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Three Penn State Health hospitals named among nation’s best by U.S. News
HERSHEY, Pa. — U.S. News & World Report has named three Penn State Health hospitals among the best in the nation. The magazine recognized Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Holy Spirit Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center in its 2024-25 "Best Hospitals" rankings and ratings.
Doors optional on Jeeps, Broncos thanks to new Pennsylvania laws
YORK, Pa. — They can take tight turns and tackle tough terrain. "It's an iconic brand, it's been around forever," said Eric Walther, the general manager of Stetler Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM in York. Jeeps and Broncos thrive in the outdoors. Many are designed to get the driver...
Don’t miss the 47th Great Wellsville Balloon Rally!! This weekend July 19-21
Western New York in the summer is perfect for hot air ballooning. Warm days, cool nights make for some amazing moments at the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally. Luckily for me, the “rally” and I are the same age! My entire life has been filled with summers of this magic. The sight and sound of dozens of massive, colorful balloons in the air, floating down a river valley is a modern marvel. When you consider the backdrop of the Genesee River, often foggy at sunrise and glowing at sunset, Wellsville is the perfect place for a balloon rally.
NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney not the big winner at Pocono
Team Penske's Ryan Blaney earned his second win of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday afternoon at Pocono Raceway. The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA became the second race won by the reigning series champion since the middle of June. But the driver of the No....
Alfred State featured in Higher Education Review magazine
Alfred State agricultural programs of the top ten “most promising” colleges in the nation. From Alfred State College, pictured is a Alfred State student work with the animals on the college farm. Alfred State College’s agriculture programs were recently featured as the cover story in an international publication,...
Nearly all households opt-in to East Palestine settlement
(The Center Square) – According to court-appointed class attorneys, less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 households involved in the East Palestine train derailment settlement opted out of the $600 million deal. A court filing after the July 1 opt-out and objection deadline showed 0.09% of the 190,887 households in the settlement class opted out of the agreement. The settlement class includes households in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Seath A. Katz,...
Nathan’s Famous Offers 5 Cent Hot Dogs on July 17th In Honor of National Hot Dog Day
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Nathan’s Famous: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717161817/en/ Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Offered for 5 cents on National Hot Dog Day! (Photo: Business Wire)
State audit critical of Lancaster’s handling of town financials
LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) – The New York State Comptroller’s Office is critical of how the Town of Lancaster’s former supervisor handled and oversaw taxpayer money. This audit centers around the town’s hiring of an outside company to handle the town’s financials last year, something state auditors said shouldn’t have happened. Although not named in the […]
Former Rite Aid Building Owner, Target Suing for Tax Assessments To Be Lowered
The owners of the former Rite Aid on North Main Street are challenging the City of Jamestown‘s assessment of the property. OFP Wagradol NY LLC filed a lawsuit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court staying the assessment is “unjust, unequal, excessive, illegal and erroneous.”. The assessed value of...
Bills Training Camp 2024 at St. John Fisher: Here’s what you should know!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In one week, Buffalo Bills Training Camp will return to St. John Fisher University! If you are either a season ticket holder or if you won tickets through the Bills’ lottery system, here’s what you need to know before you head out. Dates and Times The training camp will be at […]
Update: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds in central Pa. Wednesday
On Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 7 p.m. for Dauphin, Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Be ready for quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. “At 6:40 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Brickerville,...
Want to be a PA corrections officer? The DOC is hiring
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – If you want to be a corrections officer in Pennsylvania, the Department of Corrections is hiring for positions in Clearfield, Somerset, and Huntingdon counties. For interested applicants, the DOC is hosting a job fair on July 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quehanna Boot Camp, located at 4395 […]
Power outages impacting Delaware Valley, photos show storm damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley is still feeling the effects of powerful, fast-moving storms that hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Thousands of customers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are dealing with power outages, and strong winds brought down large trees.The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey said on social media Tuesday night that it had received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey. "Radar data supports that several severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred," the agency said around 9 p.m.In Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood, a large tree...
Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
Freedom Drivers Project coming to Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market July 25
WILKES-BARRE — McCarthy Tire, Bridgestone, TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) and the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking are joining forces to bring the Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) to the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25. The FDP is TAT’s traveling museum, designed to...
Daring Rescue: Many Saved After Multiple Boats Overturn In Upstate New York
Six people boating in an Upstate New York River were injured when multiple boats overturned and saved miles away. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed in its " DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review" that Forest Ranger saved six people from a river. The weekly report highlights recent statewide forest ranger action.
Wynonna Judd Surprises WYRK With Call From Buffalo Airport [LISTEN]
It was both a surprise, and absolute pleasure, to get a call from Wynonna Judd as she waited to board a flight at the Buffalo Airport!. Wynonna was spotted in Western New York this past weekend and apparently spent a few days in Niagara County as well. From what's new...
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