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Prior Misconduct Rarely an Obstacle for Doctors in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program
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 — Matthew Roman used to be Pennsylvania’s top doctor for getting a medical marijuana card. In 2018, the year dispensaries began selling cannabis in the state, Roman was the only doctor to issue more than 3,000 medical marijuana certifications in Pennsylvania, according to health department records obtained by Spotlight PA through a Commonwealth Court decision. Back then, Roman was more than just a prolific certifier. He sued federal officials in 2018, claiming they unconstitutionally blocked people enrolled in state...
Pat Houser Golf Tournament Raises $30K for Skills of Central PA
Four golfers representing Sheetz Inc. claimed the title of 2024 champions at the 19th annual Pat Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 19 at Toftrees Resort. Hosted by the Skills Foundation, the event raised over $30,000 to assist people with intellectual disabilities supported by Skills of Central PA in 17 counties. Competing in a “shamble” format, 22 teams squared off in the tournament, which memorializes a founding member of the Skills Board of Directors, Pat Houser. Jack Wagner, Ryan Pugh, Jason Nagy and Jonathan Madey comprised the winning team from Sheetz. Finishing second overall, was the UPMC Altoona Team of Tim Balconi, Dan Casillo and...
TYM North America Announces Grand Opening and Expansion of New Facility
Bloomsburg, PA – TYM North America, a leader in the tractor industry, announced Aug. 26, 2024, the grand opening and expansion of its new 90,000-square-foot parts and distribution center located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. This significant development emphasizes TYM’s commitment to supporting dealer growth and enhancing service capabilities across North America.
Fire destroys home in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Flames destroyed a home in Lackawanna County Sunday night. Crews responded to Orchard Lane in Abington Township near Clarks Summit around 6:30 p.m. and were met with heavy smoke when they arrived. Chinchilla Fire Chief Connolly says a woman and two children were inside the...
Sixth Annual Hazleton Area Children’s Festival held in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The focus was on family fun Sunday near Hazleton. Hundreds of families filled Hazle Township Community Park for the Sixth Annual Hazleton Area Children’s Festival. The non-profit, Hazleton Power, hosted the event. It featured a wide variety of activities and attractions, including mini golf, a petting zoo, and even […]
Pittston: Library friends hosting fundraiser at Red Mill
Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library will hold a fundraising event at the Red Mill from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. There will be entertainment by Phyllis Hopkins Electric Duo. The donation of $30 per person will get you three drinks (beer or soda), unlimited pizza, basket raffles and 50/50.
Tioga County, PA, flood victims can apply for water heater grant
TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) — Tioga County, Pennsylvania, residents who lost their water heaters during the flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Debby might be eligible to get a free replacement. Develop Tioga is currently accepting grant applications to help community members replace their water heaters. Residents who no longer have working water heaters […]
Nazareth Area School District might need a new school due to enrollment surge, engineer says
700 homes are in the pipeline to be built in the Nazareth Area School District over the next 10 years, according to the district’s engineer. Now is the time to start thinking about how to make room for all these new children, engineer Arif Fazil told the Nazareth Area School Board at its most recent meeting. Fazil was president of D’Huy Engineering Inc. of Bethlehem, which was acquired earlier this year by CHA of Albany, New York.
Zearfoss finds top-ten twice in North Dakota WoO double; Big money at Huset’s awaits
JONESTOWN, Pa. (August 26, 2024) - It was a consistent weekend through North Dakota for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, accumulating back-to-back top-tens in back-to-back starts at River Cities Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24. Zearfoss, who now owns 14 top-tens on the season with the Greatest Show On Dirt, finished ninth and 10th in his top-ten performances - a perfect momentum kick with big money on the table at Huset’s Speedway over Labor Day Weekend.
Susquehanna highlighted in 2025 Fiske Guide to Colleges
Susquehanna University has been spotlighted as a national leader in business and study-abroad programs in the 41st edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges. The respected publication, which profiles over 300 top universities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, also calls Susquehanna “a refreshing alternative to the cookie-cutter education at many small colleges.”
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