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Pa. man accused of making threats to FBI found incompetent to stand trial
WILLIAMSPORT — A Montour County man accused of making threats against the FBI has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial. U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew W. Brann on Thursday ordered the government to hospitalize Thomas Green, 32, of Danville, for up to four months for treatment. During that...
Summer Reading 2024 Comes to a Close
We had a splendid time at our Summer Reading 2024 wrap-up party yesterday morning! The festivities included ice cream, photobooth station for souvenir photos, all different kinds of balloon creatures thanks to Andy Weaver, games, music, and lots of tasty food. We extend a huge thank you to the Shamokin...
Country singer Travis Tritt will be in Pa. this month: Where to buy tickets
Two-time Grammy Award winning country music singer Travis Tritt will perform in Pa. this month. Tritt will be on stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe. The four-time CMA winner’s hits have include “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive,” “Here’s a Quarter,”...
Scranton police search for two missing 15-year-old girls believed to be together
SCRANTON, Pa. (WOLF) — Police in Scranton are looking for two teen girls who went missing and might be together. Scranton Police are looking for 15-year-old Amy Wilson and 15-year-old Kailee Villaruel. Amy Wilson was last seen on Monroe Avenue in Scranton. She is described as a black female,...
Mount Carmel Borough Plans to Fine Those Who Feed Stray Cats
MOUNT CARMEL – Mt. Carmel is taking a different approach to their feral issue. In a social media post, police say they’ll fine people who feed stray cats. After a lengthy discussion on the cat problem/issue at a borough council meeting. Afterward, the borough said, “It was decided...
Community calendar: Week of 8/15/24
All Saints Orthodox Church: 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church. Christ Episcopal Church: 700 Delaware St., Forest City, is holding the following events:. • Accepting donations of...
New Misericordia University women's wrestling team has Olympic dreams
Alajendra Alfaro decided to take a leap of faith. The Denver, Colorado, native committed to Misericordia University earlier this year to wrestle for the Cougars’ first-ever women’s team. “It was the coach,” she said. Alfaro had offers in different states, including in Colorado, but the coaches didn't...
Who is Marc Fogel, the Pittsburgh native detained in Russia?
WASHINGTON (KDKA) – Earlier this week, Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey and a bipartisan group of congressional leaders sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling on him to declare Butler County native Marc Fogel as wrongfully detained. “We write to you with the gravest of concerns...
Pennsylvania State Police to host child car seat safety checks
Pennsylvania State Police want to help you make sure your child is riding in your car safely. In September PSP will be hosting two car seat safety check events. The first event will occur in Limerick on September 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Patriot Chevrolet of Limerick at 40 Autopark Boulevard. Appointments […]
The top returning seniors entering the 2024 high school football season
Believe it or not, high school football kicks off in Pennsylvania in eight days. In this post, we list the top 18 returning seniors (in alphabetical order) entering the fall. These players have made waves so far in their varsity career and are hoping to making their final seasons on the high school gridiron special.
These 50 Pennsylvania school districts are getting extra money because of their high tax burdens
Fifty Pennsylvania school districts with serious property tax burdens will receive an extra $32 million as part of a sweeping effort to overhaul education funding in this year’s budget.
Everything you need to know about Team Allied Services and You
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — This year’s Team Allied Services and You campaign will focus on raising funds for children at Allied Services. With the support of WNEP, major sponsors, volunteer runners, and you, Team Allied Services and You will raise funds and awareness for pediatric care at Allied Services Integrated Health Systems.
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