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NJ father drowns while rescuing his kids from Delaware River in the Poconos
A 39-year old man drowned while trying to save his own kids while swimming in the Delaware River on Monday. The National Park Service rangers and dive team members from the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area responded to the 1:45 p.m. call about the drowning at the Bushkill Access. By 3:07 p.m....
Pa. mom avoids more jail time for leaving kids alone in deplorable conditions
WILLIAMSPORT — A Williamsport mother will not spend any more time in jail for leaving two young children alone in deplorable conditions but she must successfully complete mental health court, obtain her GED and obtain employment. That was part of the sentence Lycoming County Judge Nancy L. Butts imposed...
Pennsylvania school district offering new program for parents of children with special needs
SCRANTON, Pa. — Navigating a new school year can be daunting. "He wasn't participating in field day due to his, you know, auditory and sensory needs, and things are just different for a child on the spectrum," said Vivan Williams, a district parent whose 11-year-old son Tanner is on the autism spectrum.
Text phishing scams are targeting Pennsylvania voters
Pennsylvania election officials are warning residents to be wary of political phishing scams that have targeted voters in Philadelphia's suburbs.Why it matters: With Pennsylvania being a key battleground state, officials expect to see an uptick in those scams in the weeks leading up to the November election.Driving the news: Voters in some of Philadelphia's collar counties have been bombarded with emails or text messages about their voting status, including that their primary votes weren't counted because of issues with their mail-in ballots, election officials told the Inquirer.In Bucks County, some messages directed people to resolve their issues by calling a fake number.What they're saying: County election officials say it is unclear who's behind the messages, but people should ignore them and not call any of the numbers or click on the links that are provided.The Pennsylvania Department of State says it never sends voters information about their specific voting record.To check your voter registration status, visit the Department of State website, contact your county elections office or call 1-877-VOTESPA.
Top returning local girls soccer players to watch in 2024
The girls soccer season has started in Pennsylvania. Let’s celebrate another upcoming year of great goals, perfect passes and sensational saves by looking at some of the top players returning from last season. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
State police to hold checkpoints across Pennsylvania roads
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Troopers across the Commonwealth are gearing up for another holiday weekend with checkpoints across the state. State police across Pennsylvania will continue efforts to save lives and keep people safe as Labor Day quickly approaches. Troop A, out of Greensburg, said they troopers will be specifically watching for distracted, aggressive, and […]
Man hides in tree after chase
SCRANTON, Pa. — A high-speed chase through two counties kept police busy Wednesday night. The chase started late Wednesday in Wilkes-Barre and ended early Thursday morning in Scranton after officials received information that a man was traveling to reportedly shoot up a home. Officials followed the suspect, later identified...
Pennsylvania State Police warning public of potentially fatal sextortion scams
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of potentially fatal sextortion scams that have been reported across the state. Social media posts, mainly originating from Nigeria, are targeting teenage boys. According to State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, scammers are “posing as young females, getting young males here to send photos.” Lt. Col. […]
Will Pennsylvania voters have results on Election Night?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — As Nov. 5, Election Day, grows closer, Pennsylvania residents may be wondering if they will see results the night of. In 2020, Pennsylvania’s results were not confirmed until almost 20 days after election day. This was due to an influx of mail-in and absentee ballots that had been sent. However, many claimed […]
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