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WPIAL Class 5A preview: Increased playoff field a welcomed change
Aug. 18—Upper St. Clair and Woodland Hills felt the disappointment last season, and Penn Hills experienced it two years ago. They all had winning records and narrowly missed the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs in what was unquestionably the toughest classification to qualify. But there is added hope for 5A teams this fall since the playoff bracket has increased from eight teams to 12. That's a ...
Manager’s little different pre-game message pays off for Pennsylvania in Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT—A little different message by manager Brad Hamilton before the game paid off as the Pennsylvania entry in the 77th Little League World Series staved off elimination. Instead of going with a “little bit of a firestorm” in the dorm Hamilton said in a post-game news conference he...
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
Major U.S. real estate commission changes due Saturday but ‘already in effect’ in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — It’s T-minus one day in some parts of America, but some of the biggest changes to homebuying and selling already began Wednesday here. To settle a lawsuit accusing Realtors and some brokerages of colluding to keep real estate commissions high, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed in March to pay $418 million plus make significant changes to real estate sales business practices.
Williamsport welcomes Yankees, Tigers for Little League Classic
Williamsport, Pa. — Scores of Little League players from around the world got the chance to greet some of Major League Baseball's biggest stars Sunday, as two teams flew into the region for the Little League Classic. The Detroit Tigers were the first to arrive Sunday morning, stepping onto the tarmac of the Williamsport Regional Airport to a legion of Little League players from Santa Clara, representing the Cuba Region, and Boerne Little League in Texas, representing the Southwest Region. The New York Yankees followed, with the Cardenales, Venezuela team representing the Latin American Region, and the Paseo Verde team from Nevada representing the Mountain Region greeting the players as they stepped off the plane. This is the seventh installment of the Little League Classic, which brings MLB teams to Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport during the Little League World Series. The game airs tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
Two are dead in Wayne County crash, coroner confirms
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Note: The above video is from an earlier story. Wayne County Coroner Edward R. Howell on Sunday confirmed that two people are dead following a three-vehicle wreck Saturday night in Cherry Ridge Twp. The two people who died in the 8:43 p.m. crash on state...
Cutters-Scrappers Rained Out On Saturday Night
Niles, OH – After a 43-minute pregame delay, Mother Nature stood victorious over both the Williamsport Crosscutters and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on Saturday night at Eastwood Field as the scheduled third game of this four-game series was canceled due to rain. Per MLB Draft League rules, tonight’s schedule...
Inmate sprays cleaning fluid in correctional officer’s eye
West Burlington, Pa. — A correctional officer was sprayed in the face with cleaning fluid by an inmate. Jonathan Rivera, 34, allegedly attacked the employee as they were helping with a mattress for a new inmate. The officer was transported to Towanda Memorial Hospital to have her eyes flushed, according to the complaint. A surveillance video showed Rivera approach the officer before spraying the fluid toward them, Trooper Daniel Kopec...
Area college set to offer low-cost EMT course
Roulette, Pa. — An area college is putting on an EMT training course with a special offer for Potter County residents. Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is offering an EMT training course for $350, and Potter County residents who pass the course may be eligible for a reimbursement. People from outside of Potter County are also welcome to sign up for the course, but are not eligible for the same reimbursement. ...
Donations still needed, available for pickup in Tioga County, PA, after floods
TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) — Tioga County, Pennsylvania, community members can still help their neighbors who were impacted by the floods caused by the remnants of Hurricane Debby, and those in need can still pick up donated items. As of Saturday afternoon, donations are being accepted at the Westfield Borough Office/Crary Hose Company (429 E. […]
PSP to host free license plate replacement event
Montoursville, Pa. — The Pa. State Police and State Rep. Joe Hamm's office will host a license plate replacement event for people with damaged, peeling, and otherwise unreadable license plates. In order to receive a new plate, participants must drive the vehicle with the damaged plate attached; have a current registration card; and have a Pennsylvania driver's license that is not expired. The plate replacement event will be held Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4-7 p.m. at PSP Montoursville, 899 Cherry St. All paperwork for obtaining a plate replacement will be handled at the event. Those who cannot attend the event may apply for a license plate replacement by completing PennDOT's form MV-46, including authorization by a Certified Safety Inspector or State Trooper. Driving a vehicle with an illegible license plate may result in a fine of up to $100.
Waldameer Investigating Incident on Amusement Ride
Waldameer Amusement Park said it is investigating an incident involving one of its rides Saturday evening, according to a post on the park's Facebook page. It happened on the Flying Swings ride, the park said. Initial reports from the scene indicated at least three kids suffered non-life-threatening injuries around 7:30 p.m.
Wasser Cup high school golf: Pleasant Valley’s Patascher brothers win by two shots
Drew Patascher’s competitiveness on the golf course is borne out of his desire to not have to only hear about his brother Lydon’s exploits. “He gives me a goal to beat in a round,” Drew Patascher said. “If I see he’s at 1-under, 2-under, I’ve got to make a move because of that competitiveness. “I don’t want it to be all about him when we get home.” That is challenging considering Lydon, a ...
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