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Residents in 5 Centre County Townships Can Select Cart Size for New Trash Hauler
Residents with curbside trash collection in five Centre County townships can now select what size refuse cart they want for when a new hauling contract goes into effect next year. Beginning April 1, 2025 Altoona-based Burgmeier's Hauling will replace Waste Management as the hauler for approximately 16,200 properties in Benner, College, Ferguson, Harris and Patton townships. Under the new five-year contract approved by the Centre Region Council of Governments in March, automated collection using hauler-owned carts will replace bag limits for customers, with three cart sizes available: 35-gallon, 65-gallon and 95-gallon. Residents will receive a postcard in the mail this month with information...
Free haircuts for school kids in York
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Friday’s hometown heroes are making sure all kids look and feel great as they head back to school. Next Level Barbershop East in York is giving away free haircuts this Sunday to Elementary, Middle, and High School students. It’s not the first time they’ve...
Midstate company hit with $5.8M penalty for shipments tied to Chinese military programs
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A Middletown company is facing a $5.8 million federal penalty after the federal government says they shipped items to parties tied to Chinese military electronics programs. The penalty was handed down by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security as part of...
Disgraceful display of football from Kenny Pickett leaves Steelers fans satisfied
Despite underwhelming performances in his first two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, there were plenty of fans who questioned whether or not Omar Khan did the right thing by shipping the 2022 first-round quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. The decision is already being justified. Entering his third year...
Middletown doctor agrees to six-figure payout to settle allegations he violated drug laws
A Middletown doctor has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations he failed to maintain adequate drug registrations for multiple medical practices that he owned, operated, and stored controlled substances. The payment resolves allegations that Dr. Joseph E. Kepko violated the Controlled Substances Act between 2021 and August 2023 by...
Something in the water: Lancaster County police seize crocodile from storage unit
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — An unexpected animal was found inside a Lancaster County storage unit. The Columbia Borough Police Department received a report of a crocodile left in a storage unit along with other small animals. Due to the inadequate living conditions, the croc was seized by officers and turned over to a local Reptile Rescue expert.
Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel
A city employee has resigned and Jewish leaders have gone to court over a ballot referendum that would prohibit Pittsburgh from working with companies that do business with Israel. Both of Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators have condemned the referendum, which would appear on voters’ ballots in November. John Fetterman called it...
Post Malone’s new album out today: Don’t miss him singing it live in Hershey next month
Post Malone’s new country album, “F-1 Trillion,” is out today, Aug. 16. The album includes his collaborations with a long list of country superstars - “Pour Me A Drink” with Blake Shelton, “I Had Some Help” with Morgan Wallen, “Guy For That” with Luke Combs and “Have The Heart ” with Dolly Parton.
Amish Farm Rescue 30 Feet Up Barn Rafters In Bart Township (Photos)
Firefighters were called to the farm rescue in the 1700 block of Georgetown Road in Bart Township at 8:52 a.m. on Friday, according to a release by the Quarryville Fire Company and Lancaster County Wide Communications. Crews from both the Quarryville and Bart Township fire companies responded. Firefighters located the...
New ALDI grocery store opening in Franklin County
WAYNESBORO, Pa. (WHTM) — A new ALDI grocery store will soon open the doors of its first-ever Waynesboro, Franklin County location. According to ALDI, the company will soon open a new store at 1517 East Main Street in Waynesboro on Thursday, August 29, starting at 9 a.m. To celebrate...
Former Secret Service director assigned security detail amid threats after Trump shooting
Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has been assigned a security detail amid continued threats, including in-person confrontations and threats posted online, a law enforcement source told CNN.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory bringing its Mobile Museum to Pittsburgh
Want the chance to hold a bat used by Roberto Clemente and other Pirates legends? You’ll have the chance to when the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory brings its Mobile Museum to Pittsburgh next week.
Former Steelers star asks the question no one wants to hear
During his time as a player with the Pittsburgh Steelers, wide receiver Antonio Brown did things no other wide receiver has ever been able to accomplish. His stretch from 2013-2018 is unmatched in NFL history. But once Brown left the Steelers in 2019, he’s become something of a meme with...
South Hills ground zero for spotted lanternflies this summer
South of the city is a different story. We’ve seen some changes in the spotted lanternfly in that, where they are this year compared to where they were last year,” said Any Amrhein, owner of Evey True Value in Bethel Park.
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