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Alleged potato thief caught in Muncy
Muncy, Pa. — A man allegedly wrote on a pharmacy window, stole a hanging plant, and took a sack of potatoes from a local super market. Thomas Dwight Howe, 34, of Elizabethtown, arrived at the Weis Market in Muncy at the end of May holding a Redd's Wicked alcoholic beverage, according to Trooper Taylor Arnold. Howe then left his beverage on ledge at the building's exterior before entering the store. ...
Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon will soon be available in Pennsylvania stores. In 2025, the hope is to open a new distillery in Philadelphia. Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
Man found laying in yard attempts to take taser, bribe troopers
Loyalsock, Pa. — A drunk man attempted to bribe Pennsylvania state troopers with $100 after people found him lying in a yard. Law enforcement turned down Frederick Ro Foster of Williamsport when he offered them money during the incident at the end of June, Trooper Jeffrey Urban said. The 38-year-old Foster fought with troopers and tried to take a taser before being pepper-sprayed and detained, Urban added. A call was...
$5M settlement reached in suit over medical death of Pa. county prison inmate
A federal judge in Scranton has been asked to approve a $5 million settlement with the final two defendants in the wrongful death suit brought by the mother and estate of a man who died in the Clinton County Correctional Facility. The proposed settlement with WellPath of Wilmington, Delaware, and...
Detroit man pleads guilty, sentenced for role in PA drug operation
(WJET/WFXP)– A Detroit man has been sentenced to just under a decade in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his role in a large drug operation in western Pennsylvania. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced Friday that 33-year-old Andrew Brent Steel will spend the next nine years in prison followed by four […]
Community fundraises for Wiconisco man who lost medical equipment, home in fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Upper Dauphin area community came together for a fundraiser on Saturday, benefitting a paraplegic father who lost everything in a house fire, including his dog and thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment. Residents in the nearby town of Tower City held a pig...
New Covenant Assembly’s 40th Anniversary
NEW COVENANT ASSEMBLY’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON SUNDAY, JULY 21ST AT THE MONTGOMERY CARNIVAL GROUNDS. EVENT STARTS AT 10:15AM AND RUNS ALL DAY. FREE FOR ALL. FOOD & DRINKS, GAMES & PRIZES, FUNNEL CAKES, ACTIVITIES, BAPTISMS, WORSHIP & THE WORD AND MORE!
Pennsylvania High School football player is dead at 16-years-old after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck
Tucker Wessner was a very good and solid football player from Germansville, Pennsylvania. The 16-year-old football player is dead after suffering injuries falling out of the bed of a pickup truck. Wessner was in the back of a Toyota Tundra on June 24th. According to police reports, the truck turned...
Foxy's Cradle celebrates fifth anniversary with food, fun, and so many kittens
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Neonatal kitten rescue Foxy’s Cradle is celebrating their fifth anniversary with a big birthday bash this weekend, promoting education, entertainment, and, of course, cats. With a concentration on education, the beloved North Whitehall neonatal kitten rescue will host their fifth annual celebration of their...
Aliquippa remains in 4A after Pennsylvania appellate court denies PIAA's emergency application
ALIQUIPPA — Pennsylvania appellate court Judge Patricia McCullough handed down her ruling Thursday in the case between the Aliquippa School District and the PIAA and denied the PIAA’s request for the Quips football program to be moved up to Class 5A. Interim head coach Vashawn Patrick is relieved...
Three North Schuylkill Swimmers Medal at State Games of America
On Friday, three athletes from North Schuylkill competed in State Games of America held in San Diego, California. These young swimmers qualified for the event by securing top finishes—1st, 2nd, or 3rd place—at the Keystone State Games over the past two years. The competition drew swimmers from all...
Greenwood’s Maya Gantt to run at Lees-McRae College
Maya Gantt of Greenwood High School will be moving to Banner Elk, North Carolina to pursue running cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field at Lees-McRae College. During high school, Gantt participated in the standard 5000m (3.1 miles) cross country run in the fall and in spring track events such as the 800m run, 1600m run, 3200m run, and the 4x800m relay.
Pa. casinos hit the jackpot, bringing in record $5.9B last year
Pennsylvania reaped a record $2.54 billion in tax revenue over the past year from the state’s casinos, video gaming terminals, Igaming, sports wagering and fantasy sports contests. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports operators collected nearly $5.9 billion in gross revenue – which includes their take and the state’s...
Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Hometown hero Micah Parsons returns, ‘Can’t miss’ week 1 games
In the past five years, Micah Parsons has gone from talented prospect to one of the biggest stars in the National Football League, one and off the field. The gang discusses the importance of Parsons’ recent return to Harrisburg to conduct his youth football camp. In addition, hosts Brian...
Volunteers pack 'maternal health boxes' for pregnant women in need
SPRING TWP., Pa. - Tomorrow, July 20th, is known as "National Pennsylvania Day," and one group is celebrating early by giving back. Members of "America250PA" helped out at the Helping Harvest Food Bank in Spring Township Friday. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Senator Judy Schwank helped pack maternal...
Former White House Physician Reveals Details of Trump’s Injury Post-Assassination Attempt
Recently, Dr. Ronny Jackson, former White House physician and elected representative for Texas’s thirteenth congressional district, provided details on the wound Donald Trump sustained after the attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally. Following Saturday’s incident, Jackson quickly traveled to Bedminster, New Jersey, to meet with Trump. In a recent interview, he revealed that while the bleeding from Trump’s ear incision continues, it should stop soon.
Slocum Township Fire Company's annual bazaar draws community
Wapwallopen, Luzerne County(WOLF) — Beautiful weather Friday night had people heading to the Slocum Township Fire Company Bazaar in Luzerne County. An annual event people always look forward to. The Slocum Volunteer Fire Company has been putting on an annual bazaar for the community for many years. For some,...
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