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Rafter Who Drowned In Delaware River In Region ID'd
This story has been updated. A 37-year-old man drowned while rafting in the Delaware River near the New York border.The incident occurred in Pike County in Shohola, Pennsylvania, around 12:45 p.m., Sunday, July 7, near Sullivan and Orange counties in New York.According to officials from the Hi…
Heat advisory affecting Northeast Pa. Tuesday
On Monday at 12:34 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Tuesday between noon and 8 p.m. for Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne and Pike counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 100 degrees in New York and 103 in Pennsylvania expected." "Hot temperatures and...
Bill to improve maternal and child health passes PA House
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Legislation that works to reduce negative health outcomes and prevent abuse and neglect has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislation, H.B. 1425, is authored by Darisha Parker (D-Pa) and it would establish the Maternal Home Visiting Act. The bill would direct the Department of Human Services to develop a five-year […]
Pennsylvania amusement park auctions iconic park pieces
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (WHTM) — Pieces from an iconic Pennsylvania amusement park landmark were sold at auction to raise money for a nonprofit. The Kennywood Mural Auction sold six pieces of the Thunderbolt mural to raise funds for 412 Food Rescue. The four pieces were each sold for between...
State police top ten most wanted in Pennsylvania update
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have updated their top ten most wanted list as one man has been captured. Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday they have captured Jimmy Carlton Hnery Jr. from Lock Haven who was wanted for the rape of a child. State police say fugitives are selected for the ten most wanted list […]
988 response system shows caller increase, strained resources
Reprinted from Keystone State News A mental health report in Pennsylvania showed a strong response rate of 89% for 988 crisis line calls. However, it showed there is room for improvement in staffing, handling call volume and funding. Rep. Michael Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, the House majority caucus chair and co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus, said...
‘Difficult and painful decision’: Fourth Pa. college set to close in 2024
Another Pennsylvania college is closing. Clarks Summit University is at least the fourth college in the Keystone State to announced that it’s closing this year. The 92-year-old Christian school will close after the summer semester, the college announced on July 1. If you purchase a product or register for...
Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do
With age comes wisdom – and, when it comes to political experience, a whole lot of stories to tell. City & State spoke with an array of former and current public officials to hear about memorable lessons from their time in office, what they may have done differently, and any advice they’d like to pass on to the next generation of public officials.
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