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Bill to rename I-81 Exit 119 after fallen PSP trooper now law
Harrisburg, Pa. — Legislation to designate the interchange of Interstate 81 and State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Memorial Interchange has been signed into law, said Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) . Trooper Pahira passed away on July 1 after being struck by a tractor-trailer while conducting a commercial vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 81 in Cass Township. He joined the Pennsylvania State Police in 2007 and most recently served as a motor carrier enforcement inspector with Troop L, Frackville. He was the 106th state trooper to lose his life in the line of duty. The renamed exit is on the border of Cass and Butler townships in Schuylkill County. “Pennsylvania suffered a tragedy this summer with the loss of Trooper Pahira,” said Argall. “Trooper Pahira represented the very best of our commonwealth, dedicating nearly 20 years of his life to serving his community and the people of Pennsylvania.” “The renaming of I-81 Exit 119 in honor of Trooper Pahira ensures that his courage, sacrifice and service to the commonwealth will never be forgotten,” Twardzik said. “May his name serve as a lasting reminder of the dangers
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Inside A Pennsylvania Mountain, This Old Coal Mine Takes Visitors 1,800 Feet Underground By Rail Car
An open mine car rolls 1,800 feet straight into the side of a mountain, and you get to ride in it. The air inside stays around 48 to 52 degrees all year long. Even in July, a jacket is the smartest thing you can pack. The tunnel was a working...
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Interstate 81 Shutdown near Frackville Due to Crash
Interstate 81 northbound was closed at the Frackville exit as of 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 , following a crash near mile marker 125. The crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. in the northbound lanes. Medical Helicopter Requested As emergency personnel arrived, a medical helicopter was requested for at least one person who was reportedly ejected from a vehicle. Traffic Diverted at Frackville Exit Just after 1 p.m., fire police were requested to divert all northbound traffic off Interstate 81 at the Frackville exit. Additional details will be reported as information becomes available. UPDATE (1:35pm) Southbound Lanes closed at Mahanoy City Exit Fire police have also been requested to shutdown the southbound lanes at the Mahanoy City exit. The closure information reflects conditions reported as of 1:15 p.m. October 28. Traffic conditions may change.
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Lewisburg Studies Restoring Railroad Bridge For Railtrail
LEWISBURG — An old railroad bridge across the Susquehanna River could become a new connection for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Daily Item reports Lewisburg Neighborhoods has commissioned a $65,000 engineering study of the former railroad crossing between Lewisburg and Montandon. Executive Director Debra Sulai says engineers will evaluate the...
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PennDOT Plans Paving Work Near Bucknell University
EAST BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY — PennDOT crews are scheduled to pave portions of Route 15 southbound and Furnace Road today (10/23). On Route 15, the right lane will be restricted between Cardinal Street and Furnace Road, about two miles south of Bucknell University. Furnace Road traffic will also...