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Prior Misconduct Rarely an Obstacle for Doctors in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Matthew Roman used to be Pennsylvania’s top doctor for getting a medical marijuana card. In 2018, the year dispensaries began selling cannabis in the state, Roman was the only doctor to issue more than 3,000 medical marijuana certifications in Pennsylvania, according to health department records obtained by Spotlight PA through a Commonwealth Court decision. Back then, Roman was more than just a prolific certifier. He sued federal officials in 2018, claiming they unconstitutionally blocked people enrolled in state...
'Demstock' brings together rural Pennsylvania Democrats who want to 'jam things up' for Trump
BROOKLINE, Pa. — Hundreds of Pennsylvania’s rural Democratic voters spent the weekend at “Demstock.” Think Woodstock in 1969, with some attendees camping out at the venue, but instead of performances from the Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix, it was all about politics. Attendees bonded over feeling isolated in their largely Republican communities and their hope to “drive up the margins” in the match-up between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in the critical battleground state.
Pat Houser Golf Tournament Raises $30K for Skills of Central PA
Four golfers representing Sheetz Inc. claimed the title of 2024 champions at the 19th annual Pat Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 19 at Toftrees Resort. Hosted by the Skills Foundation, the event raised over $30,000 to assist people with intellectual disabilities supported by Skills of Central PA in 17 counties. Competing in a “shamble” format, 22 teams squared off in the tournament, which memorializes a founding member of the Skills Board of Directors, Pat Houser. Jack Wagner, Ryan Pugh, Jason Nagy and Jonathan Madey comprised the winning team from Sheetz. Finishing second overall, was the UPMC Altoona Team of Tim Balconi, Dan Casillo and...
Pa. State Police Cadets Could Earn College Credits for Training
Commonwealth University and the Pennsylvania State Police recently announced an agreement that allows cadets to receive college credits for their training. The arrangement enables cadets to receive 20 credits at CU upon graduation from the academy when enrolled in a criminal justice degree program at any CU campus location (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield or Clearfield).
Squad Member Summer Lee Says Pelosi Wrong That Harris Should Govern From Center: ‘Progressive Ideals’ Are ‘What Average American Wants’
Pennsylvania Democrat Rep. Summer Lee said she does not agree with former Democratic Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi that party nominee Vice President Kamala Harris must govern “from the center” if elected in November, saying instead that Americans prefer progressive left ideas and policy. On the...
Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in Valley Forge Park
Dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail. Valley Forge National Historical Park has a new and exciting feature, as dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail, writes Mark Scolforo for The Associated Press. The...
$74M construction at Carroll County Career and Technology Center nears completion
More than four years of construction work at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center is nearing completion. The project, expected to be done before the start of the school year next week, has cost about $74 million. About $34 million of the project’s cost was paid for by Carroll County, while the state contributed nearly $40 million, according to the system’s capital budget for fiscal ...
Wertzville Road in Cumberland County reopens to traffic
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that Route 944 (Wertzville Road) in Cumberland County is open to traffic. The road was closed so a PennDOT maintenance crew could replace a large pipe between Peacock Drive and Deer Lane in Middlesex Township, a press release said. A detour associated...
Cumberland County Man Arrested for Assault and Child Endangerment
A Cumberland County resident has been charged with assault after a disturbing incident involving a 12-year-old girl. According to a Pennsylvania State Police press release, Derrick Brinton, 34, from Newville, is accused of hitting the girl in the face and confining her in a dog cage on the evening of August 21.
MACF ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $65,000 IN GRANT AWARDS TO AREA NONPROFITS
The Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF) announced that $67,702 in grant funds have been awarded to 12 Franklin County area nonprofit organizations through competitive grant opportunities. Awarded projects will commence between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025. After careful review of numerous grant application submissions, the following were awarded...
Dover Twp. man charged with killing neighbor's dog Porter Pickles after it attacked kitten
A Dover Township man has been charged with fatally shooting a neighbor's dog that reportedly was attacking a barn cat earlier this year. Dean E. Smith, 71, of the 4500 block of West Canal Road, has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals — causing serious bodily injury or death — in the...
Central Penn Baseball Star Struck Dead By Tractor-Trailer On I-81: Coroner
A former college baseball player was struck dead on Interstate 81 on Sunday, Aug. 25, the Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall told Daily Voice. Quinton J. Heckard, 26, of Hummelstown, was hit by a tractor-trailer on I-81 South at mile marker 61.7 at 8:13 a.m., according to Hall. The fa…
YWCA York hosting annual ‘Walk A Mile In Her Shoes’ next month
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — YWCA York is hosting the annual “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” event on September 6 to raise awareness of sexual violence against women. According to YWCA York, the event will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, at North Pershing Avenue and West Philadelphia Street in York.
Vehicle fire causing traffic delays reported on Chambersburg Road in Franklin Township
FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. — Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. A vehicle fire has been reported on the 6300 block of Chambersburg Road in Franklin Township. The extent of damage has not been confirmed. The fire has caused traffic backups to occur. Franklin County police and firefighters are...
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