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Water restriction measures lifted in Lykens, Wisconisco Township
LYKENS, Pa. — A Dauphin County borough has lifted its month-long water restriction mandate after last weekend's tropical storm eased concerns about a shortage. The Lykens Borough Authority on Wednesday announced it has lifted the water restriction it put in place on July 7. The mandate prohibited residents from non-essential water use, including washing vehicles, filling pools, watering the lawn, or power washing homes.
Tractor-trailer meat spill closes section of Route 61
COAL TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials report a tractor-trailer spilling meat closed off a section of Route 61 Thursday afternoon. According to PennDOT, a section of Route 61 was closed between Mt. Carmel Street and Sixth Street in Shamokin, Coal Township due to a load spill from a tractor-trailer. Northumberland County 911 Center tells […]
New mural in Selinsgrove brings community together
Selinsgrove, Pa. — Selinsgrove got a bit more colorful this weekend thanks to a new mural on 8th Street. On Saturday, August 10, 2024, artists Andrea McDonough and Lynn Estomin, Selinsgrove community members and Williamsport Area High School students installed the CommUNITY mural at the Regional Engagement Center (REC), Selinsgrove. The goal of the mural project is to bring together members of the community through the creation, painting, and installation...
Lower Paxton Township holds National Night Out after being postponed
(WHTM) — Lower Paxton Township celebrated National Night for Public Safety Tuesday night. This comes one week after many National Night Out celebrations were postponed due to storms. “Well, that was really unfortunate,” said Chris Judd with Lower Paxton Townships board of supervisors. “For tonight we decree that the weather was going to be beautiful, […]
Quittapahilla Creek tour highlights dramatic changes in less than a year
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New law helps level playing field between independent, chain pharmacies, proponents say
PINE GROVE – Independent pharmacies in Pennsylvania have been closing rapidly in recent years, and a new law may help turn the tide, state representatives said Tuesday. In the past several years, Shenandoah Pharmacy in downtown Shenandoah, Bracey Pharmacy in Ashland, and Tri-Valley Pharmacy in Valley View have all closed.
New Pa. law aims to make it easier for independent pharmacies to compete against big businesses
PINE GROVE, Pa. - Local lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were in Pine Grove celebrating the passage of House Bill 1993, aimed at regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs. PBMs are the middlemen between insurance and pharmacies. They also dictate how much pharmacies are reimbursed for the drugs...
Slowdowns after crash reported on Route 422 in Lebanon County
LEBANON, Pa. — A crash causing traffic disruptions was reported in Lebanon County Thursday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 1500 block of Cumberland Street/Route 422 near North 16th Street in Lebanon City around 12:15 p.m. The crash is causing slowdowns in...
Wires reported down in Palmyra Borough
PALMYRA, Pa. — Wires were reported down in Lebanon County Wednesday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. They were reported at Arch and North Railroad streets in Palmyra Borough around 12:20 p.m. This is an electrical hazard. Please avoid the area until the issue is resolved.
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