for food on a Tuesday morning, just as she had done last summer. The sun beamed down on her and her children at Panther Valley Football Stadium in Lansford. She grabbed a few bags of food and walked away. Phillips would be back next week.
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