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Steward to close two Ohio hospitals, Pennsylvania facility at risk
Steward is closing two Ohio hospitals with another in Pennsylvania at high risk of closure as the health system continues to limp through bankruptcy. The closures of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, come after Steward failed to find a buyer for the facilities. The hospitals will start closing on or around Sept. 20, according to the system.
Plans for $450 million Pennsylvania laboratory complex unveiled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Department of General Services (DGS) recently unveiled plans to construct a new $450 million joint laboratory complex in Harrisburg. According to DGS, the site plans they unveiled for the $450 million laboratory complex will provide state-of-the-art research and analysis facilities for four commonwealth agencies.
Pa. Senate to introduce bill that would require cursive writing in schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has plans to introduce legislation that would affect handwriting being taught in schools. The legislation, written by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), would require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting. Currently, at least 18 states mandate the teaching of cursive, including but not limited to states such as Alabama, […]
Huskies offense explodes for 35 points in 42-6 win over CM
MILL HALL – Going for three. The Mifflin County Huskies have never lost in Head Coach Shane Breon’s 2-year tenure as the head coach for MIfflin County against Central Mountain. Friday, the Huskies football team was looking to make it three in-a-row as they traveled to Mill Hall...
Among the delegates at the DNC: A nonbinary drag queen from rural red Pennsylvania
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been many things— a pageant of political theater, a platform for policy proclamations, and, perhaps most importantly, a showcase of the diverse fabric that makes up the modern Democratic Party. Amid the clamor of speeches and the whirl of television cameras, one...
38 arrested in massive meth bust crossing multiple counties
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Numerous residents of Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Erie counties have been indicted and arrested on charges of violating federal drug laws, money laundering, and unlawful possession of firearms on Tuesday afternoon. The U.S. Attorney says that this has been an 18-month-long investigation. Multiple kilos of meth were trafficked from Atlanta up […]
Northumberland District Attorney Seeking to Bar Public From Fatal Shooting Hearing
SUNBURY — Northumberland County’s district attorney is seeking to bar the public from the preliminary hearing of two men charged in connection with a fatal shooting near the courthouse on Aug. 15. PennLive is reporting… District Attorney Michael O’Donnell cited safety concerns in a motion filed Thursday in...
Banks, Warriors Capitalize Off Turnovers And Strong Run Game To Beat Wellsboro, 47-7
For the second year in a row Montoursville and running back Christian Banks ran all over Wellsboro. Last year the Warriors shut out the Hornets 49-0. This year they won 47-7, thanks to five Wellsboro turnovers in the first half and 126 yards on the ground from Banks. After an...
Vendors and fireworks to light up Wilkes-Barre's 250th anniversary bash
LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — For generations, Wilkes-Barre Township has been called home for many. This year, Wilkes-Barre Township is celebrating it’s 250th anniversary, a huge milestone and a historical year. 250 years in the making for a one-of-a-kind milestone. Wilkes Barre township has partnered with the Mohegan Sun Arena...
La Tolteca set to pay back $1.3M in unpaid tips
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular Mexican Restaurant in Luzerne County is facing backlash. This comes as the U.S. Department of Labor finds the owner of La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre withheld tips from 51 employees and now has to pay back $1.3 million. Investigators found the owners had the servers and […]
Troopers investigate restaurant burglary in Luzerne County
ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Troopers say they are investigating a burglary that happened overnight at a restaurant in Luzerne County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police on August 21 around 11:00 p.m., Payton’s Place Restaurant was burglarized overnight. Officials say suspects forced entry through the front door and broke into the cash register, […]
Two ejected in motorcycle crash in Forty Fort
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is injured after a motorcycle crash in Luzerne County. The crash happened just before midnight on the off-ramp of State Route 309 at Exit 4 to Rutter Avenue. The bike went airborne and hit a guard rail, ejecting 48-year-old John Daley and 42-year-old Tina Latona over an […]
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
No. 7 Panthers Travel to Lewisburg to Meet Bucknell
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh women's soccer team (1-1-1, 0-0-0 ACC) travels over to Lewisburg, PA to meet the Bucknell Bison (2-0-1, 0-0-0 PL), Sunday afternoon. The match is set for a 1 p.m. kickoff and will be streamed live on ESPN+. FOLLOW ALONG. Fans can tune into...
Woman Died and Man Pinned in Vehicle after Head-On Crash in Maine
A 24-year-old woman died and a 28-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday after a head-on collision on Route 1 in Woolwich. Margaret J. Daniel from Lewisburg, PA died at the scene from extensive injuries. Deputies said Woman was Passing Vehicles. The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office said “Daniel’s vehicle was passing...
Ongoing feud among Abington Township neighbors over alleged antisemitic behavior and anti-hate lawn signs reaches new verdict in PA Supreme Court
Drs. Simon and Toby Galapo of Abington Township are appellants in a legal battle that has made its way to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Record reported today. On Tuesday, August 20, four state Supreme Court justices reversed a trial court injunction issued by the Montgomery County Court of...
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