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Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday’s polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated […]
Peaden's start helps bring Spikes within a game of first
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Jacob Peaden held the Williamsport Crosscutters to one run over seven innings of quality mound work and Knox Preston’s go-ahead RBI single in the fifth inning held up to give the State College Spikes a 2-1 win on Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park with Happy Valley basketball legend Joe Crispin in the house.
Cutters Edged By Spikes In Happy Valley
University Park, PA - It was not a happy night in Happy Valley for the Williamsport Crosscutters as they suffered a 2-1 loss to the State College Spikes at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Saturday night. Porter Brown led the way offensively with a 3 for 4 night with...
Pennsylvania lawmaker stirs up social media firestorm over comments of Tim Walz’s son
(WHTM) — Most thought it was a touching moment at the DNC when Tim Walz’s son Gus professed his love for his dad, but not one Pennsylvania lawmaker. However, the sweetness turned sour on social media where some criticized the boy, and when Lebanon State Rep. Russ Diamond suggested that the boy’s dad should have […]
Bench Warrants Issued for Mahanoy City Man
Schuylkill County Detectives have issued warrants for a Mahanoy City man. Keith Daniel Benjamin, age 40, who was last known to reside in Mahanoy City, is wanted on two active bench warrants. Benjamin is described as a White, Non-Hispanic male, 6 feet in height and weighs approximately 160 lbs. Benjamin...
Nanticoke celebrates Hispanic culture with first annual heritage event
Nanticoke, Luzerne Co. — Hispanic Heritage Month is a few weeks away, but the organizers of the first annual Hispanic Heritage festival in Nanticoke decided to get an earlier start. Multiple vendors and performers represented several different Hispanic countries including Mexico, Guatemala and Ecuador to name a few at...
East Juniata volleyball falls late to Danville in five sets
East Juniata High School volleyball team played Danville on Saturday August 24th and lost in five sets. The scores were. 25-23, 20-25, 26-24, 21-25, and 6-15. Libby Hoffman, junior, middle, had 23 digs and 9 kills during the game. Shana Burd, senior, outside hitter, had 11 digs and 11 service points. Kennedy Seigler-Lewis, junior, setter, had 12 digs and 12 assists. Addi Dimm, junior, outside hitter, has 14 digs and 5 kills.
La Tolteca set to pay back $1.3M in unpaid tips
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular Mexican Restaurant in Luzerne County is facing backlash. This comes as the U.S. Department of Labor finds the owner of La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre withheld tips from 51 employees and now has to pay back $1.3 million. Investigators found the owners had the servers and […]
Vendors and fireworks to light up Wilkes-Barre's 250th anniversary bash
LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — For generations, Wilkes-Barre Township has been called home for many. This year, Wilkes-Barre Township is celebrating it’s 250th anniversary, a huge milestone and a historical year. 250 years in the making for a one-of-a-kind milestone. Wilkes Barre township has partnered with the Mohegan Sun Arena...
Central Mountain Boys Soccer Dominates West Shamokin in Season Opener
BROOKVILLE-The Central Mountain boys soccer team kicked off their season with an impressive 9-0 victory over West Shamokin in the opening game of the Brookville Tournament on Friday. The Wildcats showcased their offensive firepower and defensive solidity, setting the tone for what promises to be a strong season. Freshman Gabe...
No. 7 Panthers Travel to Lewisburg to Meet Bucknell
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh women's soccer team (1-1-1, 0-0-0 ACC) travels over to Lewisburg, PA to meet the Bucknell Bison (2-0-1, 0-0-0 PL), Sunday afternoon. The match is set for a 1 p.m. kickoff and will be streamed live on ESPN+. FOLLOW ALONG. Fans can tune into...
Top 5 in-state target plans dueling visits to Penn State football, West Virginia
One of the top prospects in Pennsylvania for the 2026 recruiting cycle is set to see James Franklin and the Nittany Lions in action in back-to-back weeks. Four-star Fort Cherry safety Matt Sieg will see Penn State football watch in its season opener on the road at West Virginia, as well as Week 2 in Beaver Stadium.
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
Paving begins tonight on Fourth Street in Woodward Township
Williamsport, Pa. — Starting tonight, a paving project will take place on Fourth Street (Route 2014) in Woodward Township and the City of Williamsport, Lycoming County. A PennDOT paving crew will be milling and paving Fourth Street between Route 220 in Woodward Township and Hillside Avenue in the City of Williamsport. Drivers can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., weather permitting. Work is expected to continue through...
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. State College, Pa. — Penn State is prepared to take on up to $700 million in debt to renovate Beaver Stadium, a price tag drawing scrutiny at a time when the university is implementing steep budget cuts and offering buyouts to some employees. ...
Mostly clear and calm tonight; Sunday brings in more chances for sunshine
Saturday evening looks great for anyone planning some evening plans. Outdoor dinner plans will be in good shape as we continue to see mostly clear skies and overnight lows in the upper 50s. Can’t rule out some river valley across the mountains but any instances will be extremely isolated tonight. Sunday church services will go […]
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