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$3 million winning scratch-off sold in Pennsylvania
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Lycoming County sold a $3 million-winning scratch-off. The ticket was sold at a Sheetz on Westminster Drive in Williamsport and was a $3 Million Mega Stacks scratch-off ticket. The Sheetz will receive a a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The $3 Million Mega […]
Big $3 million Mega Millions winner in Pennsylvania
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $3 million Mega Millions ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Tuesday night’s drawing. The big winning tickets matched five of five numbers but not the Mega Ball. If the Megaplier (3) wasn’t active, the ticket would have been worth $1,000,000. According to the PA Lottery, roughly 40,000 other winning Mega Millions tickets […]
Rutter’s breaks ground on massive prototype store in central Pa.
Rutter’s is opening a massive store with a new look later this year in central Pennsylvania. The York County company announced it broke ground on a 13,500-square-foot prototype store at the Industrial Park Road exit off of PA-147 near Milton in Northumberland County. Rutter’s didn’t share too many details,...
Pa. Lottery Fund — and programs for seniors — get a boost from unclaimed Mega Millions winnings
Pennsylvania’s Lottery Fund got an unexpected $678,000 boost last month, according to state Treasury officials. The windfall’s source? A roughly $36 million Mega Millions jackpot last year that was never claimed by its winner. Someone bought the lucky ticket in Jacksonville, Florida, but nobody ever came forward to...
Delaware County smoke shop sells $2.4M winning lottery ticket
WAYNE, Pa. - Someone in Delaware County is $2.4M richer after they hit a Pennsylvania Lottery jackpot. The winning Fast Play ticket was sold at the Puff Gallery on West Lancaster Road in Wayne. Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the jackpot is the second-largest Fast Play Progressive top prize. The Puff...
Do you want to fish in Pennsylvania without buying a license? Here are two days you can
If you want to get someone started in fishing or you just didn’t a buy a fishing license yet, two days are coming up that will allow you to wet your line for free. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has made May 26, the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, and July 4, Independence Day, free fishing days.
Pa. casino fined for allowing banned gambler to wager
The operator of Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington County was fined $10,000 for allowing an individual to gamble who was prohibited from doing so. Under a consent agreement with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board last month, Washington Trotting Association, LLC, operator of Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, agreed to pay the fine as a result of the incident, the board said in a press release.
Former Pa. Lt. Gov. candidate pleads no contest to giving alcohol to teens at party
A former GOP candidate for Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor -- who was also involved in a political action committee that claimed liberals were “indoctrinating” students -- will serve a year of probation after pleading no contest to giving alcohol to teenagers while hosting her daughter's birthday party in Bucks County.
Pennsylvania lawmakers considering expansion of smoking ban in casinos
A renewed push is afoot to close loopholes in Pennsylvania’s Clean Indoor Air Act that would end smoking in casinos — one of the last places smokers can light up inside. The legislation, House Bill 1657, is sponsored by House Health Committee Chairman Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny. It is positioned for action by the full House, but efforts are still being made to try to address concerns raised by opponents.
Drop Off Unwanted Electronics at Local Thrift Stores
A new program involving local thrift stores will make it easier for area residents to recycle unwanted electronics. A new program involving local thrift stores will make it easier for area residents to recycle unwanted electronics. The Free Electronic Waste Recycling program was recently announced by ReWorld and Goodwill Keystone...
Shapiro signs bill to fight illicit use of xylazine while keeping the animal drug legal for vets
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation to place xylazine, a dangerous animal tranquilizer being used in illicit street drugs, permanently on the list of controlled substances that are illegal to possess without a license or authorization. Xylazine, also known by the street name “tranq,” increasingly contributes to overdose deaths as drug users knowingly or unknowingly take […] The post Shapiro signs bill to fight illicit use of xylazine while keeping the animal drug legal for vets appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Central Pa. areas treated to limited edition McDonald’s delight
If you’re a fan of McDonald’s — and you happen to live in certain parts of Pennsylvania — then, boy, are you in for a treat. A special tasty delight will be available in the central part of the state for a limited time only. If...
Spongy moths: Bad for skin, worse for forests
Williamsport, Pa. — What's small, black, and hairy all over? If you guessed spongy moth caterpillars, you're right! Spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths, have hatched and the tiny, black caterpillars can be found across our region. The furry caterpillars may look cute, but don't be fooled. These small insects are associated with numerous problems: Allergic response ...
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