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Tracy Coyne Resigns from Saint Francis to Pursue New Coaching Opportunity
LORETTO, Pa. — Saint Francis University women's lacrosse head coach Tracy Coyne has announced that she will resign from her post to pursue another coaching opportunity. "Although I'm certainly disappointed that Tracy will no longer lead our women's lacrosse program, I cannot thank her enough for the numerous contributions and accomplishments she brought to Saint Francis during her tenure," said Saint Francis Director of Athletics James Downer. "Through dedication and skill, Tracy brought Red Flash women's lacrosse to profound heights, setting new program marks for most overall wins in a season, the most NEC victories in a season, and for the first time in Saint Francis history, led the team to consecutive postseason berths in the NEC Tournament. Coach Coyne's efforts have done much to elevate and establish our program into a perennial contender, and I'm confident that we'll only build off Tracy's success. We certainly wish Coach Coyne the best of luck in her future endeavors."
SPCA: Parvovirus found in multiple dogs in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Multiple dogs infected with the highly contagious parvovirus have been identified in York County this week. According to the York branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), two unvaccinated dogs recently admitted to their facility became symptomatic and tested positive for a highly contagious disease […]
Wild World of Animals show coming to central Pa. in January: Where to buy tickets
An educational and entertainment show that features animals is coming to central Pa. in the new year. Wild World of Animals with Grant Kemmerer & Friends will be at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. “The show will feature approximately 13 different...
Restaurant group saves national pizza chain from brink of bankruptcy
Following rumors MOD Pizza might file for bankruptcy, a buyer has stepped forward to purchase the chain, according to news reports. The fast-casual pizza chain was acquired last week by the Los Angeles-based Elite Restaurant Group. The restaurant group had acquired 100% of MOD’s equity in the merger agreement between...
Tied House Abruptly Closes in Lititz
Tied House, the once-buzzworthy restaurant and event space in the heart of Lititz, has officially announced the closing of its doors. The establishment, known for its locally sourced cuisine and craft beer selection, had been a staple of the Lititz dining scene since its opening. For those familiar, the Tied House was a part of the St. Boniface Brewing Company brand, which was sold to Pour Man’s Brewing earlier this. year.
Harrisburg Fringe Fest returns this weekend, bringing all things wacky and weird
Harrisburg’s second annual Fringe Festival invites audiences to be adventurous and “do something weird” this weekend. The multidisciplinary arts festival will take place July 18 to 21 at venues across the city, promoting local and national artists alike and giving patrons a taste of diverse entertainment. The...
Lithium-ion batteries are still a danger, even in the trash [Lancaster Watchdog]
More likely than not, somewhere near you is a battery that has the power to set a relentless fire that can’t be extinguished with water alone. That’s the reality of lithium-ion batteries, which today are more prevalent than ever. Cellphones, earbuds, smartwatches — they all could initiate chemical reactions that ignite serious fires that require special chemicals to extinguish.
Nittany news and notes: Penn State misses out on another priority receiver recruit and more
Last week, Penn State’s 2025 recruiting class was dealt a massive blow when Harrisburg four-star wide receiver Lex Cyrus chose the South Carolina Gamecocks over the Nittany Lions. Cyrus was a crucial recruit for the class that lacks the necessary depth of elite talent at wide receiver, a position of weakness on the current roster, and was expected to head to Happy Valley.
Philadelphia Hits Sweltering Heights with Excessive Heat Warning, Health Officials Advise Caution
The National Weather Service in Philadelphia has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for parts of northern Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania that remains in effect until 8 p.m. EDT tomorrow. During this period, dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents are...
Italian Festival Organizer Says Event Will Not Happen
Organizers of a downtown Butler event are responding to issues raised by City officials by canceling the event. Last week, Mayor Bob Dandoy addressed Council about discussions he had with organizers for the Italian Festival scheduled for August 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The main issue was allowing set-up on Thursday which removes parking and negatively impacts businesses on Main Street.
CoStar Group hires Yermal as senior copy editor
Real estate news service CoStar Group has hired Brian Yermal as senior copy editor. He previously spent six years at Morning Consult as research editor, news editor and copy editor. Yermal also spent more than four years at the Altoona Mirror in Pennsylvania as a copy editor and a writer.
Altoona man accused of providing drugs that led to overdose
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Police in the Altoona area arrested a man Monday they said provided drugs that led to another individual’s overdose. On Monday, the Altoona and Logan Township police, along with the Blair County Drug Task Force began investigating an overdose of a man on the 3200 block of Lynnwood Drive. Police arrived […]
Penn State Altoona professor’s paper published in chemistry journal
ALTOONA, Pa. — A paper written by William Van der Sluys, assistant teaching professor of chemistry at Penn State Altoona, has been published in “Acta Crystallographica Section C: Structural Chemistry.”. “Concerning the Structures of Lewis Base Adducts of Titanium (IV) Hexafluoroisopropoxide” includes information about transition metal coordination chemistry...
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Tioga County until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 6 p.m. for Tioga County. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying events occurring...
Lt. Gov. Robinson’s chief of staff invokes ‘some folks need killing’ comment after a body is carried away from Trump assassination attempt
Brian LiVecchi, the chief of staff and general counsel for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, invoked a controversial comment from his boss following the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
What to know about hot car dangers for children amid excessive heat warning
The threat of triple digits Tuesday in the Philadelphia region has experts sounding the alarm about staying safe in the heat, especially when it comes to vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.AAA is sharing some important reminders if you have to be out and about with your little ones.Experts say that on a 95-degree day, a car can heat up to more than 180 degrees.RELATED: Consumer Reports provides tips to parents on preventing hot car deaths for childrenThey also say a child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's body, and that it takes just...
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