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PPL Unveils $408 Million Power Line Project

ELYSBURG — The News Item is reporting…PPL Electric Utilities unveiled preliminary routes for 16 miles of new transmission lines during an Elysburg open house Wednesday. The proposed $408 million project would supply electricity to a potential data center near Mount Carmel. PPL presented several possible routes but has...

Elysburg, PA · 1d
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A mountain of coal waste is burning. For this Pa. town, the scars run deeper

LOCUST GAP — The majestic fall scene belies the 1,000-degree-plus coal refuse fire burning just a mile away. A little more than a week ago, fog and smoke blotted out visibility to near zero. Roads closed, and a state of emergency was declared. But on this Wednesday, the air...

Northumberland County, PA · 5h
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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Construction underway on firehouse addition in Saint Clair

SAINT CLAIR – Construction is underway on a brand new addition at a Saint Clair... The article Construction underway on firehouse addition in Saint Clair first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

St Clair, PA · 2d

PennLive.com

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Exposed fish, expired tomatoes, dirty utensils: What Lebanon County restaurant inspectors found

The following Lebanon County restaurants and other food establishments were inspected between Oct. 26 and Oct. 30 for compliance with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. Inspections are overseen by the state Department of Agriculture. In some cases, violations are corrected before inspectors leave. In compliance with violations. Jonestown/Hershey NE KOA.

Lebanon County, PA · 5h
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Coal Still Burns Under This Pennsylvania Ghost Town, And You Drive Its Empty Streets

Smoke can drift out of cracks in the ground in one tiny Pennsylvania borough. The cause is an underground coal fire that started in 1962 and still hasn’t gone out. About a thousand people lived there in 1980. By the 2020 census, the count had dropped to just five residents.

Columbia County, PA · 8d

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Lebanon County property transfers: See area home sale prices

Lebanon City 1111 Guilford St. — Robert L. Rice LLC to Cesar Franklin Liriano Torres, $550,000. 29 Guilford St. — Linda L. Seeger to Jessica Bell, $100,000. 428 Cumberland St. — Lancaster Area Habitat of Humanity Inc to Yousuf Abubeker and Neema Berih, $225,000. 698 N. 2nd Ave. — Shirley Ann Webster Estate to J&J Cuz LLC, $215,000. 407 E. Elm St. — IE Homes LLC to Oscar Felix Quinones Nieves and Lesliam Delgado Nieves, $335,000. 734 S. 7th St. — Meghan E. Schlegel and Edward L. Fruecht III, $325,000. Cleona Borough 3 Walnut Mill Ln. — Jo Ann Goddard Estate to Allen Blauch, $196,000. Cornwall Borough 146 Rexmont Rd. — James C. and Abby L. Cox to Jane E. and Michael H. Ansel, $651,000. Heidelberg Township 134 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc to Kimberly S. May, $337,600. 182 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc and Copper Ridge to Gale Weaver, $303,000. 176 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc and Copper Ridge to Gale Weaver, $305,650. 180 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc and Copper Ridge to Gale Weaver, $288,200. 178 Marissa Ct. — Landmark Homes at 897 Inc and Copper

Lebanon County, PA · 5h

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Schuylkill County 2026 General Election Results

Republican candidates led every listed race in Schuylkill County’s final overnight update from the November 3, 2026 , General Election. The unofficial report includes 44,470 ballots , with Election Day returns from all 125 precincts. Final overnight update: November 4, 2026, at 12:52 a.m. Eastern Time . Election Day precincts reporting: 125 of 125. Completion status: All 125 precincts are marked partially reported; 0 precincts are marked complete. Ballots reported: 44,470, including 40,093 Election Day votes and 4,377 mail votes. No provisional votes are included in this report. Reported turnout: 58.09% of 76,558 registered voters. Status: Unofficial. This final overnight update does not constitute certified results or confirmation that every eligible ballot has been counted. About these totals: The tables below show Schuylkill County votes only. For races covering other counties, these figures do not represent the complete statewide or district-wide results. Governor and Lieutenant Governor Stacy Garrity and Jason Richey led the Schuylkill County returns with 25,746 votes, followed by Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis with 17,513. These are Schuylkill County votes only. Statewide totals determine the outcome. Governor and Lieutenant Governor — Schuylkill County Results Candidates Party County Votes Stacy Garrity / Jason Richey Republican 25,746 Josh Shapiro

Schuylkill County, PA · 2d

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Work on Route 209 continues after rockslide

NESQUEHONING BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — U.S. Route 209 in Nesquehoning Borough will remain closed for another six to eight weeks while work to repair the road after a rockslide continues, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The rockslide resulted in the closure of the road and the railroad tracks below, forcing the […]

Nesquehoning, PA · 15h

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Logistics company laying off 81 employees in Lebanon County

MYERSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) -- A supply chain and logistics company will lay off dozens of employees at its Lebanon County warehouse. According to a WARN Notice filed with the PA Department of Labor & Industry, Kenco Logistics Services, LLC will soon initiate layoffs at its warehouse facility located at 60 Central Boulevard in Myerstown.

Lebanon County, PA · 9d

Times Leader

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Watro wins 3rd term in 116th District, runs unopposed

Republican state Rep. Dane Watro won reelection Tuesday, running unopposed for the state House seat representing the 116th District.

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Columbia County cattle farm project receives $2M grant

Bloomsburg, Pa. — The Pa. Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has allocated $2 million in grant funding to the Luzerne Conservation District to assist with an ongoing project at Long Hollow Cattle Company in Columbia County. The grant funds will be used to implement two roofed heavy-use areas — 32 feet by 72 feet and 70 feet by 284 feet — fencing, roof runoff controls, access roads, animal walkways, watering facilities, underground outlets, and stormwater controls. “Securing critical funding for the 109th District requires relentless effort, strong advocacy and a commitment to delivering results,” said State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia). “Agriculture is the backbone of many of our communities and a vital part of Pennsylvania’s economy and heritage. I will work tirelessly to secure the resources and investments our farmers, rural communities, and local businesses need to thrive.” PENNVEST provides grants and low-interest loans for design, engineering, and construction of publicly and privately owned drinking water distribution and treatment facilities, as well as stormwater and wastewater projects.

Columbia County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Wilkes-Barre man sentenced for failure to report income for SNAP benefits

A Wilkes-Barre man was sentenced to probation for failing to report employment income while receiving SNAP and medical assistance benefits from Pennsylvania. Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Marc E. Gibbons, 60, of Darling Street, to 15 months’ probation on two counts of fraud in obtaining public assistance. Gibbons pled guilty to the charges prior to being sentenced on Friday.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 4d

Sunday Dispatch

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Hazleton voters approve new home rule charter with tax cap, homestead exemption

Hazleton voters agreed to switch to a new city home rule charter drafted by an elected study commission, according to unofficial results from

Hazleton, PA · 2d

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Jamie Barton Wins Reelection in 124th District, Carries Schuylkill and Berks Portions

Republican state Rep. Jamie Barton has won another term representing Pennsylvania’s 124th House District, defeating Democratic challenger Tina Burns and carrying both the Schuylkill County and Berks County portions of the district in reported unofficial returns. Barton received 15,268 votes, or 64.68% , compared with Burns’ 8,339 votes, or 35.32% , according to Pennsylvania Department of State returns for the November 3, 2026 , General Election. The district-wide margin was 6,929 votes . Barton will return to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for another two-year term. 124th House District Election Results 124th Pennsylvania House District — Unofficial District-Wide Results Candidate Party Votes Percentage Jamie Barton Republican 15,268 64.68% Tina Burns Democratic 8,339 35.32% Schuylkill County Results In the Schuylkill County portion of the district, Barton received 8,970 votes, or 68.70% , while Burns received 4,086 votes, or 31.30% . Barton’s margin in Schuylkill County was 4,884 votes . Berks County Results In the Berks County portion of the district, Barton received 6,298 votes, or 59.69% , compared with Burns’ 4,253 votes, or 40.31% . Barton’s margin in Berks County was 2,045 votes . 124th District Results by County Unofficial Candidate Votes and Percentages in Each County Portion County Portion Barton

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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COGI Encourages Schuylkill County Residents to Reach Out for Substance Use Support

COGI in Pottsville is encouraging anyone affected by substance use disorder—or who knows someone in need of support—to contact the organization. In a November message themed “Grateful, Thankful & Blessed,” COGI expressed gratitude for the opportunity to assist people experiencing substance use disorder and reminded residents that support is available. “If you or someone you know is in need of support, contact us today!” the organization shared. Residents seeking support for themselves or information to help someone they know can contact COGI at 570-628-6990 or visit www.coginc.org . COGI is located at 1 South 2nd Street, 1st Floor, Pottsville, PA 17901 .

Pottsville, PA · 1d

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Hazleton’s home rule charter vote: tax concerns, public confusion and a community’s hopes for change

Hazleton voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a proposed home rule charter that could reshape the city’s municipal government. But as the community awaited the results during the day, interviews with voters revealed a broader story — differing expectations, concerns about rising taxes and questions about what the proposed charter would actually change.

Hazleton, PA · 20h

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Sugarloaf Twp. approves 5-member board of supervisors; Dallas, Jenkins townships reject expansion

Voters in Sugarloaf Township agreed to increase their municipality’s elected governing body from three to five supervisors, but the same

Dallas, PA · 3d

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Emergency repairs on major highway through Pa.’s Poconos underway after road collapse (UPDATE)

UPDATE: Lehigh Gorge train stop relocates due to rockslide, D&L Trail closed at Jim Thorpe. A stretch of Route 209 in Carbon County that collapsed Saturday could be closed until almost the end of the year for emergency repairs that are already underway, PennDOT said in a traffic advisory Sunday night.

Carbon County, PA · 4d

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44 Schuylkill County Runners Listed for 2026 PIAA Cross Country Championships

Runners from 11 Schuylkill County schools are listed among the entries for the 2026 PIAA Cross Country Championships , scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 , at Big Spring High School in Newville. According to PIAA’s published qualifier lists, county schools account for 44 entries: 18 girls and 26 boys across the Class 1A and Class 2A races. The local contingent includes the Schuylkill Haven girls, Nativity BVM boys, and Blue Mountain boys team rosters, along with individual qualifiers from schools throughout the county. The totals include every listed team roster member. The qualifier documents do not identify final starters or alternates. PIAA State Cross Country Race Schedule Saturday’s championships begin with the Class 1A girls race at 9:30 a.m. Six races are scheduled, concluding with the Class 3A boys race at 1:15 p.m. All times below are Eastern. Saturday, November 7, 2026 — PIAA Cross Country Championship Race Times Race Start Time Class 1A Girls 9:30 a.m. Class 2A Girls 10:15 a.m. Class 3A Girls 11 a.m. Class 1A Boys 11:45 a.m. Class 2A Boys 12:30 p.m. Class 3A Boys 1:15 p.m. Parking Passes and Spectator Information PIAA requires one parking pass per vehicle . Parking passes cost $10

Schuylkill County, PA · 10h