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New business park to transform mine-scarred land in Hazle Township, create 700 jobs
Mine-scarred land is being turned into a business park with state funding in Hazle Township. A state grant said to be highly competitive of $2 million along with low-interest loans of $3 million have been awarded to CAN DO, Inc. and Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services to develop the Crossroads East Business Park.
Fire destroys home in Nesquehoning
NESQUEHONING, Pa. -- An overnight fire completely destroyed a home in Nesquehoning, Carbon County. Flames were reported around 2 a.m. Wednesday on Yard Street, just off of Route 54/Stock Street. Fire companies from Carbon and Schuylkill counties responded to the scene to help fight the fire, as it fully engulfed...
Montour County art studio helps children and adults find their creative side
DANVILLE, Pa. — Zanzart Art Studio sits on Mill Street in Danville. The spot is no stranger to creativity. Suzanne Walzer previously used the space as an art school for children, but when the pandemic hit, she moved to Virginia. Walzer says she became very ill, but the thought...
Barcode swap fails, woman charged
Hemlock Township, Pa. — A woman allegedly swapped barcodes on clothing at Walmart in an effort to lower her checkout total. An investigation into a June 28 theft led police to Barbara Ann Ercolino, of Danville, according to Hemlock Township Police Officer Craig Johnson. The 60-year-old Ercolino managed to avoid paying $78 to Walmart by swapping the bar codes, Johnson added. Ercolino is being charged with retail theft and defiant trespassing. She is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing with Judge Doug Brewer at the end of August. No bail is listed for Ercolino. Docket sheet
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
PA Parents can use new app to find accessible playgrounds
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new app from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society can help families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their kid’s needs. Parents across the commonwealth can now find accessible playgrounds using the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s Park Finder app. In a release sent out on […]
PA sees growing numbers of voters for upcoming election
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the lead-up to the historic presidential election, 28/22 News is taking a look at voter registration in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. As of July 22, there are more registered Democratic voters than Republicans in Pennsylvania with a 360,982 difference. With the presidential election just around the corner, a […]
Chad Snyder appointed to state board of funeral directors
As a third-generation funeral director, Chad Snyder has a unique perspective of the profession. In 1947, Chad's grandfather, Charles F. Snyder, opened a funeral home in downtown Lancaster, and the business grew to offer locations in Millersville, Willow Street, Lititz and other parts of the county. Chad watched his father, Chip Snyder, run the business after Charles retired, and Chad became the director in 2018. Chad was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Directors earlier this year, and he said he plans to use his experience to bridge the gap between funeral directors and state legislators to benefit Lancaster and communities throughout the state.
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. A flurry of recent bipartisan agreements by state lawmakers on energy projects and policies is sending a clear message: Pennsylvania is slowly moving toward clean energy but fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere. The grab bag of initiatives that passed alongside the $47.6...
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