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Pa. Senate approves promotion of local airman to Brigadier General
An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez, who currently serves as the 193rd Special Operation...
Columbia County camp teaches children about the outdoors and working as a team
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — Children fly through the air on zip lines at Bloomsburg University. It's just one of many activities at Camp Quest. The day camp teaches children between the ages of 8 and 13 about exploring the outdoors and working as a team. "We get on the river,...
Troy man will spend 5-12 years in prison on meth charges
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- A Troy, Pennsylvania man will serve at least 5 years in prison on two separate meth charges. According to the Bradford County District Attorney, William McClintic, 59, was sentenced to a minimum of five and a maximum of 12 years in a State Correctional Facility on two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver Between 10 and 50 grams of Methamphetamine.
Man arrested after allegedly raping minor in Brookline hotel
A 45-year-old man was arrested this week after he allegedly drove to Brookline from Pennsylvania and raped a minor whom he had met on a social media app. Edward Garry is facing charges of enticing a child under 16 and aggravated rape of a child, according to records from Brookline District Court.
Four Pennsylvania Men Charged with Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Violations in Pittsburgh
Four Pennsylvania residents have been brought up on serious charges of violating federal firearms and narcotics laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. The indictment, served by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, includes allegations of unlawful possession with the intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as firearm possession by convicted felons. The Department of Justice press release identifies the accused as Derrick Lyman of McKeesport, Kenneth Hamlin Jr. of Murrysville, Daniel Jackson of Penn Hills, and Devlin Clifford of Monroeville.
College of Medicine welcomes international students to Hershey
HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State College of Medicine’s Global Health Exchange Program welcomed 12 international students to central Pennsylvania for three weeks of training and learning in Hershey. The Global Health Exchange Program (GHEP) is a three-credit, completely immersive course of study embedded in the master of public...
‘Health To Go’ vending machine brings free health resources to Harrisburg
HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State College of Medicine is partnering with UPMC, the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and Dauphin County to launch a new smart "Health To Go" vending machine that can provide free health, wellness and personal care items and connect users to community services. The vending machine is...
The Medical Minute: Why experts are watching the H5N1 bird flu so closely
HERSHEY, Pa. — Several people started to develop concerning symptoms after working with dairy cows, adding to headlines that had already become worrisome. For decades, medical scientists have warned of the potentially cataclysmic dangers of variants of so-called avian flu. From antiquity to as recently as 15 years ago, outbreaks of bird flu have wreaked havoc on a global scale. The pandemic of 1918, which killed more than 50 million people and sickened 500 million others worldwide, was caused by a virus that began with infected birds directly sickening humans.
Brewing reps cheer summertime in Selinsgrove
Penn College reppin' and cheerin' at the Selinsgrove Brewfest! Rachel J. Gobin, a 2022 brewing & fermentation science graduate and brewer at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte, hands over a sample as brewing instructor Timothy L. Yarrington looks on. Representatives from Penn College’s brewing & fermentation science major were among those...
Cash Stolen from Vehicle in West Mahanoy Township near Frackville
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a report of cash stolen from a vehicle in West Mahanoy Township. According to Troopers, on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, police investigated a report that some removed 20 $100 Bills, totaling $2,000 from the glovebox a GM Acadia which was unlocked and parked on South Line Street. The theft is believed to have occurred between 8:00pm on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 and 1:00pm, on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.
Sunflower Festival returns to Muncy
Muncy, Pa. — Today Farm's annual Sunflower Festival is set to return Aug. 10. Susquehanna Mills Co., Today Farm & Market, and Bullfrog Brewery will be host the festival at Today Farm & Market, 215 Shady Lane, Muncy. A range of vendors, fun family activities, and food trucks will be available from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. People attending will have the opportunity to walk through the sunflower fields, pick their own sunflower, and find the best background for a photo. Hayrides, face painting, and activities with farm animals will be happening from the afternoon through the evening. To learn more about the Sunflower Festival, visit Today Farm & Market's Facebook.
Claremont Motorsports Park and KEY Auto Group Proudly Present the Milton CAT 75 for The Modified Racing Series
**Claremont, NH -** Claremont Motorsports Park, in partnership with the KEY Auto Group, is thrilled to announce the Milton CAT 75, taking place on Friday night, August 2nd. This exhilarating event will feature the renowned Modified Racing Series, showcasing the thrilling talent and power of Tour-Type Modified Racing. Fans will...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 70: Samuel Spolski, Nativity BVM HS
Coaches Comments: Samuel is a returning 3-year starter on both sides of the ball. He leads our team in rushing as a sophomore. His junior season was cut short with an injury last season. We are expecting him to have a tremendous senior season. He is also ranked number one in his class academically.
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