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Troopers Seeking to Identify Suspects in Retail Theft
WHITE TWP., Pa. – Troopers are seeking to identity two suspects involved in an incident of retail theft in Indiana County. On June 9, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., two unknown men arrived at Walmart, 3100 Oakland Avenue in White Township, and selected jewelry with a total value of approximately $3,200 to purchase.
Henderson's message to Big Cat visitors: 'There's no better place in the country'
This weekend will be Big Cat on the Auburn campus and it's the first opportunity for 4-star running back Alvin Henderson to have an extensive visit back on the Plains since flipping from Penn State in late June. One of the key additions for Hugh Freeze and the Tigers, the Elba standout tells Auburn Undercover that he's excited about being back in Auburn this weekend, but is just as excited about how things have been since he committed to the Tigers.
Sam Sessoms leads comeback as Happy Valley Hoopers down Pittsburgh alumni to win TBT regional title
Happy Valley Hoopers took the floor Wednesday night representing Penn State in The Basketball Tournament against Pittsburgh's alumni team and No. 3 seed Zoo Crew and with the way it came out of the gates, it looked like Penn State's group of alumni was going to fall short of winning a regional title.
Local Woman Charged for Allegedly Neglecting Elderly Disabled Mother
TIONESTA TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A local woman is facing charges for allegedly neglecting her elderly disabled mother who was found deceased in her home. Court documents indicate that Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 40-year-old Shasta Dawn Vantassel, of Tionesta, in Magisterial District Judge Daniel Miller’s office on Monday, July 22.
Police Seeking Information on Firearm Stolen from Vehicle in Curwensville
CURWENSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — Police are asking for the public’s help with information related to a stolen firearm in Curwensville Borough. According to Clearfield-based State Police, unknown actor(s) broke into a 2021 RAM 1500 on West Street, in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County, around 4:48 a.m. on Monday, July 22.
PA Parents can use new app to find accessible playgrounds
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new app from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society can help families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their kid’s needs. Parents across the commonwealth can now find accessible playgrounds using the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s Park Finder app. In a release sent out on […]
PA sees growing numbers of voters for upcoming election
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the lead-up to the historic presidential election, 28/22 News is taking a look at voter registration in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. As of July 22, there are more registered Democratic voters than Republicans in Pennsylvania with a 360,982 difference. With the presidential election just around the corner, a […]
School districts turn to savings and investments — not referendums — to pay for building projects
Two Centre County school districts have major building projects in the works — and plans to pay for them without significant tax increases or voter referendums. The Bellefonte Area School District has already broken ground for its new $55 million elementary school. Ken Bean, the district’s director of fiscal...
Chad Snyder appointed to state board of funeral directors
As a third-generation funeral director, Chad Snyder has a unique perspective of the profession. In 1947, Chad's grandfather, Charles F. Snyder, opened a funeral home in downtown Lancaster, and the business grew to offer locations in Millersville, Willow Street, Lititz and other parts of the county. Chad watched his father, Chip Snyder, run the business after Charles retired, and Chad became the director in 2018. Chad was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Directors earlier this year, and he said he plans to use his experience to bridge the gap between funeral directors and state legislators to benefit Lancaster and communities throughout the state.
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. A flurry of recent bipartisan agreements by state lawmakers on energy projects and policies is sending a clear message: Pennsylvania is slowly moving toward clean energy but fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere. The grab bag of initiatives that passed alongside the $47.6...
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