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Longtime Judge Rambo To Retire
Judge Sylvia H. Rambo, a longstanding federal judge who has served Central Pennsylvania for 45 years, has announced her retirement effective August 30th. Rambo, who was nominated by then-President Jimmy Carter in 1979, has had a distinguished career in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Her tenure in the Midstate extends decades prior to her federal appointment.
Pa. Senate to introduce bill that would require cursive writing in schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has plans to introduce legislation that would affect handwriting being taught in schools. The legislation, written by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), would require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting. Currently, at least 18 states mandate the teaching of cursive, including but not limited to states such as Alabama, […]
Among the delegates at the DNC: A nonbinary drag queen from rural red Pennsylvania
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been many things— a pageant of political theater, a platform for policy proclamations, and, perhaps most importantly, a showcase of the diverse fabric that makes up the modern Democratic Party. Amid the clamor of speeches and the whirl of television cameras, one...
Explosive offense helps Lackawanna Trail win the battle for Wyoming County (video highlights)
The town of Tunkhannock was packed with football fans for Friday night’s game between the Lackawanna Trail Lions and the Tunkhannock Tigers. While both teams had different storylines heading into this game, they both had one in common: Business. Tunkhannock started off strong by stopping Lackawanna Trail’s potent offense and forcing them to go 3 and out to start the game. Once the crowd got into the game Tunkhannock scored first as senior TE Karver Lewis scored to put the Tigers up first.
Canton and Troy football earn big wins, NTL scoreboard
TROY, P.A. (WETM) – High School Football made it’s return to the Northern Tier. (Video Courtesy: SWA Mounties YouTube) Troy, Canton, Towanda, and Wyalusing each picked up wins to open football season in the NTL, on Friday. Troy picked up the most impressive win, fending off an early charge from a rejuvenated Sayre team 84-12. […]
Towanda gets first win under Head Coach Jamie Wecker
Tagged under: District 4, Gameday Hub, New Coaches, News, pfn. Towanda Head Coach Jamie Wecker led his Black Knight Squad to a 24-6 opening night victory over Cowanesque Valley in District 4 Northern Tier League action. Click the video below for game highlights. Follow PA Football News on Twitter @PaFootballNews.
District Attorney Seeking to Bar Public From Fatal Shooting Hearing
SUNBURY — Northumberland County’s district attorney is seeking to bar the public from the preliminary hearing of two men charged in connection with a fatal shooting near the courthouse on Aug. 15. PennLive is reporting… District Attorney Michael O’Donnell cited safety concerns in a motion filed Thursday in...
Two ejected in motorcycle crash in Forty Fort
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is injured after a motorcycle crash in Luzerne County. The crash happened just before midnight on the off-ramp of State Route 309 at Exit 4 to Rutter Avenue. The bike went airborne and hit a guard rail, ejecting 48-year-old John Daley and 42-year-old Tina Latona over an […]
Calling Yankees game was a dream come true for this Chaminade junior
Greater Rockville Centre coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. Thomas Gamba will have quite the what-I-did-last-summer tale when he goes back to school in early September. The 16-year–old from Garden City, an incoming junior at...
Endzone Extras: Chenango Forks Blue Devils
Chenango Forks might be the biggest brand in Section IV Football, but as of the last two seasons the Blue Devils have been on the outside looking in on the State Playoffs. From 2019 to 2021, Chenango Forks Football lost just one game, adding two State Titles to an already loaded trophy case.
Local wedding caterer charged with theft
Williamsport, Pa. — A local caterer allegedly took payment of more than $3000 to cater a wedding but never followed through with food. William Dalton Welch, 47, claimed he was unable to cater the event in 2023 on the day the couple was to be married, according to the complaint. Welch owns B&C Catering in Williamsport. The victim paid Welch $3,842—$33 per plate—to cater a wedding with 110 guests, Officer...
2 juveniles detained, gun found near funeral service for 13-year-old shooting victim
SUSQUEHANNA TWP., Pa. (WHP) — Susquehanna Township Police say they were working security detail when multiple armed people lead them on a foot chase outside the funeral service for 13-year-old shooting victim, Na'Ryah Wright. Around 1 p.m. Friday, police say they were notified people on the 200 block of...
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
How did Pennsylvania’s top-ranked football teams fare on Friday, Aug. 23?
Below is a quick glance at how the state’s top-ranked high school football teams fared on the first Friday night of the season, Aug. 23. PennLive will continue to update results for Friday and Saturday games once scores become final. CLASS 6A. If you purchase a product or register...
CONSOL Energy, Arch Resources enter all-stock merger deal to create global coal producer
Pennsylvania’s CONSOL Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Arch Resources Inc. to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a diversified coal producer serving global steel, industrial, and power generation customers. The new company, Core Natural Resources, will produce and export high-quality, low-cost coals with offerings ranging from metallurgical to […] The post CONSOL Energy, Arch Resources enter all-stock merger deal to create global coal producer appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
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