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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, Pa. — 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...
CDC Investigates Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats in PA and other States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, which has so far affected 28 individuals across 12 states. According to the latest reports, all 28 infected individuals have been hospitalized, and there have been two fatalities linked to the outbreak—one in Illinois and another in New Jersey.
DUI driver arrested after crashing into horse-and-buggy in Lancaster County: police
A man was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he crashed into a horse-and-buggy carrying eight people Sunday in Lancaster County, police said. James L. Walkergoutal, 27, of West Chester, rear-ended the buggy with his Toyota Prius around 4:16 p.m. on Lincoln Highway East, near the Slaymaker Hill Road intersection in Paradise Township, police said.
Planning to attend the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show? Here's what to know
In July 1975, local artists Bruce Johnson and Reed Dixon took their idea of holding an art show in Mount Gretna to John Wenzler, the then director of Chautauqua Summer Programs. Together they prepared the grounds for the first-ever Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, now celebrating its 50th year. In...
10 most expensive homes sold in Lancaster County, July 15-21
A house in Manor Township that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lancaster County in the past week. In total, 107 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $365,542. The average price per square foot ended up at $195.
Benefit scheduled to aid vendors at burned-out Lancaster County antiques warehouse: report
Boltz Auction Company, of Lancaster, is planning a benefit auction to aid those who lost their livelihood in the fire that destroyed the Toll House Auction Mall on July 18. The mall is located in Columbia, Lancaster County. Thursday’s fire swept through the building, melting the roof of the warehouse...
Shenandoah, Girardville, Ringtown fire companies receive federal grant for equipment
SHENANDOAH – Firefighters in northern Schuylkill County will soon have brand new air packs, thanks to a grant from the federal government. The Girard Hose, Columbia Hose, and Ringtown Valley fire companies came together for a regional Assistance to Firefighters grant from FEMA. They said the funds will go...
Kutztown U. trainer headed to Paris to help Team USA wrestlers bring back gold... again
Bethlehem resident Shelby Hoppis and Team USA wrestling took home nine gold medals in Tokyo in 2021. Hoppis, who joined Kutztown University as its athletic trainer when she returned from the Olympic Games, is now gearing up for Paris with high hopes — and invaluable experience. “We did remarkable...
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