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Somerset communities issue water conservation guidelines; farmers feeling heat of drought
Dry conditions through June and July have caught up with Somerset County as more municipalities have issued water conservation guidelines and farmers expect a bleak year of production. On Thursday, the National Integrated Drought Information System reported that 77,715 people in Somerset County are affected by drought, which is an increase of 100%...
College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael
Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died due to complications from a respiratory illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to the campus community Sunday afternoon. Carmichael was a published author, renowned Civil War scholar and Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil...
Red Cross offers $20 Amazon gift card to incentivize blood donations in August
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The American Red Cross is teaming up with Amazon to motivate potential blood donors to step up. On Monday, the organization urged donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood...
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...
York County champ Northeastern takes charge at American Legion Baseball Region 4 Tournament
By clearing a 13-7 victory over Hummelstown Sunday, Northeastern punched its ticket to the American Legion Baseball Region 4 title round. The York County champions pieced together a rowdy nine-run fifth to hand Hummelstown its first setback of the tournament. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Harrisburg local hired as Central Penn College’s new head baseball coach
(WHTM)– The Central Penn College Knights announced the hiring of their new head baseball coach on Monday, July 22. Charles “Chaz” Stevens is joining Central Penn as head coach after two years as head coach at his alma mater, Central Dauphin East High School in Harrisburg. Steven stayed local throughout college, attending Penn State Harrisburg, […]
Benefit scheduled to aid vendors at burned-out Lancaster County antiques warehouse: report
Boltz Auction Company, of Lancaster, is planning a benefit auction to aid those who lost their livelihood in the fire that destroyed the Toll House Auction Mall on July 18. The mall is located in Columbia, Lancaster County. Thursday’s fire swept through the building, melting the roof of the warehouse...
Area Man Identified as Driver Who Fled Scene After Crashing Into Utility Pole in Morris Township
MORRIS TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say an area man has been identified as the driver in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Township. According to a release issued by PSP Clearfield on Friday, July 19, the crash happened on Pardee Street, in Morris Township, Clearfield County, around 10:06 p.m. on Monday, July 15.
Man spotted driving recklessly multiple times in Renovo arrested
Renovo, Pa. — A 21-year-old Montandon man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from what police describe as "an ongoing incident" from June 17 to July 4. Nathaniel S. Strouse was driving at a high rate of speed up and down Fifth Street in Renovo on June 17. "He came within inches of intentionally striking a 25-year-old pregnant female on the street, who had to jump out of the way," police wrote in a press release. ...
Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
This Delaware County community cane in first for highest median income in Pennsylvania. Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns dropped in rank for wealth, while two had higher wealth rankings this year.
Susquehanna Regional EMS earns award from American Heart/Stroke Association
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa.'s prehospital services team, the Susquehanna Regional EMS, recently received recognition from the American Heart/Stroke Association. The 2024 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award acknowledges the EMS team's continued success in using the Mission lifeline program, which showcases prehospital emergency responses to heart attacks and strokes. “This recognition demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to clinical excellence, providing outstanding care along with early notification to the emergency departments that they transport to,” said Tony Bixby, chief, SREMS, and director, Prehospital Services, UPMC in North Central Pa. “This great work has undoubtedly improved patient outcomes and saved lives throughout the north central region of Pa.”
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
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