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More funding for home repair program left out of state budget despite high demand
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help...
AG shuts down Pennsylvania drug lab with arrest of parents — $200K in narcotics found
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A DMT and THC drug lab in Pennsylvania was shut down after two parents were arrested for running it — and the children were at home. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of Drew Divelbliss, 36, and Lauren Divelbliss, 40, after a raid on their home in Eighty […]
Beer News: More Beer Jargon Explained / Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws
A craft brewery in Ohio is suing Pennsylvania over discriminatory beer laws. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more. Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws. On July 17, Urban Artifact, a Cincinnati brewery dedicated to fruit beers filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania alleging discriminatory...
PA’s No. 1 recruit confirms Lasch Bash visit, excited for another look at ‘top-notch’ Penn State football program
The Penn State football team is looking to make a huge impression on several top prospects this weekend at the annual Lasch Bash. One of those prospects who has been a confirmed attendee is the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania in the 2026 recruiting class Kevin Brown. As the Nittany Lions look to inch closer to looking up the top prospect in PA.
Bucknell Football Hosts Successful 2024 Bud Ranck-Tom Gadd Memorial Kickoff Classic
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Alumni, parents, and friends of the Bucknell football program came together at the Bucknell Golf Course this past Saturday for the annual Bud Ranck-Tom Gadd Memorial Kickoff Classic. Participants enjoyed a great day of golf as well as the opportunity to interact with nearly 70 current players on the Bison team.
Highschoolers weld, 3D model, and build during Tinker Camp
Williamsport, Pa. — A group of 30 high school students from around Pennsylvania discovered exciting career possibilities related to STEM fields during Penn College's recent Tinker Camp. Supported by grants from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the Gene Haas Foundation and EQT Corp., the three-day camp introduced students to engineering design, manufacturing, polymer engineering, 3D printing and welding. Penn College faculty and staff led the various workshops in the school’s state-of-the-art labs. ...
CNY softball coach set to receive national honor during Little League World Series in Williamsport
Softball has been a major part of Kathie (Russell) Hucko’s life since she was seven years old. She had such a deep passion for the game that when she had no one else to play with, she’d throw the ball up in the air and catch it, or practice her swing on an empty softball diamond.
Police: FedEx driver robbed in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a FedEx driver says he was robbed in Wilkes-Barre. The driver told police he was making a delivery on Kidder Street Tuesday afternoon when three men forcibly stole the packages he was holding and ran away.
2D3D Regional Juried Exhibit opening Friday night at Station Gallery
LOCK HAVEN – The Clinton County Arts Council will be holding an art gallery opening on Friday, July 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme for this gallery exhibit is 2D3D and is a regional juried exhibit. The public is always invited to come out to this...
Valley Business Leaders Join Wellspan Board of Directors
UNDATED – Two business leaders in the Valley are now on the Board of Directors of WellSpan Health, the company which now owns Evangelical Community Hospital. Roger Haddon, President, CEO and owner of Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation, and Timm Moyer, co-founder of MoJo Active, joined the board July 3. WellSpan’s...
Joe finds himself on Santa's naughty list in Sunbury | Go Joe 27 Day 2
MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — Day two of Go Joe 27 began outside Rusty Rail Brewing Company in Mifflinburg Tuesday morning. From there, Newswatch 16's Morning Meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, will bike through Lewisburg, then along the Susquehanna River before stopping in Sunbury around noon. Then, he will travel through Stonington, Trevorton, Shamokin and Kulpmont before ending the day in Mount Carmel Town Park.
Montour County art studio helps children and adults find their creative side
DANVILLE, Pa. — Zanzart Art Studio sits on Mill Street in Danville. The spot is no stranger to creativity. Suzanne Walzer previously used the space as an art school for children, but when the pandemic hit, she moved to Virginia. Walzer says she became very ill, but the thought...
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