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Sen. Fetterman urges Dep. of Agriculture to protect small, domestic livestock producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — In an effort to safeguard small domestic poultry and livestock producers from the interests of large corporations, Senator John Fetterman sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The letter expressed endorsement for the “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets” and “Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems” […]
Pa.’s student financial aid agency to shrink its workforce by 80 positions
Pennsylvania’s student financial aid agency is looking to shrink its workforce by 80 positions over the coming year as it finally ends its role as a federal student loan servicer. A spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency confirmed one of the agency’s departments notified its employees last...
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Pa. Wilds Monday afternoon
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 1:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for Northern Clinton, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:44 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Funeral arrangements announced for retired Baltimore police officer, Harford County volunteer firefighter Timothy Holt
FALLSTON, MD—Funeral arrangements have been announced for a retired Baltimore police officer and Harford County volunteer firefighter. Timothy A. “Tim” Holt, an Iraq War veteran, died July 3 of a stroke at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. The Bel Air resident was 57 years old.
CCBC receives $601K grant from Lowe's Foundation
The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $601,000 to Community College of Baltimore County as a part of a select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants, CCBC officials announced July 23. Since awarding its first grants one year ago, the foundation has expanded skilled trades career pathways through its growing network of 35 community colleges and nonprofits in rural and urban communities across 27 states. The grant will enable CCBC...
Shooting in Towson Prompts Police Investigation
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in Towson yesterday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard at approximately 1:30…
Councilman Marks to recommend lowering development on 188 acres in south Perry Hall
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will support reducing the development potential of more than 188 acres in the south Perry Hall area as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. The properties are included in Issues 5-036 and 5-181 and stretch from...
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Community helps vendors affected by antiques warehouse fire in Lancaster County
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Lancaster County borough is still feeling the loss of a business that went up in flames. Tollbooth Antiques Warehouse in Columbia was destroyed in the fire on Thursday. Now, community members are coming together to help the owners and vendors. "Just surreal, really," said Fiffer...
Jersey Mike’s opening in Cumberland County
Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening another outpost this week in Cumberland County. One of the sub restaurants is en route to 40 Shippensburg Shopping Center in Shippensburg on July 24. As part of the grand opening, a fundraiser will be held July 24-28 to support Make-A-Wish- Greater Pennsylvania and...
Cumberland County college plans to sell underutilized land
A Cumberland County college is partnering with a commercial real estate company. Central Penn College in East Pennsboro Township has announced that it’s partnering with RSR Realtors to issue a “request for proposals” to develop underutilized land on, and adjacent to its campus. If you purchase a...
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