Red Cross Urges Blood Donations
Today is National Blood Donation Day, and the American Red Cross is urging Pennsylvanians to donate blood. The day was proclaimed to encourage donations, especially just after the Labor Day holiday when donations often drop. The national effort is aimed at ensuring that there is a steady blood supply. According to the American Red Cross, […]
Read MoreBig Drug Bust in Centre County
A State College man faces multiple felony charges after a drug bust by the Centre County Drug Task Force. 63-year-old Mark Hackett is accused of conspiracy to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver a controlled substance, among other charges. The investigation began in August 2023 when an informant identified him as a crystal […]
Read MoreState Police Warn of Yet Another Scam
Pennsylvania State Police are alerting Lewistown residents about a phone scam targeting the elderly in the area. The scammers they say, pose as attorneys or bail bondsmen, claiming a relative is in trouble, and they demand large sums of money. They often have personal information and pressure victims to act quickly. Police advise everyone not […]
Read MoreSchool Teacher Wins Legal Case
A federal jury has ruled in favor of a Pennsylvania teacher teacher who sued his school district for violating his constitutional rights. The jury found that the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead, suspending him and falsely accusing him of participating in the January 6 Capitol riot. Although Moorehead was in Washington, D.C., for […]
Read MoreTurnpike Expected to Be Crowded This Weekend
As we head into the last holiday weekend of the summer season, a lot of people will be on the roads. Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are anticipating a busy Labor Day weekend, with today expected to be the peak travel day. An estimated 720,000 vehicles are projected to use the Turnpike today alone. Over the entire […]
Read MoreState Police Warn of ‘sextortion’ Scam
Pennsylvania State Police are warning of a dangerous sextortion scam targeting teenage boys across the state. Scammers, often posing as young females online, are luring victims into sharing compromising photos and videos. They then threaten to release the images unless they’re paid. Tragically, some teens have taken their own lives after being victimized. Authorities urge […]
Read MoreNew Hersheypark Ride Coming
A famous Pennsylvania amusement park is soon going to make history. Hersheypark has unveiled plans for a record-breaking new ride set to open in summer 2025. The “Twizzlers Twisted Gravity” will be the tallest of its kind in the world, reaching 137 feet. This “screaming swing” style attraction will propel riders at speeds up to […]
Read MoreApple Juice Recall Over Arsenic Contamination
Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice due to arsenic levels that exceed FDA guidelines. The affected juice, sold in six-packs of 8-ounce bottles, has a “best if used by” date of December 28th, and much of it was sold here in Pennsylvania. The FDA issued a recall, indicating potential […]
Read MorePA to Introduce Plans to Join Other States Requiring Students Be Taught Cursive
The Pennsylvania Senate plans to introduce a bill that would mandate cursive handwriting instruction in schools. The proposal aims to reintegrate cursive writing into the curriculum amid increasing emphasis on digital skills. Cursive writing is currently required in at least 18 other states, including Alabama and California. Many supporters of the bill say that cursive […]
Read MoreCentre County Man Faces Possible Life in Prison
A federal grand jury has indicted a man from Centre County on drug trafficking and firearm charges. 30 year old Taylon Hamilton is accused of possessing and distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing a 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number. The charges follow a joint investigation by the FBI and Centre County Drug Task Force. […]
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