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State trooper convicted in fatal car crash looking for new trial
The attorney representing the Pennsylvania State Trooper who was found guilty of causing the crash that killed a Troy teacher is asking the judge to vacate the verdict and order a new trial. Trooper Michael Brown was convicted of homicide by vehicle after the jury found he was responsible for...
Arts at Hayfield 38th Annual Summer Arts Festival
On August 18, more than 120 artisans, performers, crafters and food vendors will converge on the campus of Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Lehman to celebrate the 38th Annual Arts at Hayfield Summer Arts Festival. The event is on the campus grounds from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Mother of trans youth said he was outed by Pa. Girl Scouts officials
The mother of the 17-year-old transgender boy at the center of an upheaval at a Girl Scouts summer camp in Dauphin County said her son was cruelly outed by the actions of camp directors. In an emotional interview with PennLive, Devin Sloan said her transgender son, a junior counselor who...
‘The Kammander’ takes the lead in USA Mullet Championships
SWOYERSVILLE — Heading into the second round of the USA Mullet Championships, “The Kammander” is in charge — he’s at the top of the leaderboard in his age category. Kamden Cunningham — known as “The Kammander” — is back this year to raise money for wounded veterans and hopefully become the next USA mullet champion in the ages 5-7 category.
Laurel Health to offer walk-in physicals in August
Pa. (WETM) – Laurel Health will offer several walk-in physical days at three of its locations in Tioga and Bradford counties for students who are about to begin school and need a wellness exam. Walk-in physical days will take place at the Laurel Health Centers in Wellsboro, Mansfield and Troy beginning on Aug. 8. Three […]
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the program and applications are open through August 19, said Julia Brinjac, digital equity program manager...
Trump keeps battleground state lead
Former President Donald Trump is maintaining his edge in key battleground states despite concerns from his own pollster that the replacement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee would knock him out of the lead. In the just-released Emerson College Polling-Hill newspaper survey, Trump lost a little ground but still leads the […]
Reforming juvenile justice system benefits kids, communities
We are youth advocates who were incarcerated at the ages of 14 and 15. We don’t want the juvenile legal system to do to others what it did to us and our peers. When a juvenile under 18 comes into the justice system, the juvenile must be treated not as adult, but as a child, a kid.
Sixth-generation broom makers open shop in Lopez
Lopez, Pa. — Since the late 1800s, the Meckley family has been handcrafting brooms using the same methods and equipment from a century ago. Now the family is stepping into the future with a new brick-and-mortar shop to sell their popular handmade goods. Owners Brett and Briana Meckley, of Meckley Brooms, recently opened a retail shop in Lopez, just eight miles north of Ricketts Glen State Park. The shop officially...
Truckers Against Trafficking Visits NEPA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — “It will only grow unless we do something to stop it,” says Wyoming County District Attorney, Joe Peters. Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters crossed county lines Thursday afternoon – bringing awareness to human trafficking impacting communities in NEPA. Peters along...
Kennywood rollercoaster reopens after photo appears to show cinderblocks supporting part of the ride
Two days after an alarming photo from oneBURGH media blew up on Facebook, Kennywood pumped the brakes on the Racer, temporarily shutting the rollercoaster down Wednesday.
Suspects wanted after alleged retail theft, assault at Target
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two people are wanted after an alleged retail theft and assault at Target. According to the Dickson City Police, the man pictured with red hair was involved in a retail theft and assault at Target. Officers stated the man in the grey shirt helped the other suspect […]
Wa-womp at the pump: Pa. drivers served bad gas | Today in Pa.
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Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation
The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:. “It has been an honor to work alongside Dr. Greenstein during his tenure as chancellor of our state system...
Storm Causes Damage to Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Exec Director's Farm
David Smith, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, is thankful. His farm in Palmyra was damaged in an unexpected storm July 17, but no one was hurt. “It was pretty isolated.” Smith said. “Some of the reporting said the weather event was about 200 yards wide and...
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