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BlackHawk Industrial Acquires Pennsylvania Tooling Supplier
BlackHawk Industrial on Wednesday announced its acquisition of a suburban Philadelphia tooling supplier, expanding the distributor's operations in the mid-Atlantic region. BlackHawk officials called the addition of New Britain, Pennsylvania-based Tri-State Industrial Supplies of PA a "milestone" in its strategic plan to pursue new industries, geographies and product categories. "Expanding...
State police offer tips on how to avoid recent phone scam
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Pennsylvania State Police in Columbia, Carbon, Luzerne, and Monroe counties are warning the public about a recent scam. Troopers say scammers will contact potential victims by phone and claim that a loved one is in trouble and currently in jail or threaten the possibility of jail, even citing specific names.
School safety prioritized by state police as summer comes to end
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Police are amping up school and school bus safety measures as students return from summer break this week. PSP Troop A will be following school buses as they pick-up and drop-off students this week to monitor for drivers violating school bus safety laws and to remind drivers to stop […]
Pennsylvania's first mobile infant formula bank hits the road
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania's first-ever mobile infant formula bank is on the road.Beverly's PGH on Wednesday showed off the truck, which will provide infant formula at no cost to people struggling to afford it or find it. They'll also offer other supplies and lactation consultations.Beverly's executive director and founder, Megs Yunn, says it will intentionally travel to places in the region that are transportation and food deserts, including locations in Greene, Fayette and Washington counties and Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Northview Heights."When 75% of all babies in the U.S. rely on some type of formula by the age of 6...
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 21, 2024
Aug. 21—Welcome to the 2024 high school football season, which kicks off for most schools across the state with Week Zero games this weekend. Before this season starts, here is a quick refresher course on the six 2023 PIAA champions. St. Joseph's Prep won its second straight Class 6A crown and its third state title in four years this decade. Fellow District 12 foe Imhotep Charter won in 5A. ...
State leaders asking Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight drug overdoses
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Pennsylvania leaders are calling on the Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight and prevent opioid deaths. Pennsylvania has a standing order that allows first responders to use the life-saving drug, Narcan for when a person overdoses. “The standing order was written a long time ago. There was only one […]
Pa. Game Commission asks public to report wild turkey sightings
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the Pa. community to report any wild turkeys spotted through the end of August. If you spot any wild turkeys through Aug. 31, make it count by reporting it to the Commission’s Wild Turkey Sighting Survey, which can be found by clicking here. You will […]
‘Welfare to work’ aims to lower costs for Pennsylvania taxpayers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has introduced a bill that looks to help families transition out of welfare programs. The “Welfare to Work” pilot program, introduced by Frank Burns (D-Cambria), would encourage companies to hire individuals enrolled on the welfare rolls, which aims to help families to transition to self-sufficiency. The […]
RFK Jr. fights to keep ballot spot in Pennsylvania, asserts Democrats want to remove him
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrived in Harrisburg Tuesday to argue in Commonwealth court why he should stay on the Pennsylvania ballot, but he could not arrive on time. He showed up late and was unable to speak in court. It is unclear who Kennedy Jr. would hurt more, […]
Forward looks beyond Republicans, Democrats as election nears
(The Center Square) – As Election Day draws nearer, Democrats and Republicans are firing up their bases. Meanwhile, advocates of third-party candidates and open primaries – like the Forward Party – say it’s time to give independent voters a stronger voice in the electoral process, and they are gaining ground. Forward has two statewide candidates appearing on the ballot in November, bringing them closer to their goal of securing official...
Brightspeed launches high-speed internet for 50,000 Pennsylvania residents
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Nearly 50,000 Pennsylvania homes and businesses will soon have access to high-speed fiber internet. Brightspeed says they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today, with attendees including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, State Senator Greg Rothman, State Representative Perry Stambaugh, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA), and other local dignitaries. The officials unveiled […]
Pa. officials arrest and charge man using stolen ID, seize $80K in loaded firearms, drugs
Pennsylvania attorney officials say they began investigating 31-year-old Ronald Marsh for identity theft when he went to rent an apartment in Philly under a false name, using a stolen Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
Washington Post: Main Line Jewish Voters Relieved as Josh Shapiro Remains Focused on State Leadership
Some local Jewish voters are glad Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was turned down as the Democratic choice for vice president so he can stay on as governor, writes Nicole Markus for The Washington Post. Shapiro is Jewish and grew up in Montgomery County, attending synagogue here. Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala...
Weather Update for Franklin County 8/22/2024
Today’s Weather (August 22, 2024): Expect a beautiful and sunny day in Chambersburg, with a high near 78°F. Winds will be light, coming from the northwest at about 5 mph. As we move into the evening, temperatures will drop to a cool 52°F under clear skies, making it a perfect night to enjoy the outdoors
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