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Harrisburg, PA – Imagine heading south on Interstate 81 for Thanksgiving, traveling through Pennsylvania toward Maryland and Virginia when a wall of blowing snow suddenly sweeps across the highway. Within moments, semitrailers disappear into the whiteout, brake lights become difficult to see and a routine holiday drive turns dangerous.
Centre County saw a busy news week, from a fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 80 to Penn State’s announcement of a $124 million budget shortfall. Fraternity investigations, a downtown restaurant closure and new offerings at the Berkey Creamery also drew attention. Here’s a look at this week’s top stories: A 22-year-old Bucks County man killed in a hit-and-run on Interstate 80 in Snow Shoe Township was identified as Anirudh Nangunoori, a first-year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine . State police at Rockview and are seeking information about the vehicles involved. Penn State is facing a $124 million budget shortfall driven by $87 million in lost tuition revenue from declining enrollment and $37 million in unexpected employee health insurance costs. The university plans an average 1.25% reduction across education and general units, with tuition frozen through 2027-28. Zeta Beta Tau was placed on interim suspension over allegations of serious misconduct , while Delta Sigma Phi and Phi Kappa Psi lost privileges Oct. 6 to host social events and conduct new member education. Delta Upsilon remains suspended following an investigation into an off-campus cocaine trafficking ring. Big Dean’s Hot Chicken on West College Avenue will close Nov. 25
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette . Colorful caftans, oversized jewelry and a little nostalgia will come together on Saturday, Nov. 14 for a good cause as Out of the Cold Centre County partners with the Ladies Auxiliary from the American Legion Post 245 for the Mrs. Roper Romp fundraiser to benefit the local homeless shelter. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Post 245, 1950 Pine Hall Road, and will feature dancing, music provided by DJ William Wiser III, raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing. A $5 donation will help support Out of the Cold's efforts to provide shelter and assistance to people experiencing homelessness in Centre County. The fundraiser is part of the organization's November campaign recognizing National Homelessness Awareness Month, an effort to raise money while helping residents better understand the challenges facing those without stable housing. Amy Fornwalt-Bowser, an Out of the Cold board member, said the idea grew from previous Mrs. Roper-themed fundraising events including a bar crawl. This time, she wanted to create an opportunity for people to gather in one location, enjoy an evening together and support a worthwhile cause. "Since some of my friends
Nearly a century after its founding, a family flower business has opened a new storefront while remaining in the hands of its fifth generation. What began as a landscaping operation gradually became a floral institution known for elaborate arrangements, special events, and thoughtful gifts. The expansion brings fresh bouquets, plants,...
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. (WOLF) — Pennsylvania began a statewide audit Friday to check the results of the Nov. 3 general election, with counties set to manually review randomly selected ballots in the governor’s race. The Department of State said employees used 10-sided dice to generate a random 20-digit...
Pennsylvania Christmas tree growers say an April freeze thinned Douglas firs, and one farm has no trees over 8 feet this year.
(WHTM)– A central Pennsylvania county reported the highest voter turnout in the state in the November 2026 General Election. November’s general election made history as the Democratic Party recorded its first trifecta since 1993. The Democrats secured the Senate, the House, and the governorship in the election. The party elected Senate Majority leaders for the […]
Governor Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger unveiled Pennsylvania’s first-ever, 10-year Strategic Plan for Agriculture last month on a Chester County dairy farm. The plan outlines a strategy to continue the momentum the Shapiro Administration has established over the past four years, supporting farmers and investing the food system to ensure that the industry feeds and fuels Pennsylvania remains profitable and globally competitive.
A Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play ticket worth $112,887 was sold in Venango County, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The Pennsylvania Lottery said the winning ticket carried the progressive top prize in the $5 Win It All game and was sold Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Spanky's Tobacco World Inc., 1219 Liberty St., Franklin. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the ticket.
Advocacy exists only in the realm of what’s possible and our fight for sexual and reproductive freedom has suffered too long in limited possibilities. For generations, all that was feasible in Pennsylvania was fighting off abortion bans, restrictions and attacks. In that time, nearly 90% of the abortion providers that were operating in the state had closed because of targeted laws that limited their ability to function. We saw crisis pregnancy centers pop up in every county and capitalize on gaps in sexual and reproductive healthcare and eventually outnumber legitimate abortion providers 9 to 1. Then we saw the fall of Roe v Wade in 2022, the absolute floor of our rights at the federal level.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro marked Veterans Day on November 11 by honoring his father, a U.S. Navy veteran, while recognizing the military service of veterans throughout the commonwealth. His message connected his family’s experience with the broader sacrifices made by Pennsylvania’s military community, as his administration continues implementing programs and legislation intended to expand access […]
Cucumber Falls drops 30 feet over a sandstone ledge in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, and you can walk right up to it. The water pours in a thin, veil-like sheet into a clear pool surrounded by mossy rock and thick forest. It sits inside Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette...
In an election dominated by concerns about affordability, voters across the country overwhelmingly agreed to raise taxes to preserve or expand public transit. Out of 27 ballot measures supporting transit, 22 passed on November 3, representing $27.4 billion in funding to rescue faltering systems and expand or build new ones. Some of the biggest wins of the night included voters in the San Francisco Bay Area staving off enormous cuts to Bay Area Rapid Transit and other regional systems, Coloradans backing new regional rail, and residents of Seattle and nearby Pierce County favoring expanded bus service.
Family Dollar Stores has agreed to a $63 million national settlement to resolve allegations that it routinely charged customers more at checkout than prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined the Federal Trade Commission and 16 other states in the enforcement action. The...
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by yooperann / flickr Pennsylvania’s state bird is also one of its hardest birds to hunt. Ruffed grouse numbers have fallen roughly 70% since the 1960s, according to researchers quoted by Lancaster Farming, yet the season stays open for those willing to work for a flush. This guide covers grouse hunting season in Pennsylvania for the 2026-27 license year: … This article, Grouse Hunting Season in Pennsylvania: Dates, Limits, and Rules for 2026-27 , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Got a Texas Hunting License? Sandhill Cranes Still Need a Separate Federal Permit • Do You Need a Permit to Hunt Sandhill Cranes in Utah? • Goose Hunting Season in Alaska: Dates, Limits, and Zone Rules
Pa.’s two audits are part of an extended process toward making election results official. Election officials are still working to certify Pennsylvania’s election results. The next step is a statewide audit considered by election experts to be the gold standard for reviewing voting machine counts. “Risk-limiting” audits are...
Northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania face unsettled conditions through Sunday before a warmer week.
The department has confirmed 1,542 measles cases across 46 counties this year.
Danville, Pa. — An unvaccinated Montour County resident has died after testing positive for measles, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Friday. It is the seventh measles-associated death reported in the state this year. The department said it will not release further details about the individual to protect the family’s privacy. The death has been reported to the CDC and added to the state’s measles dashboard. As of Friday, Pennsylvania has recorded 1,542 confirmed measles cases across 46 counties in 2026, along with 305 hospitalizations. Thirty-seven new cases have been confirmed since Nov. 9. Of the total cases, five involved people who had been vaccinated — less than 1%. The seven confirmed measles-associated deaths this year were two residents of Jefferson, three of Lancaster, one of Mifflin, and one of Montour counties. The department said it is still investigating a reported death of a Franklin County resident in October and has not yet confirmed it meets the criteria for a measles-associated death. To be counted as measles-associated, a death must occur within 30 days of symptom onset in someone with clinical evidence of measles and a positive lab test, and it cannot be due to an unrelated cause. The Health
