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Shenandoah Man Wanted for Aluminum Theft from Former Employer in Ringtown
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Shenandoah resident for allegedly stealing from his former employer in Ringtown. According to court documents filed by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Nicholas Reese, 48-year-old Dennis Bugden, of Shenandoah, has been charged with burglary, theft of secondary metal, and criminal trespass following an incident on May 4, 2024.
High temperatures in the 90s forecast for central Pa. this weekend
The National Weather Service is calling for more weather in the low to mid-90s and possible thunderstorms throughout central Pennsylvania this weekend. The Harrisburg area is expected to have a high temperature near 92 on Friday with a 50% chance of precipitation after 1 p.m. Other places in central Pa., such as Lancaster and York will have heat indexes around 100 on Friday, the NWS said.
Three Pa. educators to study Lake Erie issues aboard EPA research vessel Lake Guardian
When the Environmental Protection Agency research vessel Lake Guardian arrives in Presque Isle Bay, it will be carrying not only scientists but also three Pennsylvania educators. The three, including one from Erie County, were among 15 chosen from an applicant pool of 115 Great Lakes-region educators. Those selected for the shipboard science workshop...
Happy hours could be longer with more specials. How PA bill could change after-work drinks
Happy hour could get a little happier thanks to a state bill which would allow Pennsylvania bar owners to expand their hours. House Bill 829, which was introduced last year and provides several amendments to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, passed Tuesday in the State Senate with a 47-3 vote. ...
Biz in the Valley: Beaver, Lawrence counties see natural gas impact fee payout, Conway man honored for support work
Biz in the Valley is a monthly roundup of business happenings in the Beaver Valley and beyond. To submit an item, email csuttles00@gmail.com. Pennsylvania’s tax on natural gas production generated nearly $180 million statewide last year, according to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission – about $100 million less than the year prior.
Climate advocates boost EVs as anti-EV ads run in Pa.
Holiday weekends often bring up conversations about gas prices. But electric vehicle advocates want more people to consider skipping the pump altogether. The advocacy arm of the Environmental Defense Fund says EVs are getting more affordable and convenient each year. The push comes as an oil refining trade group is...
Heat advisory affecting Pennsylvania until Saturday evening
On Friday at 2:52 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid from 10 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. "Heat index values ranging from 100 to 104 degrees expected," comments the weather service. "Very warm and humid conditions tonight will offer little relief from the heat."
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, PA, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in […]
Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year's budget, but talks aren’t going well
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, Pa. — An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the...
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