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Pennsylvania State Police warning public of potentially fatal sextortion scams
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of potentially fatal sextortion scams that have been reported across the state. Social media posts, mainly originating from Nigeria, are targeting teenage boys. According to State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, scammers are “posing as young females, getting young males here to send photos.” Lt. Col. […]
3 Centre County artists featured in 57th annual Art of the State exhibition
HARRISBURG — The 57th annual Art of the State exhibition, a juried competition that showcases artists from across Pennsylvania, announced the finalists for its upcoming exhibition, which starts on Sunday, Sept. 8, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. “Now in its 57th year, Art of the State has become...
Pennsylvania: Five facts about Erie County
Erie, the northernmost county in Pennsylvania, has carved out a niche as a bellwether in US presidential elections, with a majority of voters picking the White House winner since 2008. - Independents are key - There were more than 200,000 registered voters in Erie County at the last presidential election in 2020, of which 137,494 voted, according to state figures -- putting turnout at around 68 percent, slightly above the national average.
Apprenticeship program to address abandoned, orphaned wells
The Shapiro administration and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) have partnered to launch a new registered apprenticeship program to train workers to plug oil and gas wells. The new program, the Gas Well Capping Technician program, is registered with the Department of Labor & Industry’s Apprenticeship and Training Office and will run out […] The post Apprenticeship program to address abandoned, orphaned wells appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Winning Pa. Lottery numbers for Aug. 28, 2024
Time to check your tickets. Here are the latest winning lottery numbers from Aug. 28, 2024. You can find all the lottery results, including Powerball and Mega Millions, each night on PennLive. Pick 2 Day: 7, 0 Wild Ball: 1. Pick 2 Evening: 8, 0 Wild Ball: 5. Pick 3...
See the latest forecast for central Pa. heading into Labor Day weekend
Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) are predicting scattered rain showers and thunderstorms throughout central Pa. leading up to Labor Day weekend, but skies should be clear and sunny by Monday. Areas in and near Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Carlisle and Lebanon will have a chance for rain from Thursday...
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As we reported earlier this week, local Pennsylvania, Indiana, and North Carolina sports fans can now use the exclusive Bet365 bonus code “DIMERS” to unlock your choice of $1,150 in sports betting bonuses or free spins for the Online Casino to celebrate Bet365 Pennsylvania’s launch this month. This Bet365 bonus code is perfect for trending MLB, WNBA, and college football betting events playing out this week. However, this $1,150 bonus expires at midnight tonight, August 28th, 2024.
State To Continue Testing Water After Train Derailment
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection will continue to test water in Western PA for traces of contamination from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. Although the DEP says that their sampling, combined with that of an independent contractor found no evidence of water or soil contamination earlier this year, water resources in Beaver and Lawrence Counties will continue to be monitored for ten years.
Man taken to Maine jail on drug charge identified as Pennsylvania murder suspect
BANGOR, Maine — Penobscot County correctional officers discovered that a Maine man who was recently arrested on a drug offense is a suspect in a deadly stabbing that happened nearly four months ago in Pennsylvania. Justice Flenory, 23, of Exeter, continues to be held at the Penobscot County Jail...
PECO customers could face double-digit electricity bill increases next year
Home electricity bills in Philadelphia and the region are poised to climb significantly next year, and go up again the year after that as well. PECO wants to hike its charges for delivering power to homes and businesses by 12.3% in January. That would amount to $16.67 a month more — or $200 a year — for the typical residential customer bill, and would be followed by another increase of $2.07 per month in 2026.
Ragweed allergy season nears peak in Western Pennsylvania
Aug. 28—Summer's end may have some unlucky Western Pennsylvania residents sneezing, battling congestion and squinting through itchy eyes. That's because ragweed allergy season is about to hit its peak. This time of year is peak for weed pollen — primarily ragweed — according to Dr. Russell Traister, a pediatric allergy/immunology physician at Allegheny Health Network's Pediatric Institute. ...
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