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PA Turnpike to Suspend Construction During Holiday Weekend
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are gearing up for a busy Labor Day weekend. Turnpike officials expect nearly 3 million motorists to travel the PA Turnpike system, now thru Monday. All roadway construction and maintenance projects will be suspended until Monday at 11 p.m.
Minersville Police Equipped for Critical Incidents with New Rifles
On Wednesday morning, Geissele Automatics, a manufacturer of firearms and accessories based in North Wales, Montgomery County, donated nine rifles to the Minersville Police Department. The donation, valued at nearly $20,000, included six M4 Platform Short Barrel rifles, one for each of the department's full-time officers, and three full-size rifles,...
What $250,000 can buy you in Lebanon, Aug. 19 to 25
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Aug. 19 and Aug. 25. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Lebanon, all of which featured homes under $250,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top eight...
These Are the 41 Best Employers in the State Pennsylvania, According to Workers
Pennsylvania just CLEANED up on a list of the best employers in the ENTIRE country. The latest roundup of nation's favorite employers is out — and among the top 10 companies, three are also headquartered in Pennsylvania. Beyond that a total of 16 employers made the list of the...
How to file a claim in Pennsylvania’s $20 million+ unclaimed property settlement
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – More than $20 million is available to claim for Pennsylvanians as part of a settlement tied to a recent U.S. Supreme Court case. The Pennsylvania Treasury says in February 2023 the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Pennsylvania in the case Delaware v. Pennsylvania et al. The case found that […]
Hemlock PD: Attempt to identify
Hemlock Township, Pa. — The Hemlock Township Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify an individual. The white male was involved in an incident at W. F. Welliver & Son on August 28, according to Hemlock Township Police Department. Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to contact the station at (570) 784-6543 or email Patrolman Alan Lynn at lynn@hemlocktownship.org.
Update: Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail in part of Pennsylvania Thursday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 4:47 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Franklin, Perry and Cumberland counties. Brace for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $54 million drawing
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Pennsylvania won $44 million in the August 19 drawing. Is this your lucky night?. Here are Wednesday’s winning lottery numbers:
Pa. begins streamlining out-of-state physician licensures
Harrisburg, Pa. — Beginning Aug. 26, the Pennsylvania boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine will start reviewing expedited licensure applications from out-of-state physicians within the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). Participating physicians must have a letter of qualification in order to apply. The IMLC policy is intended to make it easier for licensed physicians from other states and territories to work in Pennsylvania, both for convenience and to address an ongoing health care worker shortage. ...
These three court cases could determine how Pennsylvania handles mail ballots this fall
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free newsletters here.Three legal disputes over mail ballots in Pennsylvania are in line for possible rulings from statewide appellate courts ahead of November’s election. That could mean late-in-the-game changes to the rules that govern vote counting in a crucial swing state.In Washington County, a Court of Common Pleas judge ruled Friday that the county must notify voters if their mail ballot is at risk of being rejected, so they have a chance to challenge the decision or cast a provisional...
Pa. Election 2024: Everything You Need to Know About Requesting, Filling Out and Returning Your Mail Ballot
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 — On Nov. 5, Pennsylvanians will vote for president, U.S. House and Senate, state row offices (attorney general, auditor general and treasurer) and the legislature. While many voters will head to their local polling place on Election Day, others will opt to vote by mail instead. All registered voters in the commonwealth have been able to vote by mail since 2020. Mail voting can be confusing and has been made even more so...
In Pennsylvania, a Republican plots victory - via mail
Tom Eddy has a message for Republicans on how they can put Pennsylvania in Donald Trump's win column in November. "For Republicans, whether for Trump, Congress or Senate, to win in Pennsylvania, we've got to get people to use this method of voting." adm/sst
Lawmakers pushing for televised coverage of Steelers games in Central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — As the National Football League’s regular season kickoff approaches, Pennsylvania State Reps. Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming (both D-Dauphin) are pushing for the Harrisburg region to have access to Pittsburgh Steelers football. The Federal Communications Commission currently allows NFL teams to claim television broadcast markets based solely on geography—meaning the owner of the […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, Aug. 19-25
A house in Bethel that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 116 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $306,697. The average price per square foot was $191.
Constable James Drahovsky Left Gun In Restroom: Lebanon DA
Lebanon County Constable James Drahovsky left his gun in the public restroom at the District Justice Office located at 502 State Drive on Monday, Aug. 26, Chief County Detective Jonathan Hess detailed in the affidavit of probable cause. The 70-year-old left in the Glock 27 loaded with six 40 caliber...
Pair linked to numerous ATM thefts in three counties
WYOMISSING, Pa. - Investigators from Wyomissing and Pennsylvania State Police say they've arrested the suspects in a series of thefts of ATM machines that took place across three counties. Between August and October 2023, police say they investigated numerous thefts, attempted thefts and burglaries that investigators have linked to 21-year-old...
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