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Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
Planning to attend the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show? Here's what to know
In July 1975, local artists Bruce Johnson and Reed Dixon took their idea of holding an art show in Mount Gretna to John Wenzler, the then director of Chautauqua Summer Programs. Together they prepared the grounds for the first-ever Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, now celebrating its 50th year. In...
Update: Berks County under a flash flood warning Monday morning
An updated flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:07 a.m. in effect until 7:30 a.m. for Berks County. "At 6:07 a.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated showers and thunderstorms that produced between 1 and 4.5 inches of rain across the warned area have weakened and mostly moved to the south and east. Portions of Route 422 in Exeter Township are closed due to flash flooding," according to the weather service. "This includes Interstate 176 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 3 and 11."
10 most expensive homes sold in Lebanon County, July 15-21
A house in North Cornwall Township that sold for $1.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lebanon County in the past week. In total, 23 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $352,927. The average price per square foot was $202.
Getting the Christmas in July spirit in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Train enthusiasts got in the Christmas spirit at a local railroad museum on Sunday. The Anthracite Model Railroad Society in Hazle Township held its annual Christmas in July event to bring in donations for the center. Dozens of model trains and sets are in place around the building, representing […]
Wrapping up three-day celebration in Columbia County
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was the last day of an annual three-day celebration in Columbia County. 28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne made it out for the final day to learn more about the history rooted in their community. Sunday was the final day of the seventh annual weekend-long Berwick World War II event […]
Fire damages home in Swoyersville
SWOYERSVILLE, Pa. — Crews knocked down a fire Sunday afternoon in Luzerne County. Flames broke out along Poland Street in Swoyersville around 1:30 p.m. Officials tell Newswatch 16 the cause of the fire is believed to be electrical. One firefighter suffered an injury to his hand while fighting the...
Luzerne County presents revised plan for $1 million in opioid settlement funds
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A new plan has been proposed for $1 million in Luzerne County opioid settlement funds that must be programmed by the end of August so they don’t have to be returned, according to Tuesday’s council work session agenda. Scrambling...
Inaugural dynamic & interactive event proves success
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families made memories Saturday morning at the Inaugural Kids Discovery Day and Touch-a-Truck and Community Expo. Hosted by Casa of Luzerne County and the Luzerne Child Advocacy Center, this free community event saw kids seeing, climbing in, and exploring their favorite first responder, military, and construction vehicles. In addition, community […]
Bloomsburg man allegedly assaults person outside bar
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after causing a disturbance outside of a bar in Columbia County. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department, they observed Andrew Cichy, 32, assaulting a person outside of Hess’ Tavern in Bloomsburg. On arrival, Bloomsburg PD saw an assault victim unconscious in the alley next to the […]
Hazleton-based Stripes and Strikes wins 18U travel softball national title
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A perfect 6-0 week led to a travel softball under-18 national championship this weekend for Stripes and Strikes, a travel softball team based out of Hazleton featuring several players from around the area. Stripes and Strikes clinched the national title with...
Ancestry Library Edition Always Available
Looking to research your family history? Shamokin-Coal Township Public library is just the place to go! Our library offers free public access to the Ancestry Library Edition online database. This means that thousands of records pertaining to births, deaths, marriages, census data, and so much more can be easily retrieved with just a few simple steps!
‘All for the honor and glory of God’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Church bells began to peal about 12:20 p.m. on July 13 as close to 40 pilgrims walked down Main Street in Glen Lyon, ready to turn a corner and ascend the last hill to St. Adalbert’s Church. “I don’t think...
One woman dead after fatal crash in Susquehanna County
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One woman is dead after a fatal crash Saturday night in Susquehanna County. According to a Pennsylvania State Police Press release, police were called to the intersection of Snake Creek Road and Laurel Lake Road for a two car crash just after 7:00 p.m. 29-year-old Kelsey McCarthy was pronounced dead […]
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