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Harrisburg officials condemn neo-Nazi rhetoric
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg residents were greeted with swastikas and hate speech around 2 p.m. Saturday near the State Capitol Complex. Witnesses say it began at Soldier’s Grove before moving its way through Capitol property and eventually on to State Street. City officials say the demonstration was allowed...
Most facilities at northcentral Pa. state park to remain closed for extended period
WATERVILLE — All facilities at Little Pine State Park in northwestern Lycoming County except the campground and lower picnic area will remain closed for an extended period because of flood damage to Little Pine Creek Road. Closures include the shooting and archery ranges, eagle watch area, office and boat...
Update: Part of Pennsylvania under a heat advisory Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday valid for Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service adds to expect, "Heat index values up to 105...
Ready-to-drink cocktails to be made available at gas stations, grocery stores in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced it will start to accept permit applications for ready-to-drink cocktails on Tuesday.Ready-to-drink cocktails will be sold at places like grocery stores and gas stations.The drinks will be available in up to 16-ounce to-go containers.Sales are expected to begin on September 16.
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Pa. state universities’ leader calls leaving the hardest decision he’s ever made
Stepping away from the higher education experiment he spearheaded over the past six years at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education isn’t easy for its chancellor, Dan Greenstein. “I’m sorry to go,” he told PennLive last week. “This has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made and I’ve...
American Red Cross impacted by Hurricane Debby
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross is calling on people in areas not affected by severe weather to donate blood. “Since July 1, the national supply is down 25%,” said Regional […]
Pa. tops list of states in gaming tax revenues for 2023
Pennsylvania’s total gaming-specific tax revenues from casinos top every other state in the nation, because of the commonwealth’s relatively large market and high tax rates on gambling, according to American Gaming Associations’ annual report. AGA data for 2023 puts Pennsylvania at $2.3 billion in casino tax revenue,...
PennDOT announces closures for Labor Day
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed for Labor Day. All centers will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2. Customers may still obtain a variety of products including all forms, publications and driver training manuals through PennDOT’s website. Driver […]
Pennsylvania Man Found Dead Of "Natural Causes" In Kenny Lake, Troopers Say
On 08/26/2024 at approximately 0145 hours, Troopers responded to the Edgerton Highway for a report of a deceased person. Upon further investigation, John George, 72, of Pennsylvania, was found to be deceased. No foul play suspected. The decedent appeared to have died due to natural causes. Next of Kin was notified.
Trump rally shooting task force coming back to Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – The congressional task force investigating the near-assassination of former President Donald Trump will return to the Pennsylvania fairgrounds on Monday where the chaos unfolded last month. Republican Chairman Rep. Mike Kelly, whose district includes Butler, Pa., said on X that the assessment is “a critical step toward getting the American people the answers they deserve.” In an interview with The Daily Focus earlier this month, the...
Massive $71K theft ring targeting Pennsylvania grocery stores taken down: AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A massive retail theft ring that targeted grocery stores across nine Pennsylvania counties has ended, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday. Dozens of charges have been brought against five people — three of which are in custody — for their involvement in the more than $71,000 theft ring. Marlin Polanco, 19, […]
Bradford County man indicted for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
Scranton, Pa. — A Bradford County man was indicted by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Jamar McDowell, 32, of Columbia Crossroads, was in Bradford County on May 30 when he was caught drugs and charged with possession with intent to distrubute cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, psilocin, and marijuana, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The indictment also alleges McDowell had a Glock 37 .45 caliber handgun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The charges stem from a joint investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Border Enforcement Security Taskforce, the Elmira Police Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Tatum Wilson is prosecuting the case. The maximum penalty under federal law for the crimes charged in the indictment is life in prison.
Tyler Boudreau Commits to Wilkes University
An '03 from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Boudreau played 46 games during the 2023-24 season, recording eight goals and 16 assists to his credit. "I'm so excited for Tyler, but Wilkes is also getting a great player and even better person," said New Jersey Bears head coach Jason Kilcoyne. "Tyler played a big role for our team this past season, and his shoes will be hard to replace this upcoming year."
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