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Spring Township Detective Named Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
A Spring Township detective credited for his work on high-profile investigations and his compassionate approach to community policing was honored on Thursday as the Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Detective Lucas Nelson received the honor from District Attorney Bernie Cantorna during a ceremony at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte. "The reason people speak to Luke is because he is trustworthy; he is compassionate; he is empathetic... And in the big cases that's really important because we find out what the truth is, and then we we do what we need to do with that truth," Cantorna said. "And...
Mother of trans youth said he was outed by Pa. Girl Scouts officials
The mother of the 17-year-old transgender boy at the center of an upheaval at a Girl Scouts summer camp in Dauphin County said her son was cruelly outed by the actions of camp directors. In an emotional interview with PennLive, Devin Sloan said her transgender son, a junior counselor who...
Women’s Hoops Awarded WBCA Academic Special Mention
ATLANTA, GA - Susquehanna Women's Basketball garnered special mention to the 2023-24 WBCA Academic Team Honors as part of the association's rollout of the Academic Top 25. The River Hawks received special mention by holding at least a 3.0 combined GPA. The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and two-year college women's basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined GPAs inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2023-24 season is the 29th in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls. Lauren Klein , Julia Pinckert...
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the program and applications are open through August 19, said Julia Brinjac, digital equity program manager...
Trump keeps battleground state lead
Former President Donald Trump is maintaining his edge in key battleground states despite concerns from his own pollster that the replacement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee would knock him out of the lead. In the just-released Emerson College Polling-Hill newspaper survey, Trump lost a little ground but still leads the […]
Reforming juvenile justice system benefits kids, communities
We are youth advocates who were incarcerated at the ages of 14 and 15. We don’t want the juvenile legal system to do to others what it did to us and our peers. When a juvenile under 18 comes into the justice system, the juvenile must be treated not as adult, but as a child, a kid.
Bassmaster Kayak Series kicks off this weekend on the Susquehanna River
Lewisburg, Pa. — This weekend promises a smallmouth bass bonanza for fishermen in the region. On July 27 and 28, kayak anglers are invited to compete in the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Susquehanna River. This competition will give competitors points towards the Angler of the Year race. Lewisburg will serve as home base for anglers, who will be able to launch from any of the public launches outlined...
Football's Matt Schearer Named to 2024 Preseason All-Patriot League Team
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell football's kicker, Matt Schearer, earned a spot on the 2024 Preseason All-Patriot League Team for a second season, the league office announced Wednesday. The junior was one of six special teamers voted to the Preseason All-Patriot League Team and the only kicker recognized. Serving as...
Kennywood rollercoaster reopens after photo appears to show cinderblocks supporting part of the ride
Two days after an alarming photo from oneBURGH media blew up on Facebook, Kennywood pumped the brakes on the Racer, temporarily shutting the rollercoaster down Wednesday.
Sixth-generation broom makers open shop in Lopez
Lopez, Pa. — Since the late 1800s, the Meckley family has been handcrafting brooms using the same methods and equipment from a century ago. Now the family is stepping into the future with a new brick-and-mortar shop to sell their popular handmade goods. Owners Brett and Briana Meckley, of Meckley Brooms, recently opened a retail shop in Lopez, just eight miles north of Ricketts Glen State Park. The shop officially...
Suspects wanted after alleged retail theft, assault at Target
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two people are wanted after an alleged retail theft and assault at Target. According to the Dickson City Police, the man pictured with red hair was involved in a retail theft and assault at Target. Officers stated the man in the grey shirt helped the other suspect […]
Wa-womp at the pump: Pa. drivers served bad gas | Today in Pa.
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Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
Bridge Work to Impact Milton/Route 642 Traffic Saturday
MILTON – Saturday, a PennDOT contractor is going to flagging on the Governor Pollock Bridge, which carries Route 642 between Milton and West Milton. They will have one lane closed at a time and extensive delays are expected. PennDOT asks drivers to remain vigilant, reduce speed, and follow flagger instructions.
Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation
The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:. “It has been an honor to work alongside Dr. Greenstein during his tenure as chancellor of our state system...
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