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10 Somerset County players named to Pa. Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team
Ten Somerset County athletes were named to the Pennsylvania Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team on Monday. Somerset sophomore pitcher Braeden Flower and junior outfielder Lane Lambert were first-team selections while junior catcher Callen Miller earned a nod on the second team in Class 3A. "I am very proud of Braeden,...
PSP unveils informational cards for people with autism to use during police encounters
Pennsylvania State Police have issued a card for people with autism to carry and present during encounters with police. Experts say the card is a good start, but it has to be coupled with education.
New post-debate poll finds Trump with clear lead over Biden in Pennsylvania
A post-debate poll found that former President Donald Trump has a sizable lead over President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania going blue in 2020 played a key role in Biden taking the White House, a turn thought by many to have been solidified in 2022, when Democrats won the gubernatorial and Senate races. However, a […]
As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw a 23% decrease in Pennsylvania gun homicides compared to last year, according to the Center for American Progress. Pennsylvania saw the second-largest decline in the country last year. Philadelphia experienced the largest gun violence decline of major American cities in the same period.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
State revenue grew during pandemic, but spending grew faster
(The Center Square) — State governments saw more tax revenues and federal support flow into their coffers during the pandemic. But that largesse may be ending — federal aid is winding down, spending has outpaced tax revenue, and in Pennsylvania, an aging population demands more government services. Over the last five years, General Fund revenues grew by 30% while spending grew by 33%, according to a recent analysis by the...
Pennsylvania Native Bridget Williams Vaults Into 2024 Paris Olympics, Madison Wiltrout Awaits Confirmation
The Olympic roster for Team USA's Track & Field team just got a boost of Pennsylvania pride as Greensburg native Bridget Williams secured her place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by WPXI. A former University of Virginia standout, Williams topped the charts in the pole vault finals on Sunday night. Meanwhile, Connellsville's own Madison Wiltrout still hangs in the balance for a javelin event berth, neighbor to certainty but not quite there, her fate hinged on world rankings yet to be released.
Homeowners hit with pricey sidewalk repairs in Cumberland County borough’s paving project
About a month ago, Cortney Bench noticed Mechanicsburg borough workers spray painting pink marks on the sidewalk in front of her home on Broad Street. The workers told her husband the borough was preparing for a paving project, but first the sidewalks needed to be fixed. Two weeks later, the couple received a bill for $4,000. Bench’s mother, Brenda Miller, who lives near her, got a bill for an eye-popping $9,200.
Mechanicsburg shortstop Jeff Lougee earns PennLive’s 2024 Baseball Player of the Year honors
Jeff Lougee certainly set a high bar. Mechanicsburg’s five-tool shortstop was just 14 when he shored up his college plans, meaning his pledge came months before his first varsity inning for the Wildcats. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Attorney General’s plan to combat teen gun violence in PA
HAZELTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Gun violence and its impact on teens is the focus of an effort launched in Pennsylvania. We have all seen and heard the tragic stories involving gun violence but how are students coping with that violence, and what can be done to help them deal with it? This is all […]
Bimbo Bakeries and another Pennsylvania bakery firm warned over violations of federal regulations
The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.
Nationwide recall: Diamond Shruumz edibles linked to seizures, nausea, abnormal heart rate
The investigation was conducted by the FDA, CDC with America’s Poison Centers and state and local partners. Prophet Premium Blends, the company that represents Diamond Shruumz, announced the recall of Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose) on June 27. According to reports, the affected products...
Pennsylvania couple charged with killing newborn; What we know
Police have arrested Pennsylvania couple Emily Jane Dickinson and Joshua Coleman Wooters and charged them with allegedly killing their just-born son in March. Dickinson and Wooters were arrested in McConnellsburg, a borough located in Fulton County, roughly 125 miles east of Pittsburgh. What we know. Pennsylvania mom allegedly threw newborn...
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