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PennDOT works on flood-damaged roads, continues major projects
The following is a round-up of current PennDOT road work and construction projects in northcentral Pa.:. Emergency repairs begin this week in Pine Creek area for damage caused by flooding on Aug. 9 in Cummings Township. Over the weekend, the contractor began mobilizing equipment from the southern side of Little...
North Canton robbery suspects arrested in Pennsylvania
STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The three suspects in a robbery of a North Canton Citizens Bank were arrested in Pennsylvania after reports of another bank robbery. According to a press release posted on Facebook on Saturday by the North Canton Police Department, the three individuals were arrested Wednesday after surveillance investigation led detectives and FBI agents to Pennsylvania.
Cornel West can't be on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot, court decides
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, in a 15-page opinion, sided with the Secretary of State's office under Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in rejecting West's candidacy paperwork.The Secretary of State's office said West's campaign lacked the required affidavits for 14 of West's 19 presidential electors. Jubelirer, a Republican, agreed with the Secretary of State's office that minor-party presidential electors are to be considered candidates for office who must file affidavits, even if major-party presidential electors are not.The...
One man charged after Carbon County stabbing
WEISSPORT BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One man is in custody after a stabbing Thursday night in Carbon County. According to a press release by Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were dispatched to the area of Bridge Street just before 10:00 p.m. for a report of a stab victim. When on-scene, troopers found a 40-year-old male with […]
Susquehanna County man charged with attempted homicide
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One man has been charged after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Susquehanna County. According to a release by Pennsylvania State Police, troopers arrested 61-year-old Thomas Wood, from Montrose, after he shot his mother-in-law. Officials say they first responded to a domestic incident between Thomas and his wife Shelly, also from […]
Lauren Kamor and Mario DePrimo
Lauren Elizabeth Kamor, daughter of Paul W. and Kathleen Kamor, of Duryea, and Mario Joseph DePrimo, son of Geanette DePrimo and the late Clifford Hoffman, of Archbald, announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is a 2016 graduate of Pittston Area High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kutztown...
UPDATE: No Injuries Reported in Motor Home Crash on Interstate 81
According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the driver of a motor home that crashed this past week was not injured. According to Troopers, the crash occurred just before 5:00pm, on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 near mile marker 127.2 in Mahanoy Township.
City of Harrisburg investigating reports of 'group of neo-Nazis carrying swastika flags'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg says the mayor and police commissioner are aware of a masked group carrying flags with swastikas on them downtown, and it's being investigated. In a Facebook post made Saturday afternoon, the city denounced the group, saying in part:. The City of...
State Police finding success with 'PSP Tips' program | Cold Case Pennsylvania
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — When it comes to solving crimes, sometimes the best clues come from those not in uniform. "You do your best to investigate these cases," said Lt. Adam Reed of the Pennsylvania State Police. "You talk to witnesses, you collect evidence and look at all the facts. However, you can't be everywhere all at once."
Suspects in North Canton bank robbery arrested in Pennsylvania
Three Canton-area residents who are accused of robbing a bank in Pennsylvania last week are believed to have been involved in robbing the Citizens Bank last month in North Canton, North Canton police said Saturday. North Canton police listed the suspects as Matthew D. Smith, 32; Christopher Lucius, 36 and Latoya Young, 43,...
Top 5 In-State Targets Planning Visits Amid Penn State and West Virginia Showdown
Four-star safety Matt Sieg, a key prospect in Pennsylvania for the 2026 recruiting cycle, will visit Penn State and West Virginia in consecutive weeks. He'll first watch the Nittany Lions in their season opener at West Virginia before returning to Beaver Stadium for their home opener against Bowling Green. Ranked as the No. 12 safety nationally and the third-best player in Pennsylvania, Sieg had an impressive junior season, both offensively and defensively. Penn State currently holds the No. 2 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, featuring commitments from top talents like Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens.
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