the Counting Continues
The vote counting in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for the U.S. Senate tediously now drags on into a third day as Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick remain essentially tied with thousands of ballots left to tally. At last count late Thursday, Oz, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, led […]
Read MoreHershey Loss
The winner in the race for the Republican nomination for a seat in the Pennsylvania House Of Representatives is state Rep. Perry Stambaugh, who beat fellow incumbent state Rep. John Hershey yesterday. The two incumbents were forced to face off after the legislative redistricting created the new 86th District, which includes Perry County and most […]
Read MoreElderly Couple Robbed in Home Invasion
State Police are investigating a home invasion in Pennsylvania, in which two men stole $22,000 from a couple in their 90s. It happened Wednesday around 2:15am in Dauphin County, where a 94-year-old woman told state police she was asleep in bed when she was awakened by the men who were holding her down, asking her […]
Read MoreWolf Toll Plan Shot Down By Judge
A Commonwealth Court Judge has ordered a temporary hold on Governor Tom Wolf’s plan to charge tolls at least nine bridges on major interstates here in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, the judge sided with a number of state municipalities that are challenging the move as illegal and unconstitutional. It means PennDot must stop all studies, right […]
Read MoreBig Race Remains Tight
Heart surgeon and TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick remain virtually tied for the Republican nomination in the race for a U.S. Senate seat. Oz led McCormick by 1,723 votes Wednesday, out of more than 1.3 million votes counted. The race is now close enough to trigger Pennsylvania’s automatic […]
Read MoreFetterman Wins Democratic Primary for Senate Seat
Lt Governor John Fetterman won the Democratic Pennsylvania Primary and will be that party’s nominee to face a Republican challenger for the state’s open US Senate seat in November. His win comes just days after suffering a stroke. Fetterman remains at Lancaster General Hospital, and that’s where he voted Tuesday, using an emergency absentee ballot. […]
Read MoreMore Honors for Geisinger
Four Geisinger hospitals were recently recognized for their commitment to patients’ safety. Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital and Geisinger Lewistown Hospital all received “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for spring 2022. This national distinction is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and […]
Read MoreMastriano Wins Republican Nomination for Governor
Doug Mastriano won the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor on Tuesday, beating eight other candidates… Mastriano is a retired U.S. Army colonel and has been a state senator since 2019. He had the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, and will now go on to face Democrat Josh Shapiro in the November election.
Read MoreClose Senate Race
The closely watched Republican primary to represent Pennsylvania in the Senate is still a toss up. Doctor Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick are virtually tied. Oz told his supporters he is confident that when all the votes are tallied he will win… Oz has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. The […]
Read MoreShapiro Tests Positive
Pennsylvania Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor Josh Shapiro has tested positive for COVID-19. Shapiro says he is experiencing mild symptoms and will isolate at home. Shapiro was the only Democrat in Tuesday’s primary election.
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