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45 years after infamous accident, why are they still cleaning up Three Mile Island?: An update
It’s been 45 years since the worst nuclear accident in the history of the United States scarred the psyche of south central Pennsylvania. The clean-up, in many ways, is just getting started. The twin nuclear generating stations perched on the Susquehanna River are now on a slow fade to history, via a process that is known in Nuclear Regulatory Commission jargon as decommissioning.
Fannett-Metal Beats Forbes Road
Fannett-Metal(1-1) bounced back from Friday’s loss against Northern Bedford with a 19-0 four inning win at Forbes Road. The Tigers top of the line up set the tone early in the game as Drew Goshorn doubled to lead off the game, Jake Coffman singled to score Goshorn and Arnold singled to score Coffman. The Tigers continued to add base runners off of Cardinals starter Sawyer Holliabugh.
Central Pennsylvania counties awarded $6 million for projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Counties across Central Pennsylvania have received grants to assist in transportation and infrastructure repairs In total, the counties received $6 million in grants and awards. Below is a breakdown of each county, the amount received and what the money will go towards. Cambria County Ferndale, Portage and the Richland school district […]
Winning four-mula! Another title for Wood girls
W-O-O-D. Sometimes, the “O” carried the 2023-2024 Archbishop Wood Vikings. They averaged nearly 60 points per game over their District 12 title win and first four PIAA victories. During Saturday’s 5A girls basketball state title game in Hershey’s Giant Center, it was the “D.” The Vikings (26-5) held...
Honors pour in for Wood cagers
Great programs produce great players. Archbishop Wood, fresh off a girls PIAA 5A title and boys 6A final four run, had four products honored with significant end of the season awards. Senior Jalil Bethea earned the Gatorade Pennsylvania Boys Basketball Player of the Year award for 2023-24. Bethea, Wood’s all-time...
WellSpan Health Details Commitment to Reimagining Healthcare
WellSpan Health is committed to taking health care beyond just treatment. With a mission of enhancing health, ensuring lifelong wellness and fostering healthy communities, the impact WellSpan is making in the communities it serves is unmatched. South Central Pennsylvania’s only locally-based and locally-governed health system recently released is annual Community Impact Report, highlighting investments in expansive community programs and outreach, efforts to create a sustainable future, initiatives that are advancing an inclusive culture and improvements made to patient experience and engagement.
2-vehicle crash reported in Chambersburg
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash was reported on South Main Street near Lincoln Highway in Chambersburg. At least one person was reportedly injured in the crash and is being transported to an area hospital. There are no road blockages. Click the video player above to watch other headlines...
Chambersburg police identify suspect in theft
The Chambersburg Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Alfredo Cardona-Padilla, 45, of Reading, for his involvement in a robbery at 251 Southgate Mall, Cedar St, Chambersburg, PA. Cardona-Padilla is wanted for driving the vehicle used in the robbery and actively participating in the crime, where over $400,000 was...
Police Need Your Help on Hit and Run
Authorities are probing a hit-and-run case that occurred on Friday evening. A press release detailed that a black Kia Soul collided with another vehicle at the crossroads of West Loudon Street and Cedar Street and then left the scene without exchanging details. Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested...
Baseball Recap: Northern Bedford County wins going away against Meyersdale
In what's become a running theme this season, Northern Bedford County gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They blew past the Meyersdale Red Raiders 9-1. For Northern Bedford County, this counts as revenge for the 10-0 defeat Meyersdale walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2015.
Upper Adams District Debates Content Restrictions
The Upper Adams School District is considering policy changes to restrict materials containing sexual content, profanity, and content disparaging religious beliefs. The changes would apply to classroom books and library/media center materials. The proposal requires materials to avoid bias and cover multiple perspectives on public debate issues. It mandates superintendent...
Samamtha Paetow sets program record as Chambersburg softball downs Waynesboro
Samantha Paetow stands alone in Trojan history. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Jimmy Bell homers, drives in 3 as James Buchanan beats Northern
Jimmy Bell homered and drove in three runs Tuesday for James Buchanan in a 7-2 win over Northern. Jake Miller worked six innings, striking out six while allowing two earned runs. He also drove in a run. Drew Crouse added an RBI. Carter Hissong worked a scoreless inning, too, striking...
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