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'The Spot' still grills up smiles on City Island | Sports Spotlight
HARRISBURG, Pa. — For some students, FNB Field is a go-to place for a summer job once school is out. But it's not just students. It's where you can also find teacher, Eric Solomon. "The preparation in April and May looks a lot different than the preparation in June,...
Biden cancels speech at teachers union convention in Philadelphia after union staff goes on strike
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden canceled a planned speech in Philadelphia at the annual conference of the National Education Association after the union’s staff announced a strike and set up picket lines Friday. Biden had planned to speak Sunday, but his campaign said the president is...
Bikers for Barkers returns to support humane society
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Bikers for Barkers returned for its 23rd annual event, bringing riders from all walks of life together to support the Central PA Humane Society. The goal of the event is to raise money for the humane society, and this year, they said they need it more than ever.
Rare Dimes in Bucks County Could Be Worth up to $1,000
Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could be worth $1,000. Coins missing a vital mintmark are not a dime a dozen. But these rare dimes circulating Bucks County could actually be worth $1,000, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter.
Franklin Couple Accused of Stealing, Selling $6,800 Worth of Items from Forest County Residence
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — A Franklin couple are facing charges for allegedly stealing and selling approximately $6,800.00 worth of items from a Forest County residence. Court documents show Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 26-year-old Alaina Irene Haffey and 29-year-old Jacob Dean Donald Baker, both of Franklin, in District Judge Daniel Miller’s office on Monday, July 1.
Rescuers rush to aid of terribly neglected dog found lying in driveway of rural Pennsylvania home
On the morning of July 4th – when families were waking up to celebrate with picnics and fireworks, a terribly neglected dog felt so weak, all he could do was lie down in someone’s driveway in the area of Shillington, Pennsylvania, known as a family-friendly and peaceful town.
Clearfield County looking to bring whitewater park to the area
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A new feature to the Susquehanna River is in the works in Clearfield County. Two whitewater paddling parks are in the early planning stage to help restore the low head dams in Curwensville and Clearfield. The Raftmans Dam in Clearfield is going to be restored, and the Pee Wee’s Nest […]
Scott Tady: Boom was a blast; now comes Pittsburgh's best music fest
That's the next Boom on The Bridge concert in Beaver County. Visit Beaver County has already confirmed the return next year of a Veterans Memorial Bridge concert coinciding with the Beaver County Boom! fireworks extravaganza. I thought last Saturday's Boom on The Bridge went well, starring national country artist Chris...
Freedom Ride returns to Tyrone with nearly 500 riders
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Freedom Ride USA returned to Tyrone on Thursday, this time with more participants than ever. The Freedom Ride is an annual event meant to raise money for veterans on Independence Day. “It’s just the time to celebrate our country and celebrate the people who served to help protect it,” Sean Riggle, […]
Annual Blair County 'Freedom Ride' raises money for local VA center
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Around 500 bicycle riders took to the streets of Blair County Thursday morning for the annual Fourth of July Freedom Ride. The ride started at the Howard Gardner American Legion in downtown Tyrone and went to DelGrosso's Amusement Park before returning. Money raised by...
Blair County to host ‘Katy’s Karnival’ for third year in a row
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — “Katy’s Karnival” is gearing up to kick off its third annual celebration, which will be held on July 5 and 6. The carnival will be held at the Excelsior Fire Company Firehall, located at 399 S. First Street, Bellwood. This year, the theme is “Christmas in July,” and festivities will […]
Longer happy hours in Pennsylvania? This bill would make that happen | Today in Pa.
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Biz in the Valley: Beaver, Lawrence counties see natural gas impact fee payout, Conway man honored for support work
Biz in the Valley is a monthly roundup of business happenings in the Beaver Valley and beyond. To submit an item, email csuttles00@gmail.com. Pennsylvania’s tax on natural gas production generated nearly $180 million statewide last year, according to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission – about $100 million less than the year prior.
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
“Unless everything is agreed to, nothing’s agreed to,” Pittman said. “But I still remain optimistic and hopeful that we’re going to conclude this process in the next several days." The post Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
8 Somerset County softball players picked to coaches' association All-State teams
Eight Somerset County athletes were named to the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association all-state teams on Friday. Meyersdale senior pitcher Izabella Donaldson and second baseman Laurel Daniels, along with Berlin Brothersvalley freshman shortstop Coral Prosser and first baseman Elena Ritchey, were named to the first team in Class 1A. ...
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