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Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifled Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons had little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in...
Gov. Shapiro signs bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Thursday, Governor Shapiro signed a bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ and preserve freedom of speech, according to state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro. Act 72 of 2024, will ensure Pennsylvania joins 30 states that have passed similar laws. Bizzarro’s bill, H.B. 1466, is an anti-SLAPP measure that will curtail Strategic Lawsuits Against […]
Helicopter hits powerline and crashes in Schuylkill County
HEGINS TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A helicopter crash is under investigation. After a pilot spraying crops in Schuylkill County went down Friday afternoon. More than 400 people in Heigns Township were without power because of the helicopter crash. That includes the owner of the farm who saw the whole thing happen. This helicopter circles […]
Holbrook Homers In Loss To Keys
Williamsport, P.A. – Catcher McGwire Holbrook hit his second home run of the season in the Crosscutters 15-4 loss to Frederick. Mike Hansell got the start for the Cutters and had one of the shortest outings for a Williamsport starter this season, allowing five runs on seven hits in 3.2 innings. The Southern Illinois product walked four and struck out five in his first outing in Williamsport, taking the loss.
Local hospitals impacted by global tech outage
Williamsport, Pa. — Local healthcare systems and hospitals faced disruptions due to the global technology outage today. According to a release from UPMC, emergency services and appointments are proceeding as scheduled and emphasizing that patient care "has not been affected" and their facilities were operational. WellSpan Health also reported sporadic IT disruptions, but maintained that patient services were unaffected, according to PennLive. Earlier this morning, Mount Nittany Medical Center announced...
Bloomsburg 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
The 4-Wheel Jamboree held its first event of the season last weekend at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, featuring monster truck action in qualifying, racing, and freestyle. The trucks that competed on the show were Play’n Hookie, Raminator, Rammunition, Bad News Travels Fast, Blockhead, War Wizard, and Dozer. MonsterTruckinatorTV...
Wilkes-Barre celebrates award-winning bandshell, set to host Starship in summer concert
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The city of Wilkes-Barre hosted a press conference Thursday evening to highlight the new permanent bandshell in the public square. The bandshell received a Townie award for it’s impact on the community, and local officials are thrilled. “I’m really happy and proud of...
Man arrested after shooting barbershop owner in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A man who shot a business owner in Luzerne County in May of last year has been arrested. United States Marshall announced the arrest of 34-year-old Julio Rivas of Wilkes-Barre on Friday morning. Rivas was located and arrested in the 10 block of Elizabeth Street in Wilkes-Barre without incident and turned over to the Wilkes-Barre Police.
3 detained after suspicious bank transactions and chase
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Three suspects have been detained after a series of suspicious bank transactions were reported in the Scranton area Friday afternoon. In a release, Scranton Police say just before 3:00 p.m. they responded to the report of a suspicious person trying to conduct a transaction inside the Community Bank on the 500 […]
Construction blasting to take place in Bellefonte, delays expected
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Borough of Bellefonte is warning residents and drivers that construction blasting for a project is set to begin on July 22. Blasting will be taking place at the site of the new Bellefonte Area School District elementary building starting on Monday. Wampum Hardware Company will be blasting several times […]
PA Inclusive Looking to Put an End to Subminimum Wage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — In 1999, a U.S. Supreme Court decision changed the lives of people with intellectual disabilities – granting them more rights. In a 6-3 decision by the Rehnquist court, Olmstead v. L.C. determined institutionalizing limits a person’s ability to interact with family and friends, work, and make a life for themselves.
Annual Spartan Race takes place in Carbon County
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer is a popular time for outdoor races. One race that draws big crowds is the kids’ Spartan Race in Carbon County. It includes obstacle courses that involve different distances. 28/22 News Reporter Paola Giangiacomo has more in this week’s Parenting Playbook. Hundreds of kids from near and far converged on […]
Two KCSD Employees Arrrested for Corruption Of Minors
LOCK HAVEN – Dana Ann Kitchen, 36, of Lock Haven was charged with (2) counts of Corruption Of Minors and (2) counts of Unlawful Contact With a Minor and Brittany Kay Koch, 29, of Beech Creek, was charged with (1) count of Corruption Of Minors and (1) count of Unlawful Contact With a Minor. The two allegedly sent sexually explicit messages to a 14 year old juvenile, while they were employed as staff support members for the Keystone Central School District. They were both arraigned Friday afternoon before District Judge Frank Mills. They were both placed on $25,000 monetary bail. At the time of this writing, they are both in the Clinton County Prison awaiting bail.
Deeds Recorded July 10, 2024 – July 16, 2024
Todd Kachurka and Tara Kachurka to Gavin M. Gavlock for $59,000, property in Chapman Township. Heidi A. Leitzell (Executrix) and the Estate of Beverly J. Miller to William Shawn Fetter and Martina Breanne Fetter for $165,000, property in Flemington. Jann R. Meyers and Michael Meyers to Brendan Berthold for $182,000,...
07-19 & 07-20 23RD CENTRAL PA AUTO AUCTION ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC AUCTION LIVE STREAM
MACKEYVILLE, PA – This is a big week for classic car lovers in Clinton County. Friday and Saturday will mark the 23rd annual antique and classic car auction at the Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction near Mackeyville. The annual auction event will begin on Friday at 9 a.m. with 225...
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