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Governor Shapiro visits Shippensburg University, touts education reform
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Shippensburg University Tuesday morning to tout newly approved educational reforms in Pennsylvania, which many have called a blueprint for the rest of the country. The 2024-25 state budget, which Shapiro signed into law last week and ceremonially signed Tuesday, increases funding for universities within the...
Big Lots To Close Pair Of Pennsylvania Stores
It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide, 73 of which are located in Pennsylvania. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move and said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Pennsylvania slated for closure are as follows:. Exton located at 201 West Lincoln...
Shapiro signs two new bills into Pennsylvania law
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Shapiro recently signed two new bills into Pennsylvania law, both centering around solar power and Pa. energy. HB 1032, called the Pennsylvania Solar for Schools Grant Program, will issue grants to school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools and community colleges. The grants will cover the costs of the […]
Once Human Sunbury Mystical Crate location
Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more. Sunbury has certainly seen better days, not least because its been overrun by gun-toting bandits more than happy to give you trouble as you loot and mooch about the place. Aside from them, the town is a little worse for wear with crumbling buildings and dozens of traps, which can make finding all the optional crates and ticking off all those settlement objectives a little tricky.
Schuylkill County man sentenced for drug an gun offenses
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Schuylkill County man has been sentenced for trafficking drugs and firearms offenses. According to the United States Attorney’s Office of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 51-year-old William Quintana from Pottsville was sentenced to 117 months for drug trafficking and firearms offenses. U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam states Quintana pleaded guilty […]
Lamour Branch murder case heading to trial
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man accused of killing two Schuylkill County teenagers last fall appeared in court. After hearing testimony from a witness and state police during the preliminary hearing, the judge decided the case now heads to trial. It was an emotional day at the Schuylkill County Courthouse as family members and friends […]
Key witness takes stand in hearing for man charged in New Philly double homicide
POTTSVILLE, Pa. - The man accused of killing two young men near New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County last year went before a judge Wednesday morning. Lamour Branch, 19, of Port Carbon, is facing more than 20 charges, including first-and third-degree murder. We heard from a man who was at the scene...
Bassmaster Kayak Series kicks off this weekend on the Susquehanna River
Lewisburg, Pa. — This weekend promises a smallmouth bass bonanza for fishermen in the region. On July 27 and 28, kayak anglers are invited to compete in the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Susquehanna River. This competition will give competitors points towards the Angler of the Year race. Lewisburg will serve as home base for anglers, who will be able to launch from any of the public launches outlined...
Football's Matt Schearer Named to 2024 Preseason All-Patriot League Team
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell football's kicker, Matt Schearer, earned a spot on the 2024 Preseason All-Patriot League Team for a second season, the league office announced Wednesday. The junior was one of six special teamers voted to the Preseason All-Patriot League Team and the only kicker recognized. Serving as...
Cincinnati brewery files lawsuit against Pennsylvania liquor board over sale restrictions
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A brewery on Cincinnati's Northside has filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board over restrictions regarding online beer sales. Urban Artifact has been distributing its fruit-flavored beer to customers online across several states since it opened nine years ago, but the company is facing some issues when it comes to selling in Pennsylvania. Urban Artifact first encountered the problem when it was interested in expanding its monthly and quarterly club membership cases to PA customers.
Chocolate Syrup Tanker Truck Rolls Over On PA Rt 117: Authorities
The crash happened in the 1800 block of South Forge Road/PA Route 117 near the Campbelltown roundabout in South Londonderry Township, at 2:55 a.m., according to township officials. The crash shuttered the roadway from Airport to Hinkle roads and Northside Drive's eastbound traffic at Brookwood Drive, officials detailed in a...
Turnpike toll booth savings plan won’t stop fares from rising
(The Center Square) — The future of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is booth-less. As parts of the eastern side of the state have seen, a $600 million plan will convert the entire length to open road tolling, making all fares payable via E-ZPass or mail. Starting in January 2025, the...
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