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Maintenance schedule for week of May 20 released for Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in Centre County the week of May 20. Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning Pennsylvania has some of the oldest bridges in the country, with an age of more than 50 years on average. Preventive maintenance is vital in […]
Rare brain tumor survivor finds her rainbow
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) – LeeAnn Tripp was diagnosed with brainstem glioma in 2014, an often fatal form of brain tumor. She miraculously survived – but remission brought its own challenges. After receiving radiation treatment in 2015, Tripp’s cancer went into remission. While the news was good, remission was...
Puppy Abandoned Tied to Pole in Parking Lot in Pennsylvania
On May 14, an individual abandoned a puppy tied to a light pole in the York County SPCA’s parking lot while the Pennsylvania shelter was still open. Staff members tried to stop them before they left but were unable to. The animal shelter’s Ring camera also captured the heartbreaking incident. Puppy abandoned tied to light […] The post Puppy Abandoned Tied to Pole in Parking Lot in Pennsylvania appeared first on DogTime.
Area state legislators weigh in on skill games
WILKES-BARRE — State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski this week said there was a time when Pennsylvania restricted casinos and gambling and the state lost billions of Pennsylvania dollars to New Jersey. “Gambling, drinking, smoking, are a part of our lives — like it or not,” said Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre. “Therefore...
Bellefonte Principal wants to have all students feel included
Bellefonte Area High School principal Mike Fedisson talks about mental health and inclusion initiatives to make sure all students feel like they belong. Fedisson was named the PA Secondary Principal of the Year.
Department of Health launches new dashboard to help prevent Tickborne diseases
Just in time for National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health this week launched a new online dashboard to provide Pennsylvania residents and health care providers with information about tickborne diseases. The dashboard was designed for Pennsylvanians to use themselves, so they can see where ticks are prevalent and be prepared to take appropriate precautions while enjoying outdoor activities.
PennDOT's free motorcycle safety training
LANCASTER, Pa. — At an event in Lancaster on Saturday, members of the Shapiro Administration highlighted the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP). Additionally, in honor of Armed Forces Day, members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) and the In Country Vietnam Motorcycle Club (CVMC),...
District 10 softball playoffs open Monday with 28 teams vying for D-10 crowns
The District 10 softball playoffs begin Monday as D-10 crowns five champions over an eight-day period. The Class 1A and 2A quarterfinals are set Monday with the Class 3A and 4A quarterfinals following on Tuesday. Erie High and McDowell will play for the D-10 6A title on Monday at Penn...
Playing in Pennsylvania: Controversial skill games increase in popularity across the state
Controversial skill games increase in popularity across the state. Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Over the past decade, skill games have become an increasingly popular form of entertainment. The interactive machines can be found at convenient stores, restaurants, bars, American Legions and even volunteer fire companies...
Colombia native found in Centre County charged with illegal reentry
Centre County, Pa. — A man found in Centre county was charged will illegal reentry into the United States. Moreno Bernal, 42, of Colombia, was indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal reentry into the United States, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The indictment alleges that Bernal was previously removed from the United States in 2012 and alleges that he was subsequently found in the United States without having first obtained legal permission to reenter the country, according to United States Attorney Gerard Karam. The indictment also alleges that on April 25, law enforcement discovered Bernal in Centre County.
Pa.’s judges must reveal the perks they accept, but the public won’t find those disclosures online
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Every year, thousands of officials in state government must fill out reports by May 1 that disclose their sources of income, creditors, and business interests, as well as any gifts, hospitality, or other perks they accepted. Those reports, called...
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