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Update: Flood watch for North Central Pa. until 2 a.m. Sunday
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood watch at 5:52 p.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 2 a.m. for Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding...
Entry List For 2024 PA Speedweek Opener At Williams Grove Speedway
The 34th installment of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek presented by Red Robin starts Friday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., with a $10,000-to-win program kicking off the 10-race miniseries. Thirty-four drivers are signed in for the opening round event at the famed half-mile, with names such as Lance Dewease,...
Pennsylvania State Police release five most wanted for Dauphin County area
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police have revealed their most wanted list for the Dauphin County area. The criminal charges that the five suspects are wanted on by State Police at Lykens include theft, endangering the welfare of a child, terroristic threats and firearms violations. Below is the top five most wanted from […]
Alzheimer’s Foundation offers dementia-friendly July 4th celebration tips
(WJET/WFXP) — With Independence Day just around the corner sure to be filled with fun in the sun, gatherings and plenty of fireworks for many to enjoy, they can also create unique challenges for those with dementia. This week the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offered some tips to create a dementia-friendly environment for caregivers […]
Bipartisan PA Bill Would Aid Preservationists
Preservationists and developers in Pennsylvania are hopeful for new state funding aimed at revitalizing historic buildings. Two recently introduced bills propose a significant increase in the annual cap for the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, a crucial subsidy for developers transforming vacant historic properties on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lawmakers advance proposal to greatly expand Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that passed the state House on Thursday over objections about trespassing provisions and new restrictions on hunting in state parks. Lawmakers voted 129-73 to send the bill to the state Senate. “Sunday is an opportunity to educate our children about the […]
Cancer survivor wins $5M Pennsylvania lottery jackpot for birthday
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A cancer survivor from Lancaster County won $5 million playing the PA Lottery for her birthday. Officials from the lottery presented a commemorative check to 7-year-old Donna Osborne, who said she had just finished radiation treatment for breast cancer and bought the ticket ahead of her birthday. Lottery officials said she […]
Teacher climbing tallest trees in Pennsylvania counties
ORSON, Pa. — A man from Central Pennsylvania is on a mission to climb the tallest tree at the highest point in every county in the Commonwealth. That mission brought Van Wagner to Wayne County. Wagner climbed a red oak on Mount Ararat, about 2700 feet above sea level.
‘Safe haven’ for newborns installed at Penn Highlands State College
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local hospital has added a resource to help new parents who were not expecting a pregnancy or those that suddenly find themselves in a position where they’re unable to care for their newborn. A Safe Haven Baby Box has been implemented at the new Penn Highlands State College. It […]
Argall legislation to expand parental rights in Pa. schools passes Senate
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Dave Argall, chair of the Senate Education Committee, this week guided legislation to expand parental rights in Pennsylvania schools to final passage in the Senate. “Too many parents feel they have been cut out of the classroom,” said Argall, R-Pottsville. “Broadening the rights of parents to...
Drought conditions in Bucks, Montgomery counties, national monitor shows
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has yet to declare a drought watch, but parts of Bucks and Montgomery counties are currently experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. And some municipalities are already sounding the alarm. Horsham's water supply is "struggling," said Tina O'Rourke of the Horsham...
Land scam targets realtors, those in the market to buy and sell land
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Just when you thought you'd heard about every scam, another one pops up. This one's called the land scam, where crooks plot to sell land they don't own. "What's happening is they are corresponding, usually via text or email, not a lot of phone conversations, and having us list a parcel of land when actually they are not the owner of the property," explained Yarrow Wilkins, President of the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors.
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