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Met-Ed Hurricane Sandy power outage update
Despite that crews have been working around the clock to repair damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, as of 9 a.m. Nov. 2, Met-Ed, has more than 66,000 customers across Pennsylvania who remain without...
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Pennsylvania and 12 other states set to vote on a cannabis policy (Video)
Update: The Governor Raymond Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act will not be on Pennsylvania’s ballot on November 6, 2012.Reform initiatives in thirteen states, as a part of the upcoming...
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First snow of the season heading to the Susquehanna Valley
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a winter weather advisory at 5:37 a.m. on Wednesday, November 07, 2012 for the Susquehanna Valley and the Poconos.A powerful coastal...
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Pennsylvania places eighth of top ten states for Thanksgiving Day fires
According to data released on Nov. 13 by State Farm, more cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. And Pennsylvania ranks at number eight on State Farm’s top 10 grease and...
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Preliminary hearing set for former PSU administrators (Video)
The Dauphin County Court Administrator’s Office announced on Nov.13 that the preliminary hearing on recently filed charges against Timothy M. Curley, Gary C. Schultz, and Graham B. Spanier has been...
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PGC prepares to collect CWD testing samples
With the two-week firearms deer season schedule for Nov. 26-Dec. 8 the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) announced on Nov. 15 that the agency is preparing for its annual statewide sample collection...
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Community revitalization efforts to receive $26.5 million in funding (Video)
Governor Tom Corbett announced on Nov. 20 an investment of $26.5 million for 198 projects across Pennsylvania that will revitalize communities, create new recreational opportunities, and conserve...
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Gaming Control Board charges $65,000 in fines
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on Nov. 23 charged fines against three casino operators totaling $65,000 for various violations. All of the fines were the result of PGCB approvals of...
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DCED Pennsylvania opens trade office in Indonesia
The Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced on Nov. 28 the opening of a new trade office based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The newly opened office is intended to...
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Healthcare associated infections report shows decline
The overall number and rate of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) obtained while receiving medical care decreased more than 3 percent, according to an annual report released on Nov. 28 by the...
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Three regions under air quality action day
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and its regional air quality partnerships have issued a Code Orange air quality action day for Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. The effected regions are Lehigh...
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New safety regulations to require defibrillators in underground mines
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Dec. 7 that underground coal mines will be required to install automated external defibrillators on the surface near the mine entry and...
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Former Pennsylvania football coach charged with producing child pornography...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Dec. 18 that Joseph J. Ostrowski, 28, of Wilkes-Barre was charged in a superseding criminal information with producing...
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Governor Corbett calls for moment of silence (Video)
Governor Tom Corbett has called for a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 21, in remembrance of the shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.After learning of the Sandy...
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Speed limits reduced on area roadways
Due to the winter storm impact upon our region, on Dec. 29 PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways in South Central Pennsylvania.PennDOT encourages motorists to avoid...
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DOH to offer free flu vaccinations at PA Farm Show (Video)
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Jan. 4 that it will offer free influenza vaccines at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 12.To date, influenza (flu) cases...
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PA NASP championships to be held on March 8
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) announced today, Jan. 14 that registration for Pennsylvania’s 2013 NASP State Tournament will open on Jan. 25 and run until Feb. 8.NASP helps school districts in...
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Traffic shift scheduled for southbound I-81
PennDOT is advising motorists of a traffic shift for southbound I-81 on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge. The scheduled shift is to begin overnight on Tuesday, Jan. 15 going into Wednesday, Jan. 16.If...
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Winter weather advisory brings winter weather safety tips (Video)
In the South Central region, temperatures are expected to drop to 10 degrees, today Jan. 22, and with the expectation of temperatures remaining at the lower to mid 20-degree mark through Sunday, Jan....
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Safe Haven Program hits 10-year milestone
Pennsylvania’s Newborn Protection Act (Safe Haven Program) was enacted 10 years ago, today, Feb. 6. Pennsylvania lawmakers passed the Newborn Protection Act on February 6 2003, establishing the Safe...
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