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July 4 festivities and fireworks in Somerset County
Berlin Community Grove's 4th of July Celebration, 1999-1001 Beulah Road, Berlin, kicks off at 11 a.m. July 4. Food, ice cream, bingo, live music, basket raffle, fireworks, vendor show, car cruise, and more are all planned. Music lineup: 11 a.m. Glory Guys; 11:45 a.m. South Penn Crossing; 12:30 p.m. Bill...
Local inventor designs kitchen gadget to streamline meat processing for hunters
It may look like a simple kitchen set, but one local inventor says that's the beauty of his product, which is pending its patent, expected to be completed by December. “I've been processing my own deer for 60 years. And it’s always hard because when you go to cut the steaks, if you don't chill it they’re an inch at the top and an inch and a half at the bottom. When you cook them, they don’t cook evenly.” says Richard Kinter of Blacklick Township. He says he has invented something that he believes will make millions of dollars.
New Spring Grove Area School District superintendent charged with DUI
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The new superintendent for a school district in York County was charged with DUI after an early Friday morning traffic investigation, according to State Police. Joseph Bradley, 51, of Johnstown, was found to be DUI when Troopers “conducted a mere encounter” just after 2:30 a.m. on the 100 block of […]
Pennsylvania firework laws and safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the Fourth
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Official shows and individuals alike will light up the skies with fireworks across Pennsylvania tonight, and officials are urging everyone to follow state laws. While the holiday is a fantastic time to celebrate independence with family and friends, it’s important to remember Pennsylvania fireworks laws to keep people safe. According to the […]
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot hit in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Wednesday’s drawing as the jackpot resets after being hit in Ohio. The million-dollar winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $2,000,000. According to the […]
Johnstown welcomes back beloved Fourth of July fireworks at Sargent Stadium
According to program officials, Sargent Stadium’s Fireworks on the Fourth was an event that hundreds of community members looked forward to each year. However, things changed when the Covid-19 pandemic brought an end to many public events, including the annual fireworks. Now, they say they’ve finally brought the well-missed tradition back to the Johnstown area.
Pennsylvania budget negotiations take a holiday
(The Center Square) – The state capitol fell quiet Wednesday after lawmakers left town for the Fourth of July, intent on hammering out a budget deal over the weekend – maybe. The holiday break means the plan could be a week or more overdue. Still, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Indiana, said discussions remain “engaged,” […]
Pa. Senate confirms Secretary of Health appointment
Harrisburg, Pa. — After two years as serving as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra L. Bogen has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as Secretary of the Department of Health. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Bogen had over 30 years of experience as a primary care pediatrician and headed the Allegheny County Health Department for just under three years. Since her appointment as Acting Secretary of Health, Dr. Bogen...
Westmont Hilltop Commission looks at creating $30M+ sports complex
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Westmont Hilltop Recreation Commission is creating a business plan to create a multi-million dollar indoor sports complex in Upper Yoder Township. The commission anticipates a $30 million to $50 million complex that would provide state-of-the-art sports facilities the school district is lacking along Goucher Street, according to our media partners […]
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Pa. Legislative clerk finds side job running fireworks tent a blast
Once again, Pennsylvania’s state budget — or lack of it — is fizzling Rick Breski’s Fourth of July side hustle. For more than 30 years, Breski, whose day job is as a legislative reading clerk with the House of Representatives, has operated a pop-up fireworks tent in the parking lot at Leed’s Restaurant and Bar in Swatara Township.
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