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Natural gas subsidy plan rolled out to stabilize the grid
(The Center Square) — As experts raise more questions about the future reliability of the energy grid and warn of blackouts, legislators are giving more serious consideration to bankrolling upgrades for power plants. On Wednesday, Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Williamsport, shared his proposal to create a Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund, which would give low-interest grants and loans to electricity generators to build, maintain, modernize, and run their plants. Doing so,...
Pennsylvania municipalities struggle to find and retain elected officials
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Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame: Pete Rinella '95 • Wrestling
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. - The Bloomsburg department of athletics recently announced its 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class. This year's inductees are Nikki Hartranft '04 (field hockey), Christine Krebs '01 (women's soccer), Jen Bryan '03 (women's basketball), Vanessa Sterner '02 (softball), and Pete Rinella '95 (wrestling). Each day this week, we will celebrate one of our five inductees.
Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival returns to Central PA this fall
The weather outside is changing and the leaves will soon be in their autumn glory, which means it will be time to celebrate the start of fall in Columbia & Montour Counties with the 42nd Annual Covered Bridge & Arts Festival! This immensely popular four-day fall festival will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, PA from Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6. Hours for the event are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The event is produced and coordinated by the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau. Parking and admission to the festival are free and tour buses are always welcome.
Men's Cross Country Finishes in Eighth Place at the 10th Annual Misericordia Invitational
Dallas, PA (August 30) – The FDU-Florham men's cross-country team opened its 2024 season on Friday evening, August 30. The Devils were among 11 teams that competed and finished in eighth place with seven runners competing for the Devils. This was the first time since the 2021 season a team score has been able to be recorded for the Devils.
Luzerne County grocery store is closed after flooding
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A locally owned grocery store is forced to close one of its two locations until further notice due to flooding from Thursday night’s intense storm. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack reports from Schiel’s Family Market on Hanover Street in Wilkes-Barre with an update on clean up efforts. This location will be […]
Women’s Volleyball Falls to Bucknell Despite Late Push
VESTAL, NY- The Merrimack College Women's Volleyball team lost in three straight sets despite a late effort in the third set to the Bucknell Bison in the second game of the Binghamton Invitational. The Basics. Score: Bucknell 3, Merrimack 0. Records: Bucknell (1-1), Merrimack (0-2) How it Happened. In the...
Fire damages home in Exeter
EXETER, Pa. — A fire marshal will determine what sparked a fire this afternoon in Luzerne County. Crews responded to the home in the 300 block of Susquehanna Avenue in Exeter around 2:30 p.m. Friday. Everyone inside made it out okay, and there were no injuries to any of...
Lehman Engineers 18th Annual Horse Trail Ride & Walk
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Dreams Go On is a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding organization who serves adults and children with autism, and those who are physically challenged, receive mental or behavioral therapy. The Lehman Engineers 18th Annual Horse Trail Ride & Walk is their largest annual fundraiser. Last year, they raised over $40,000 and over $380,000 to date. The money raised helps to pay for vet fees, horse needs, leases for barn stalls, lead instructors, and off sets Need based scholarships for riders. This is a program run on the generosity of volunteers.
Man wanted on assault, robbery charges
BRIAR CREEK TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man wanted on assault and robbery charges in Columbia County. According to the Briar Creek Township Police Department, 29-year-old Lyle Fought has an active arrest warrant for a robbery and assault that happened on August 22 in the 1100 block of Sixth Avenue. […]
First Game, First Win, RedHawks Down Bison 2-1
OXFORD, Ohio – Goals from Carlie Servis and Paula Peña Martinez lead the Miami University field hockey team to a 2-1 victory over Bucknell University on Friday evening. This puts the RedHawks on the right path, starting their season off 1-0. The Bison start their season 0-1. HOW IT HAPPENED:
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