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International Harvester Collectables Attract High Bidders at Pennsylvania Auction
When Darvin Rodgers started the auction with an International Harvester toy barn set that commanded $425, he knew it was going to be a good day. But what happened after that, and with more yet to come, is something that surprised even a veteran auctioneer like Rodgers. Since March 9,...
Fundraiser held for Lancaster County firefighter diagnosed with cancer
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A fundraiser was held Friday for a young Lancaster County firefighter who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Myles Hoffman, 18, runs with the fire companies in Columbia and Marietta. Several businesses in Columbia, including Ace of Fades Barbershop, held the fundraiser to raise money to help...
Hitch into 2024 Horse Progress Days in Lancaster County
Horse Progress Days goes into its second day this morning, so if you missed yesterday or were planning to head to the Levi Fisher Farm today, there’s a full schedule of events ending with the traditional Breed Presentation at 5 p.m. Belgians, Percheron, Suffolks, Clydesdales, American Spotted horses and...
Lancaster County community holding sendoff event for local Olympian
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The East Lampeter Township Board of Supervisors will pass a resolution on July 15, 2024, honoring resident and two-time Olympian Casey Kaufhold and her teammates Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez and Catalina Gnoriega. The Board of Supervisors is hosting a greeting and support for the United States women’s archery team from 4 to 5 […]
PA State Capitol evacuated after House and Senate members receive bomb threat
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex was evacuated on Saturday evening after local officials received an email threatening to set off "lethal devices" unless President Biden denounced the state of Israel. Capitol Police are in the early stages of their investigation and have stated that there is...
This City in Pennsylvania Is Smoking More Weed Than Anywhere Else in the State
Marijuana, also called weed, pot, or cannabis, comes from the cannabis plant. People use it to feel good (recreational use) or for health reasons (medical use). Depending on where you are, it can be legal or illegal. In the United States, marijuana is illegal according to federal laws, but some states have made it legal for medical use, recreational use, or both.
Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania? Pizza chain in trouble
MOD Pizza is facing financial challenges and might close some locations to improve its capital structure, according to several published reports. The chain has a little more than 550 locations across the country, including in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Here’s what we know. Is MOD Pizza closing in Pennsylvania?. MOD...
New state law will offer added protections for victims of data breaches
Harrisburg, Pa. — A new state law will help protect consumers impacted by data breaches. Act 33 of 2024 requires an impacted organization to provide a free credit report and one year of credit monitoring to affected consumers. It also strengthens notification requirements and mandates notification of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General if a data breach occurs in the Commonwealth, according to the state legislature. The new law received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, according to a capitol update. ...
Does Pennsylvania need to prepare for a drought?
Meteorologist Dan Tomaso from ABC 27 WHTM joined The Spark to update us on the upcoming weather. We are in another heatwave, and that could possibly impact Centra PA residents with a drought. “So let me go to a formal definition here. So, there’s something called a rapid onset drought....
The Biden campaign drafted questions for the president’s interviews on a pair of Black radio shows
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s campaign provided lists of approved questions to two radio hosts who did the first interviews with him after his faltering debate performance, both hosts said on Saturday. Biden’s Thursday appearances on Black radio shows in the critical states of Wisconsin...
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pa. — The June 30 deadline for Pennsylvania’s 2025 budget has come and gone without a funding deal, again. But despite staying mostly mum on details, all sides — the governor’s office, Senate Republicans and House Democrats — have expressed optimism that a deal is coming. Soon. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office in particular has kept its cards close to the chest. Asked multiple times to elaborate about specific components...
Pennsylvania presidential ad spending may break records
(The Center Square) — Political advertising in Pennsylvania for the 2024 presidential election is predicted to reach $360 million, the highest level in the nation. Overall spending, including down-ballot races, is projected to be $800 million, the 3rd-highest in the nation. This is according to The Political Projections Report, which was released on Monday by advertisement […]
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