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Pennsylvania Officials Address Opioid Crisis in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, PA — On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones joined local leaders and experts in Johnstown for a roundtable discussion on the opioid and overdose crises. This meeting was part of DDAP’s statewide engagement tour aimed at collecting feedback to shape long-term strategies for tackling these issues.
Gov. Shapiro’s Democracy Summer Camp raises questions for GOP lawmaker
Gov. Josh Shapiro took a break on Thursday from traveling around the state ducking questions about the veepstakes and promoting legislative accomplishments, to participate in a Democracy Summer Camp bearing his name. The low-profile, invitation-only camp designed for digital content creators and held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, is...
Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community
For years, Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania was able to execute a balancing act that eludes many Jewish politicians: vocally supporting Israel while maintaining close ties with Arab and Muslim voters. After Shapiro became attorney general in 2017, he helped lead opposition to the Trump administration’s travel ban targeting Muslims. A longtime state representative, he...
Ebensburg welcomes former residents to homecoming
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Friends, family and community members gathered on Saturday to celebrate the Borough of Ebensburg. The annual Ebensburg Homecoming, hosted every July, dates back to 1997 when the community celebrated the bicentennial. “It was really just a celebration of community, friends, family that return for family reunion type of situation,” said Danea […]
OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION as 8-Year-Olds Rout Avonworth, 26-12
Hopewell Twp- In their opening game of the day against New Brighton, the 8-year-old All-Star team scored 16 runs and pounded out 25 hits. It would be difficult to improve upon those numbers but they were able to do just that in their next game against Avonworth. In a complete...
Philipsburg VFW Kicks Off ‘Honor Our Veterans’ Mural Project
A new mural project in Philipsburg is in the works. The Philipsburg Louis Jenkins Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3450 and officials from the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau are hosting a check presentation to kick off the Post 3450 mural project — the “Honor Our Veterans” mural. The public is invited to attend the kick-off at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, in the VFW banquet hall, located in downtown Philipsburg at One W. Spruce St., at the intersection of Front and Spruce streets. Philipsburg native and former state representative Lynn Herman will be conducting the check presentation. “Our communities throughout the...
Police investigating after bicyclist killed in crash in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car in York County Saturday morning. It happened on Mt Pisgah Road, near the intersection with Ducktown Road, in Hellam Township around 10:15 a.m. on July 27, according to the York County Coroner's Office. According to...
Fire burns shooting range, gun shop in Dauphin County
Crews from departments in Dauphin and Cumberland counties are fighting a fire at 717 Armory, a gun shop and shooting range in Swatara Township. The fire call came in just after 3 p.m. Saturday, firefighters on the scene said. More than 90 minutes later, smoke continued to pour out of the Derry Street business’ roof, filling the air with the scent of burning rubber.
High-Speed Chase in Franklin County Ends in Crash; Suspect Still at Large
A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, resulting in a crash and the motorcyclist escaping, according to filed charges. Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces felony charges for receiving stolen property, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and fleeing or attempting to elude an officer. He also faces a misdemeanor for recklessly endangering another person and multiple traffic violations.
Central Pa. bank is closing 19 branches
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank is closing more than a dozen branches. Fulton Bank plans to close 13 of its branches and consolidate the operations of those offices into Fulton Bank branches nearby. On average, there is another financial center within about 1.5 miles of the locations that are closing, according to a bank spokesperson.
⚠️Contaminated foundry to be redeveloped
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The end of the Hometown Hero Banners – for now
Bob Smith (left) and Bob “Bull” Warfel finished out the Hometown Heroes Banners project today with a total of 635 banners hung. Today marks the end of the Hometown Hero Banners project – for now. Bob Smith, who spearheaded the project, and Bob “Bull” Warfel, who hung the banners, are “hanging it up.” The last banner – number 635, of Charles E. Weigel, Sr., was hung at 9th & Locust today.
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Bob Thomas rolled up incredible baseball records as coach
Note: The Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class of 11 athletes or coaches, plus one team, on Friday, Sept. 20 at halftime of the football game against State College. Stories about each inductee and the team will be published periodically before that date. Hall of Fame...
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