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Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
Penn State Extension Master Watershed tree and shrub sale for fundraising
The Penn State Extension's Master Watershed program is holding its fifth annual native tree and shrub sale this fall as a fundraiser to support watershed activities, and to promote healthy watersheds. Scientists have found that trees benefit the environment, provide support for birds, insects and other wildlife, as well as...
Business leaders wary of critical mineral subsidies
(The Center Square) — As federal money and private investment pour into critical minerals, Pennsylvania’s potential is great. The grants that buoy more research to figure out the size of the market in the commonwealth, however, mean some projects are wary of embracing government handouts. For one leader, efforts that don’t diversify draw suspicion as he doesn’t see a strong future in critical minerals without other energy-focused endeavors. ...
Bayer notches win in litigation over whether Roundup has caused cancer
Agribusiness giant Bayer won a legal victory last week in long-running litigation over whether its popular Roundup pesticide has caused cancer. The case started in 2019, when a husband and wife in Pennsylvania sued Missouri-based Monsanto, which Bayer purchased in 2018, and alleged the company had violated state law by not including a cancer warning […]
Pa. Game Commission asks public to report wild turkey sightings
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the Pa. community to report any wild turkeys spotted through the end of August. If you spot any wild turkeys through Aug. 31, make it count by reporting it to the Commission’s Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which can be found by clicking here. You will […]
Harris’s love of Doritos at orchestrated Sheetz stop draws skepticism
Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop at a Sheetz gas station convenience store while campaigning in Pennsylvania on Sunday, and some critics are questioning the authenticity of her new obsession with the popular Doritos brand after two different videos began circulating on social media. “Every road trip needs a snack break. Doritos acquired. I […]
Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo location in Pennsylvania, other states
(WTAJ) — Giant Eagle is selling off every GetGo convenience store/gas station in an attempt to focus on the core of their brand. The company announced the sale of the chain of convenience stores to Couche-Tard, an international company in the convenience store and fuel industry. While the sale isn’t expected to be complete until […]
Shapiro: Trump has no credibility to speak on antisemitism
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) slammed former President Trump on Monday, saying that he has no credibility to speak about antisemitism. Shapiro was on the shortlist to be Vice President Harris’s running mate in the weeks before she announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) would join her ticket. On Monday, MSNBC’s Joy Reid asked him…
Fetterman skipping DNC after list of rifts with Democratic colleagues
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) will not attend the Democratic National Convention this week, though he denied his decision was over his disagreements with his party’s peers over his stance on Israel. The Pennsylvania senator insisted the announcement has nothing to do with his pro-Israel stance, which has alienated him from some of his Democratic colleagues. […]
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Berwick Woman
BLOOMSBURG — A fatal accident in Montour Township, Columbia County has left one person dead…the tragedy follows a collision between a motorcycle and a car. The incident happened around 2pm Tuesday, on Route 11 near Bloomsburg. Killed was 36-year-old Ruth Persing, she was a passenger on a motorcycle...
Former Teacher Accused Of Sending Explicit Picture To Student
A former teacher from Northern Lebanon School District, Ryan Stewart, 47, has been charged with sending an explicit image to a student. The incident allegedly occurred in May 2024, and the charges were filed on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Stewart, a resident of Jonestown, Lebanon County, reportedly admitted to sending the image via Snapchat during an interview with investigators, but claimed it was an accident, according to ABC27.
North Lebanon appoints resident Rick Blouch to Regional Police Commission
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