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PA top five most wanted fugitive taken into custody
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man who was wanted by Pennsylvania State Police was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force on Friday. Chrishawn Quailes-Baskerville, 19, was wanted by PSP for flight to avoid apprehension, firearms offences and aggravated assault as well as wanted by the Dauphin County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear […]
PA turnpike warns of scams back on the rise
Pennsylvanians should watch out for a smishing scam, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) warns. The scam is being sent to random individuals, aiming to deceive them to share their personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts. The texts claim to be from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services” and center on urgent requests with the account that would result in additional charges if the overdue balance does not get settled. Similar...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
HARRISBURG — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth appears to fit this description: Pittsburgh, which more...
$150K Powerball Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania
The lucky player matched five of the six balls drawn to earn $150,000, state gaming officials said. The vendor, TNT Food Market at 5801 Market Street in West Philadelphia, will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning slip. Winners are not identified until they claim their prize and their...
Pa. Supreme Court Upholds License for Nittany Mall Casino
The state's highest court has upheld the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's decision to award a license for a planned casino at the Nittany Mall, paving the way for the project to move forward. Pennsylvania's Supreme Court in an opinion issued Wednesday found the board acted properly in awarding the license to Ira Lubert at a 2020 auction, dismissing a challenge brought by losing bidder Stadium Casino. Stadium, a subsidiary of Baltimore-based Cordish Companies, has 14 days to file a motion to reconsider. The project can now move ahead unless the decision is appealed to a higher court, PGCB spokesperson Doug Harbach said. "The Gaming...
House Republican Suggests a Cabal Tried to ‘Silence’ Trump: ‘Now They Tried to Kill Him’
Cory Mills suggested during an interview that former President Donald Trump's attempted assassination was part of a wider conspiracy to try "to kill him." The post House Republican Suggests a Cabal Tried to ‘Silence’ Trump: ‘Now They Tried to Kill Him’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Pennsylvania budget gives funding for professional caregivers
(WHTM) — Professional caregivers in Pennsylvania are among the winners in the new state budget. Governor Josh Shapiro held a ceremonial bill signing, highlighting new funding to help those with intellectual disabilities and autism. The budget allocates $354 million to supplement the pay of the professionals who care for them. “How we’ll see it at […]
Mahanoy Township Appoints New Chief of Police
Mahanoy Township officially has a new chief of police. On Thursday evening, the Mahanoy Township Board promoted Harry Brown as the Township's Chief of Police. Brown has been the Officer in Charge since previous Chief Brian Johnson vacated the position in December. Brown has been working for Mahanoy Township for 2 years and has been a police officer for 10 years.
Man charged with committing $1.5M pandemic fraud
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County man has been charged with committing over $1.5 million in COVID-19 pandemic fraud. According to U. S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, James G. Miller, Jr., 53, of Scranton, obtained over $1,500,000 by filing fake applications for pandemic stimulus funds, including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits, Lost Wage […]
Mrs. T’s® Pierogies Announces Retirement of Chief Operating Officer, Mark Tarzwell
Retirement effective at the end of calendar year 2024. SHENANDOAH, Pa., July 16, 2024 – Ateeco, Inc., producer of Mrs. T’s Pierogies, announces the retirement of Mark Tarzwell, Chief Operating Officer, effective December 31, 2024. Throughout his tenure with Mrs. T’s, Mark has been a driving force behind...
Pioneer Day Set for Ashland This Saturday
The 27th Annual Pioneer Day Celebration is set for Saturday at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train and Higher Ups Park. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, attendees can look forward to an event featuring over 100 crafters, vendors, and food trucks. Located at 1900 Oak Street, the...
Swineford waives hearing; invasion of privacy case proceeds to common pleas court
The East Stroudsburg Area School District math teacher accused of recording his fiancée's daughters in his bathroom has waived his preliminary hearing. John Swineford, 43, of East Stroudsburg, was listed online as a math teacher at East Stroudsburg High School South before the page went under redesign. The school district did not respond to inquiries about his current employment status.
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