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‘They should not have cancer when they don’t smoke’: Workers, clean air advocates urge state to move on banning smoking at casinos
Jennifer Rubolino said she has enjoyed working as a table games dealer at Rivers Casino for the past five years. What she does not like, however, is the smoke from patrons’ cigarettes and cigars that permeates the entire casino floor, even the nonsmoking area where she is stationed. “I...
Overcrowded Pa. shelter paying people to foster dogs, cats | Today in Pa.
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West Perry boys’ basketball dominates summer league
Everyone knows the saying, “practice makes perfect.”. For the Mustangs, this proved to be true at the conclusion of the Summer league they partake in. West Perry played in the Tri-Valley summer league and played local teams such as Greenwood, Halifax, Millersburg, Newport, East Juniata, Susquenita and Juniata. Last...
Taking it outside: Newport council debates sidewalk seating
Newport Borough Council continued to debate several proposed ordinance changes during its July 2 meeting. Councilman Christian Fickes presented a new proposal pertaining to sidewalk cafes. The need for the ordinance’s drafting followed a request from Juniata Valley Winery in the square to have outdoor seating. Fickes explained annual...
Perry County stranded on bases in 5-3 loss to Enola
Those of you of a certain age may remember the TV show where Gilligan and his mates were left stranded on an island. Well, no fewer than 11 Perry County sandlot players may have felt just like Gilligan as they were left stranded on the bases in a close 5-3 loss to Enola in New Bloomfield July 11 in East Shore Twilight League play.
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.
A true fish story: Marysville angler wins national title
Joshua Kauffman, a recent graduate of Susquenita High School, has brought national recognition to Perry County by winning the prestigious 2024 Abu Garcia High School Fishing National Championship, which was held June 19-21 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C. The Marysville native, along with his fishing partner Trent Carey of York Springs, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive tournament, besting 249 other teams to secure the significant victory.
36-year-old woman killed in Route 322 crash in Dauphin County
A Lebanon County woman died early Friday after crashing into a tree along Route 322 in Derry Township, police said. Amanda Thome, 36, of Annville, was driving west on the 800 block of East Governor Road (Route 322) when she went off the northern side of the road and crashed into a tree at about 3:28 a.m., police said.
Stolen Remains of 19 Black People Now Being Cared For By Philly Youth
Nationwide – A group of young people from Philadelphia who are a part of the National Youth Foundation are stepping up to care for and beautify the grave site for the stolen remains of 19 African Americans who died in the 1800s. Their remains were previously housed at Penn Museum which is owned by the University of Pennsylvania since 1966. However, earlier this year, the remains were given a proper final resting place in a private ceremony held at Eden Cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
PA Man Arrested for Domestic Incident in Rehoboth Beach
A Pennsylvania man was arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police after a domestic incident at a local hotel last week. Police contacted 45 year old Joseph Milano of Columbia, PA and the victim, Milano’s 34 year old girlfriend. Police learned the two had been arguing for several hours when the argument became physical and Milano struck the woman in the face – then began to choke her and smother her with a pillow. The victim kicked him to get free. The victim suffered multiple bruises and minor cuts.
Hundreds of Camaros on display at classic auto mall in Morgantown
Rare and Vintage: Check out the hundreds of Camaros on display at the Classic Auto Mall. The Camaro Nationals opens Friday. Spectators are invited to come check out the show and feast your eyes on some of the rarest Camaros ever produced.
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...
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.
Joe Forkin, President of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Has Major Plan for Philadelphia’s Waterfront
The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive with a new $440 million project. The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine.
Wonderful weather for 12th Annual Brewfest
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Saturday brought great weather for the 12th annual Brewfest in Dauphin County. Hundreds packed Fort Hunter Park along the Susquehanna in Harrisburg. Attendees had the chance to sample 50 craft beers and enjoy food items from a wide variety of food truck vendors. “This is...
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