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Report: States like Pennsylvania struggle to access funds for mine cleanup and redevelopment
Flowering lily pads float on a lotus pond. Pollinators buzz through patches of coneflower and marigold. Paths wind through deep green woodlands, hazy meadows and vivid gardens at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, highlighting the flora of the Allegheny Plateau ecoregion. But the land west of Pittsburgh the garden sits on...
Is this the year Pa. puts an end to Sunday hunting restrictions?
After five years of limited opportunities to hunt on a Sunday, this year may be the one Pennsylvania joins the vast majority of states in the country that do not have any major restrictions on hunting on that day. Since 2020, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has given hunters the opportunity...
Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
What’s new to come at Pennsylvania State Parks
The Pennsylvania Department of Conversation and Natural Resources oversees 124 parks and 2.2 million acres of forest land. PA DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn, and Planning Chief in the Resource Management and Planning Division of DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks Rachel Eckman made an appearance on the Spark with host Asia Tabb to chat about what new parks are in the works, and what’s new to come to the PA DCNR. Listen to the podcast above to hear more about plans for the rest of the season.
Latest U.S. News hospital health rankings out. Where Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s placed in Pa.
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township and St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill are among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania, according to rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report. These rankings marked the second set that have come out since St. Luke’s vowed to...
DNC steers $15M to battleground states, including Pa.
The Democratic National Committee is directing nearly $2 million to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party as part of a $15 million investment into battleground state parties. “As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Pennsylvania to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election,” said Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Jaime Harrison in a statement.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
Three players land on NABC's Honors Court
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Three Westminster College men's basketball players were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court Monday. Recent graduates Andrew Clark (New Middletown, Ohio, Springfield Local) and Reese Leone (Beloit, Ohio, West Branch), along with rising senior Russell Kwiat (New Castle, Pa., Neshannock), were recognized. It...
Six individuals, women's team claims All-Academic honors from USTFCCCA
NEW ORLEANS--Six members of the Westminster College women's track and field program were recognized Monday afternoon by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as Division III All-Academic Athletes. Recent graduates Madison Conley (New Castle, Pa., New Castle), Breannda Davis (Streetsboro, Ohio, Streetsboro), Jess Fatigati (McDonald,...
Mentor baseball: Jake McCartney ready to continue improvement with Cardinals before heading to Youngstown State
Jake McCartney has been a big-time bat for Mentor the past two seasons with six home runs and 34 runs. He led The News-Herald coverage area this past season with three home runs and was the Cardinals’ leader with 21 runs driven in. The first baseman’s continued growth at...
From blueprints to reality: Camp builds new future for young women
The construction industry is big business and one that doesn't include a whole lot of women. A local group is set on bulldozing that barrier with a summer camp that's turning those plans from blueprints to reality.
LIVING THE DREAM: SARA FESSLER
AUSTIN TX- Sara Fessler’s softball career has been defined by her relentless drive to push her limits and elevate her game. From her early days at Magnificat High School, where she dazzled the local community, to her current role as a professional player with the Texas Monarchs, Sara has consistently challenged herself to raise the bar.
Longtime Valley mental health counselor dies
A longtime mental health counselor who dedicated his life to helping others in the Valley has died. Jimmy McGaha, a mental health counselor for more than 40 years in the Valley, died Monday afternoon. He was 75 years old. McGaha opened his own counseling service business, Jim McGaha and Associates,...
YSU Women’s Golf Records Nation’s Seventh-Highest GPA in 2023-24
Coral Springs, Fla. - The Youngstown State women's golf team posted the seventh-highest Division I team GPA in the nation during the 2023-24 academic year, the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) announced on Tuesday. The Penguins posted the seventh-highest Division I team GPA in the country with a mark of...
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