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CROSSCUTTERS CARVE OUT ANOTHER WIN OVER SCRAPPERS
NILES OH- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers fell to the Williamsport Crosscutters 12-4 on Saturday night. The Scrappers started Max Banks on the mound, while Dalton Robinson took the hill for Williamsport. The Crosscutters took an early lead in the top of the first inning when Riley Nelson’s RBI single plated Carter Dorighi.
Teachers become students of STEM during Penn College externship
Williamsport, Pa. – Seven secondary school teachers representing different regions of the state became students of STEM during a recent weeklong externship at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Supported by a PAsmart grant, STEM Careers Re-Imagined: An Industry and Education Collaborative, the program engaged educators in activities rooted in science, engineering, math and engineering and supplied them with resources for future classroom use. A mix of elementary, middle school, and high...
Williamsport Home cuts the ribbon on new resident wellness center
Williamsport, Pa. – A new on-site health and fitness center has recently opened on the campus of The Williamsport Home (TWH). Williamsport Wellness is open only to residents of the Loyalsock Township continuing care retirement community campus, according to a news release. TWH staff hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for for the facility, giving residents, staff, and the community an opportunity to tour the center and explore...
Woman dead after Lycoming County crash
UPPER FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lycoming County Coroner’s Office released details on a fatal crash from Saturday night. The Lycoming County Coroner’s Office says they were called to the 4800 block of Route 87 in Upper Fairfield Township on July 6, for a car crash. The coroner explains 65-year-old Kathleen McFadden was […]
BLaST's annual Fourth of July parade celebrates America, inclusion
Loyalsock Township, Pa. — For over two decades, the BLaST IU17 has been holding a Fourth of July parade to celebrate America, and to bring the community together. This year's festivities saw 180 students and 90 staff members descend upon the track at Schick Elementary School in Loyalsock, as patriotic music played over the loudspeakers. "The students look forward to this event each year, because they get to participate in an event in which the community comes to enjoy, and to show their patriotism and...
Two killed in separate upstate accidents over the weekend
Two people were killed in separate upstate accidents over the weekend with the most recent one occurring just before 1 p.m. Sunday at the Route 54/642 intersection near Danville. State police said Richard Heath, 64, of Danville, was killed when he turned his northbound vehicle into the path of one...
Danny Dietrich wins Pa. Speedweek finale; Anthony Macri takes down series crown
The two point leaders in the Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car series battled head-to-head for the title Sunday night at Selinsgrove Speedway. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Biden back on the campaign trail as more Dems call for him to step down
With 120 days until the election, President Joe Biden was back on the campaign trail on Sunday, meeting with lawmakers and constituents in the swing state of Pennsylvania. But as the President continues to campaign, calls from fellow Democrats for him to step aside continue to grow."Given what we've seen – in that debate with Trump, and since then – it's looking more and more likely to me that we may have a change at the top of the Democratic ticket," said Melinda Jackson, a professor of Political Science at San Jose State University.But plenty of Democrats still publicly stand...
Pa. man combines motorcycle, Chevy to create roadworthy bumper car
A Pennsylvania man is bumping into a new chapter in his life.Dan Hryhorcoff took on a unique project: he combined a theme park staple with a motorcycle and a Chevy.Action News photojournalist Dave Edwards shows us the incredible creation.
Abuse and neglect investigations of aging Pennsylvanians are woefully slow. The results can be devastating.
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing...
Air quality alert affecting Southwest Pa. Monday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Monday at 4 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges as well as Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. "The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Monday, including the greater...
Heat advisory across central Pa. to get week off to another uncomfortable start
The heat isn’t leaving central Pennsylvania anytime soon, although rain and storms from mid-week on could keep those brown patches in your lawn from getting any bigger than they are. Another heat advisory has been issued across parts of central Pa., effective from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
Two YMCA organizations in PA, NJ merge to become one
☑️ Discussions about a merger began in 2023 with a CEO's retirement. ☑️The River Crossing YMCA will have 142,000 members in four counties. ☑️ Members will be able to participate at other facilities. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA in Northhampton and Lehigh...
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