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Dickinson Center in St. Marys to receive $750k grant
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — A $750,000 grant is heading to the Dickinson Center in St. Marys, Rep Glenn “GT” Thompson announced Friday. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has granted the Dickinson Center the $750,000 that will go towards consolidating several community and health services in Elk and Cameron Counties into one new facility that will […]
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania early Wednesday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:17 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Elk, Cameron and Clearfield counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 5:16 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from...
Former landfill near Emporium could become a new stargazing destination in Pennsylvania
This story comes from our partners at WPSU. This story is part of our series, Wild Pennsylvania. Check out all of our stories here. A former landfill near Emporium in Cameron County in northcental Pennsylvania could become a new stargazing site, similar to Cherry Springs in Potter County. The Pennsylvania...
Former landfill near Emporium could become a new stargazing destination in Pennsylvania
A former landfill near Emporium in Cameron County could become a new stargazing site, similar to Cherry Springs in Potter County. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently approved the 99-acre space for recreational use. Josh Zucal, a Cameron County commissioner, said there are yearly methane inspections at the site...
Will a former landfill become PA's next stargazing mecca?
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. A former...
Tips to protect yourself against ticks and Lyme Disease
(WTAJ) — Summer is here and with being outside more often you can be at a greater risk of tick bites So what are some things you can do prevent bites and illnesses? Let’s hear what the experts have to say. Lyme Disease is the most commonly reported illness in Pennsylvania, according to the Department […]
Northern Lights shine over Central Pennsylvania
CAMERON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Northern Lights shined bright into Northern/Central Pennsylvania Friday morning. Another geomagnetic storm has hit Earth leaving the Northern Lights to reach further south into the U.S. than normal. As of 10:18 a.m. Friday (June 28), NOAA said the storm reached “G4” which is “severe” on its storm scale. Thursday […]
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