Month: August 2020

How a Harrisburg filmmaker documented our summer of unrest is the topic for today’s “Live on With Joyce Davis”

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Josiah Farnsworth knows he’s living through historic times. As a digital film maker, he’s documented how people in Central Pennsylvania have survived the summer of 2020 and how they have responded to the challenges of police shootings, racial unrest and COVID-19. Farnsworth, a Harrisburg film producer, will talk about his project “The Unscripted Series” at 2 p.m. … Read more

Central PA emergency crews ready to mobilize after Hurricane Laura hits land

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LANCASTER COUNTY — Crews from around Central Pennsylvania are already on the gulf coast this afternoon responding to the damage from Laura, in Texas and Louisiana. The Mennonite Disaster Service in Lancaster County says they are contact with emergency organizations and is ready to mobilize. Currently, the group is waiting for more information from crews on … Read more

2,512 acres of land added to Pennsylvania’s agricultural land preservation program

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Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board has added 2,512 acres, spread across 33 farms and 16 counties, to the nation’s leading farmland preservation program to ensure that the farms will remain in production. The addition comes with a $9.4 million investment, which purchases development rights to the properties. “Pennsylvania farmers sacrifice to put … Read more

If a student tests positive for COVID-19, here’s what schools will do and what parents should know

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It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: a positive case of COVID-19 at their child’s school. Most central Pa. schools are opening their doors, either full or part-time, in the next few weeks, leaving many parents uncertain of how long the doors will really stay open. As schools are reopening across the country, stories are rolling in of Coronavirus … Read more

Космолот собственник

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Онлайн-казино Cosmolot — один из лидеров украинской гемблинговой индустрии. Пользователи оставляют на работу компании Космолот отзывы преимущественно в положительном ключе, а деятельность бизнеса ведется полностью легально. Все это привлекло внимание британского инвестора Арнульфа Дамерау, который с лета 2023 года вошел в состав участников компании. Новый собственник Космолот отметил хорошие перспективы развития казино и поделился своими … Read more

COVID has video visits booming at Lebanon’s VA Medical Center

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A nationwide program launched three years ago to benefit veterans with travel restrictions or limited access to VA hospitals is unexpectedly paying off for all south-central Pennsylvania vets needing medical care. COVID-19 was unheard of in 2017 when the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs launched VA Video Connect to let Veterans and their caregivers use computers and … Read more

Pa. education secretary will step down in October to lead Lancaster technical college

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Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s top education official will leave his post this fall, just weeks into what promises to be an extraordinarily challenging school year for districts statewide as they grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. Education Secretary Pedro Rivera will become the next president of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology on Oct. 1, the Lancaster-based … Read more

GEISINGER HEALTH ‘DISAPPOINTED’ IN DOJ’S MOVE TO BLOCK PA HOSPITAL ACQUISITION

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The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health to block a partial acquisition of Evangelical Community Hospital on the grounds of antitrust laws. The DOJ’s complaint alleges that the agreement between Geisinger Health and Evangelical Community Hospital “alters the relationship between the parties,” and reduces competition in the state. According to a statement released on … Read more

York County happenings: PennDOT project; free pain management class; blood drive

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Dillsburg Pavement project begins Thursday The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced a pavement preservation project for a 3.8-mile section of Route 15 in Carroll Township near Dillsburg beginning Thursday. Left turns will be prohibited from southbound Route 15 onto southbound Route 74 (North Baltimore Street) so the contractor can do inlet work in the … Read more

Showers, storms possible in central Pa. through end of week

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Central Pennsylvania only got a one-day break from Tropical Storm Isaias’ rain before more returned to the forecast to round out a considerably wet week. Both showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday starting after 11 a.m. There is a chance of rain through the evening, and showers are likely overnight, the National Weather Service said. Highs are expected … Read more

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board appoints new Executive Director

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Harrisburg, Pa. –The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) appointed Michael Demko PLCB Executive Director, effective Aug. 8, following the retirement of Charlie Mooney after more than 39 years of service to the PLCB. “On behalf of the PLCB, we sincerely thank Charlie for his tireless dedication and commitment to the agency for four decades, including … Read more

Tropical Storm Isaias: How much rain fell in central Pa., Philadelphia?

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As Tropical Storm Isaias passed through Pennsylvania on Tuesday, more than 400,00 people were reported without power at one point. As of 6:22 p.m., the National Weather service reported major flooding was being reported in the lower Schuylkill River. Graterford, on the Perkiomen Creek in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County, reached 18.45 ft, breaking a record set in 1935. Norristown … Read more

Pa. GOP lawmakers urge Gov. Wolf, PIAA to allow parents to attend high school sports events

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More than 60 Republican state lawmakers are urging Gov. Tom Wolf to allow parents to attend high school sports events. House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre, and 62 other Republican lawmakers said in a letter to Wolf Monday that parents should be able to watch their kids compete. They argue that with social distancing, parents can safely … Read more

When is the first day of classes for central Pa. schools?

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Central Pa. school districts are busy planning for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year after abrupt closings in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The plans follow guidance set by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Education, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue Reading on Pennlive

Tropical Storm Isaias has central Pa. counties under flash flood warning

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Central Pa. counties including Dauphin and Cumberland counties are under a flash flood warning starting late Monday night as Tropical Storm Isaias reaches the region, according to the National Weather Service. Other counties included in the warning are Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill and York. In the Harrisburg area, rain and thunderstorms from … Read more