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Benton rodeo returning this month
Benton, Pa. — The annual rodeo is riding into Benton this month, with bull riding, barrel racing, and seven days of fun! The 39th annual Frontier Days Championship Rodeo and Bull-A-Rama will be held from July 16-21 at the Benton Area Rodeo Association fairgrounds on Mendenhall Lane. The grounds and vendors open at 5 p.m. each night. Schedule of events: ...
GOOD MORNING PA - LNTT CARES RALLY
THE 2024 LAKE NAOMI TIMBER TRAILS CARES RALLY IS FILLED WITH FUN ACTIVITIES ALL MONTH LONG. A 5K WALK/RUN WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY JULY 14TH AT 9AM. FIND ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS AND OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING AT LNTTCARESRALLY.ORG.
Julian Fleming Holds Wide Receivers Camp At Southern Columbia
CATAWISSA, Pa. — “Off the play action...CJ Stroud wants the down field shot and he's got Fleming running free and Julian Fleming battles to the end zone touchdown Ohio State,” said announcer. The Penn State fans are hoping to hear that named called this fall. “CJ Stroud...
Christmas in July in Carbon County
ALBRIGHTSVILLE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some folks spent their Saturday having some fun in the sun all while enjoying the Christmas spirit in July. Seeing Santa in the heart of Summer is something you might not expect to see in the Poconos. But at Spruce Ridge reindeer in Albrightsville. Owner Casandra Hoover believes the joy […]
Coroner identifies victim in fatal crash
Upper Fairfield Township, Pa. — A 65-year-old Montoursville woman was killed after the vehicle she was riding in was hit by a passing driver, officials say. Kathleen McFadden was the front passenger in a vehicle being driven by her husband as the pair headed north in the 4800 block of Upper Fairfield Township just before 8 p.m. A Jeep driver coming in the opposite direction moved into the McFadden's lane to pass a vehicle, and struck the vehicle nearly head-on, said Lycoming County Coroner Charles...
Ostriches, Camels, & Zebras, oh my! | Penn National hosts unique racing event to draw interest into sport
EAST HANOVER, Pa. — A set of animals you don’t typically see racing around the track were at Penn National Race Course in Dauphin County on Friday. Penn National Race Course held its 9th annual Ostrich and Camel Race in East Hanover Township with a new addition of zebras, on this year’s race lineup.
Watch: Pirates manager ejected after call that shocked both teams' broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was ejected at a pivotal point in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the New York Mets when he took exception to a strike call that was so bad, that it left both teams' broadcasters utterly baffled.With the Pirates trailing by three runs, outfielder Jack Suwinski was called to pinch hit with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That at-bat resulted in him striking out on a 3-2 pitch from Reed Garrett. But that decisive swing only came after home plate umpire John Tumpane made two extremely bad strike calls earlier...
Williamsport Home cuts the ribbon on new resident wellness center
Williamsport, Pa. – A new on-site health and fitness center has recently opened on the campus of The Williamsport Home (TWH). Williamsport Wellness is open only to residents of the Loyalsock Township continuing care retirement community campus, according to a news release. TWH staff hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for for the facility, giving residents, staff, and the community an opportunity to tour the center and explore...
Former Penn State cornerback A.J. Lytton dies at 24
A.J. Lytton, a former Penn State cornerback, died in a car accident Saturday morning, his former high school confirmed. Lytton, 24, was among three that died. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson and former Charlotte and Maryland wide receiver Isaiah Hazel are the others. According to Maryland State Police, Hazel was...
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
Part of Pennsylvania under a heat advisory Tuesday
On Monday at 3:10 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Tuesday between noon and 8 p.m. for Southern Lycoming as well as Huntingdon, Fulton, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values of 100 to 104 degrees expected for...
Abuse and neglect investigations of aging Pennsylvanians are woefully slow. The results can be devastating.
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing...
Lake Ariel Fire Company celebrates Independence Day with parade and fundraiser
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. — Lake Ariel Fire Company is celebrating Independence Day weekend at their local fire station while raising money to fund operations. Hundreds of people gathered today in Lake Ariel for the parade and fireworks and to support their volunteer fire company. The Lake Ariel Volunteer...
Pittston Area wins D16 8-10 Softball title
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Pittston Area scored five times in the top of sixth inning to defeat Mountain Top 6-3 on Sunday to claim the District 16 8-10 Softball championship. Andrea Colon picked up the win on the mound in addition to hitting a go-ahead...
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