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DelGrosso’s to celebrate National Carousel Day with free rides
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — DelGrosso’s Park is celebrating National Carousel Day with a very special treat for parkgoers this year for the Herschell-Spillman Carousel’s 100th Birthday. On July 25, the park will be offering free rides all day on the antique carousel. They’ll also have free giveaways and there will be a chance for […]
Johnstown man pleads guilty to dealing drugs, faces up to 40 years in prison
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Johnstown man pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday for dealing drugs. Joshua Edmonds, 31, pleaded guilty to count one of the superseding indictment on fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin charges. According to the release, the court was advised that between February 2021 and around April 2021, Edmonds conspired with others […]
York's Traditions Bank to be acquired by Gettysburg-based ACNB
York-based Traditions Bank, which was founded in 2002 as a community bank, will been acquired next year by ACNB, a Gettysburg-based bank that dates to before the Civil War, according to a news release. The all-stock deal is described as a "strategic acquisition" that "will result in a premier community bank that is...
Hershey Farm Resort reopens Friday | Here's a sneak peek
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — It's been a year-and-a-half since a fire ripped through a popular Lancaster County restaurant. Hershey Farm Resort in Strasburg Township is just days away from reopening its doors to the public. “When do you have a chance, with all the years of experience that we...
Gettysburg School District To Go Device-Free Starting Next School Year
GETTYSBURG, (KCCR) — The Gettysburg School District is one of a growing number of districts across the state and country to clamp down on access to smartphones and devices by students during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the decision to make Gettysburg a device-free school started about a year ago…
Top sights and sounds from Penn State at Big Ten Media Days: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 25 include scenes from Big Ten Media Days, headlines of the day, and more. The post Top sights and sounds from Penn State at Big Ten Media Days: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
SJCA announces new athletic director
BOALSBURG — Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy announced in a statement on Thursday, July 18, that Bryce King will step into the role of athletic director for the school. King, who has over 20 years of experience coaching youth basketball and sports business, will step into the position for the upcoming academic year.
Turnpike toll booth savings plan won’t stop fares from rising
(The Center Square) — The future of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is booth-less. As parts of the eastern side of the state have seen, a $600 million plan will convert the entire length to open road tolling, making all fares payable via E-ZPass or mail. Starting in January 2025, the...
Pennsylvania’s budget pledges ongoing support for Chesapeake Bay cleanup
Pennsylvania, long criticized for underinvesting in Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts, plans to commit $50 million a year for programs primarily aimed at reducing nutrient pollution from farms. The funding, in a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in July, represents the most significant support ever committed by the state...
Metro Vein Centers Celebrates National Expansion with Pennsylvania and New Clinic Openings in New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Metro Vein Centers, the fastest-growing network of providers specializing in personalized vein care, is announcing the opening of five new clinic locations in New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona, as well as expanding their clinical coverage to the state of Pennsylvania. These expansions reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality vein care and addressing a variety of vein diseases, including spider and varicose veins, as well as more advanced venous conditions across fifty locations nationwide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724835198/en/ Brooklyn Metro Vein Center (Photo: Business Wire)
Beer News: More Beer Jargon Explained / Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws
A craft brewery in Ohio is suing Pennsylvania over discriminatory beer laws. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more. Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws. On July 17, Urban Artifact, a Cincinnati brewery dedicated to fruit beers filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania alleging discriminatory...
District 19 News: Basic education funding bill passes House
Hello, Northsiders! I’m eager to share with you some of the important work I’ve been doing in Harrisburg and back at home. I was proud to cast my affirmative vote for a basic education funding bill that would help get our public schools the dollars they need to assist students, teachers and staff, and I spoke in support of the bill prior to passage. The legislation is a result of the bipartisan Basic Education Funding Commission’s findings that Pennsylvania has not fulfilled its constitutional obligations when it comes to public education.
Old Farmer's Almanac fall forecast; what it says for Pennsylvania
As the country is still sweltering from above-average temps this summer, Pennsylvania will be sliding into a cool fall, according the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Old Farmer's Almanac released its annual fall forecast, predicting below-average temperatures for Pennsylvanians, while the majority of the country to the west, is forecast to see above-average temps. Precipitation,...
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