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PA’s No. 1 recruit confirms Lasch Bash visit, excited for another look at ‘top-notch’ Penn State football program
The Penn State football team is looking to make a huge impression on several top prospects this weekend at the annual Lasch Bash. One of those prospects who has been a confirmed attendee is the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania in the 2026 recruiting class Kevin Brown. As the Nittany Lions look to inch closer to looking up the top prospect in PA.
Valley Business Leaders Join Wellspan Board of Directors
UNDATED – Two business leaders in the Valley are now on the Board of Directors of WellSpan Health, the company which now owns Evangelical Community Hospital. Roger Haddon, President, CEO and owner of Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation, and Timm Moyer, co-founder of MoJo Active, joined the board July 3. WellSpan’s...
Resolution honoring firefighter killed at PA Trump rally introduced to House
(WJET/WFXP) — A resolution has been introduced to the House of Representatives honoring the man who lost his life at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania. On Monday, July 22, a resolution honoring Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the July 13 Trump rally in Butler County while shielding his family from gunfire, was introduced to […]
Minor injuries reported in Clarks Valley crash
MIDDLE PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — One person was evaluated by medical personnel after a crash on Clarks Valley Road Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around 2:50 p.m. at milepost 7.0 on the 24-mile isolated stretch between Dauphin and Tower City. A delivery van struck a utility pole and...
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 […]
The Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo returns this August
Sunbury, Pa. — The 3rd Annual Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo returns on Saturday, August 3. The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) works to connect people to this treasured corridor — the Susquehanna Greenway — to help provide the opportunity and resources for all to access hiking, biking, and paddling trails along our shared Susquehanna River. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shikellamy State Park...
Barcode swap fails, woman charged
Hemlock Township, Pa. — A woman allegedly swapped barcodes on clothing at Walmart in an effort to lower her checkout total. An investigation into a June 28 theft led police to Barbara Ann Ercolino, of Danville, according to Hemlock Township Police Officer Craig Johnson. The 60-year-old Ercolino managed to avoid paying $78 to Walmart by swapping the bar codes, Johnson added. Ercolino is being charged with retail theft and defiant trespassing. She is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing with Judge Doug Brewer at the end of August. No bail is listed for Ercolino. Docket sheet
Vehicle Reported Stolen in Schuylkill County Recovered in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident where a stolen vehicle from Schuylkill County was recovered in Philadelphia. According to Troopers, in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 21st, 2024, a Honda Ridgeline pickup truck, that was parked on Water Street in New Philadelphia was stolen.
Dogs 'healing wonderfully' after being rescued from home in Schuylkill County
COALDALE, Pa. — Back in May, police removed 17 dogs, two cats, two birds, and a turtle from 70-year-old Bethany Bachert's home in Coaldale. Officers say the animals were malnourished and underfed. They were all seized by the Pennsylvania SPCA. A happy update to report from the SPCA: the...
Northumberland non-profit in need of summer clothing donations
WATSONTOWN, Pa. — Kingdom Kids Incorporated in Watsontown is a non-profit puppet ministry. The organization recently partnered with Community Aid Neighbors Helping Neighbors out of Selinsgrove, a faith-based thrift store. Kingdom Kids is working to help the store replenish its summer clothes, which are running low due to the hot weather we've been having.
Columbia County camp teaches children about the outdoors and working as a team
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — Children fly through the air on zip lines at Bloomsburg University. It's just one of many activities at Camp Quest. The day camp teaches children between the ages of 8 and 13 about exploring the outdoors and working as a team. "We get on the river,...
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