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New Jersey Little League softball coach upset about decision to end state title game: ‘Gut-wrenching’
A New Jersey 12U softball team’s hopes of reaching the Little League World Series were dashed last week after a controversial state championship game. The state championship between Toms River and Hanover Township was suspended due to lightning with Hanover leading 6-4. The game was stopped at the start of the sixth inning because of the weather, but tournament officials initially said the game would be played the next day.
Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term
Reaction across the political spectrum to President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement he was bowing out of his reelection bid was swift, with Democrats praising his decision as selfless and courageous and Republicans largely criticizing him, with some calling for him to resign the presidency altogether. “President Biden is a patriot who has served our country […] The post Pennsylvania politicians reacted Sunday to Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Lehigh Valley EMT students go 10-8 (in service) on simulated training call (PHOTOS)
Emergency medical technician students went in service — 10-8 in emergency radio code-speak — on a mock call Friday in Allentown. The Lehigh Valley Health Network Emergency Medical Institute, 2100 Mack Blvd. in Allentown, hosted the EMT class exercise. Multiple EMS agencies were on hand to assist the...
Upcoming! July Brings New Opportunities: Target Announces Upcoming Store Openings
WFCN – On July 21, mass retailer Target Corp. will launch three new locations in California, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, expanding its network of over 2,000 stores. Target plans to open a shop in Lomita, California. This will be the company’s 318th outlet in California and its 127th in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim area. The Lomita store, which will employ about 70 people, is about 33,000 square feet and is located at 2130 Pacific Coast Highway. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
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.
Cranberry student among 11 Pennsylvania winners of America’s Field Trip contest
As part of America250 — the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming up in 2026 — 11 students from Pennsylvania, and 150 nationwide, received prizes in the America’s Field Trip contest. Among the winners was ninth-grader Leila Wright from...
State Rep. Merski to host Second Chance event to help those with nonviolent criminal histories
(WJET/WFXP) – A state representative announced an event with the opportunity for Erie residents with non-violent criminal histories to get back on their feet. State Rep. Bob Merski announced plans to host a Second Chance Event on Tuesday, July 30, for those with prior nonviolent misdemeanors who are looking to re-enter the job force.
Non-profits set to beautify Washburn Street Cemetery
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Volunteers are helping clean up a local cemetery that’s been neglected for some time. Seven groups gathered in West Scranton at Washburn Street Cemetery. Volunteers spent several hours pulling weeds, cutting up downed trees from recent storms, and cleaning headstones. The beautification project was organized by “Christmas Miracles from Heaven” […]
Bradford County man charged for making threats inside courtroom
Towanda, Pa. — A man was charged for his disruption of a 2023 court proceeding at the Bradford County Courthouse. Stephen Ray Benting, 31, of Sayre allegedly claimed he was going to get a witness during a sentencing hearing in Towanda, Detective Kyle Wisel said. At one point, Benting was ordered to be placed in handcuffs, Wisel added. Benting allegedly flipped the courtroom off, causing such a disturbance he had...
Plastic surgeon reveals $10,000 surgery Donald Trump would have to undergo to fix his bullet-damaged ear
Following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last Saturday, he seems relatively unscathed besides an injured ear. However, some experts believe reconstructive surgery for the injury could cost $10,000.
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