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All-American Professional Rodeo Headlines Penultimate Day of Jefferson County Fair
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — The Jefferson County Fair will feature the Rawhide Professional Rodeo on Friday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville. The rodeo—hosted by the All-American Rodeo Company—begins at 7:00 p.m. The fair wraps up on Saturday, July 20. Carnival rides and games will be...
Pennsylvania Governor signs bill allowing sale of canned cocktails in grocery stores
(WHTM) — Getting your favorite mixed drinks is now easier than ever after Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislature allowing more stores to get a special ready-to-drink cocktail permit. Senate Bill 688 allows locations in Pennsylvania that are already licensed to sell alcohol, like bars and select grocery stores, to apply for a ready-to-drink cocktail permit. […]
Mount Offers New Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification
Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College is launching a hybrid certificate pathway for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree and are looking for a streamlined path to become a teacher starting in fall 2024. In this new accelerated certificate program, students will use their degrees in English, biology, history, or political science and become certified to teach those topics to grades 7-12 in just four semesters.
Experience hard-hitting action wrestling action at Red Rose Rumble 2 in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– International wrestling stars and local champions are going head-to-head at Three Legacies Wrestling’s (3LW) Red Rose Rumble 2 event on August 3 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster City. According to 3LW, Red Rose Rumble 2 is a family-friendly show featuring a night of hard-hitting...
This Year’s Budget Overturns Local Bans on Rodeos. No Pa. Lawmaker Will Take Credit
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. HARRISBURG — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth appears to fit this description: Pittsburgh, which more than 30 years ago banned the use of some tools to control animals, including electric prods and spurs. The language is tucked into the nearly 140-page fiscal code, an...
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.
APD Asking for Help Regarding War Memorial Vandalism
Altoona Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying those who vandalized a war memorial at Gospel Hill sometime between June 28th and July 3rd. Police say the war memorial was painted with “Pharoah 2024” on all four sides, a guard rail was spray painted, a light pole electrical port was damaged, a concrete staircase was painted, and two capstones of the South staircase were destroyed. If you have any information, please contact APD Detective Griffeth Talley at 814-949-2517. More details and photos can be found on the APD Facebook page.
Luke Bryan to perform at Dauphin County farm
Country star Luke Bryan will trade the arena stage for a Dauphin County farm in September. He chose Bow Creek Farm & Cattle Co. in Grantville to round out his 2024 "Farm Tour" schedule. This year will be Bryan's 15th of setting up stages in the fields of local farms to give back to the community.
Shady Maple Smorgasbord continues to thrive, serving thousands each day
LANCASTER, Pa. — In a day and age where all-you-can-eat buffets are declining in popularity, one spot in Lancaster County is thriving. Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl Township is having its best summer yet, feeding over 8,000 hungry customers each day. “The food is excellent here at Shady...
Pennsylvania to hit budget deficit next year: IFO
(The Center Square) – After a budget deal passed in the Capitol, a Pennsylvania state agency warns that the surplus will be depleted next year. The $47.6 billion budget, slightly less than Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $48.3 billion proposal that Republicans called “a budget of unicorns and rainbows,” will increase spending by $2.7 billion, including more than […]
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