Day-long rain showers will continue through Thursday night and could bring central Pennsylvania another half or full inch of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Minor “nuisance flooding” is possible in parts of the midstate Thursday, but forecasters don’t expect significant impact, meteorologist Bill Gartner said. No flooding has been reported in central Pennsylvania … Read more
U.S. Postal Service records show delivery delays have persisted across the country as millions of Americans are voting by mail, raising the possibility of ballots being rejected because they arrive too late. Postal data through Oct. 9, released through a federal court order, show nearly all the agency’s 67 delivery regions missing their target of … Read more
Forecasters are calling for rain showers to dump inches of rain onto central Pennsylvania this week as two storms combine and migrate north. The National Weather Service told PennLive said the remnants of Hurricane Zeta could arrive in Pennsylvania Thursday, as well as a storm currently bringing freezing rain to Texas and New Mexico. Other than a chance of … Read more
It’s a battle that’s going down to the wire. Saturday’s 410 sprint results at BAPS Motor Speedway have set up a real dogfight for the overall Champion Racing Oil Central Pennsylvania Sprint Car Series point crown. As this crazy season draws to a close, with just one local 410 sprint race remaining, the top two drivers have just … Read more
Halloween will look a little different this year because of the pandemic, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun dressing up on the 31st. Google has released its list of the most-searched Halloween costumes of 2020. The top 10 costumes based on Google searches in Sept. 2020 include: 1. Witch 2. Dinosaur 3. Harley Quinn 4. … Read more
Warm fall weather and overcast skies will be sticking around central Pennsylvania through Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters are calling for a mostly cloudy Friday, free of rain, with highs near 76. Temperatures will drop Saturday, however, with highs only expected to reach the upper 60s. Highs near 54 are projected for Sunday, … Read more
MIFFLIN COUNTY — Mifflin and Lebanon County are responding to some mail-in ballot issues. Election leaders say that in Mifflin, over a hundred duplicate ballots were sent out, while in Lebanon there are reporters that some voters never got secrecy envelopes. Mifflin County says a computer program is to blame and is asking voters to destroy … Read more
SCRANTON, Pa. — It’s Halloween during a pandemic, and for some, celebration during this health crisis seems pretty scary. According to the CDC, some of the traditional activities pose too high a risk. Some are skipping trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treat events around northeastern and central Pennsylvania, and parades have been canceled in some cases. But not … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) was awarded $246,500 in federal funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services to design, produce, and deliver new digital learning resources to support those who cannot go to museums in person due to COVID-19 related concerns. Through the “Pennsylvania History to Go” initiative, … Read more
Parts of central Pennsylvania could see isolated rain showers this morning, followed by an overcast Tuesday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service said showers are possible in the midstate between 9 a.m. and noon. Tuesday will only grow more cloudy as the day wears on, forecasters said. Cloud cover will continue into Wednesday and could produce … Read more
The York Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has opened in the Queensgate Shopping Center. The store opened on Saturday at 2001 S. Queen St. in York Township. ReStore is a home improvement outlet that sells donated furniture, hardware items, tools, and other products for home renovations and upkeep. The items are sold for a lower cost … Read more
Halloween should be studied this year. Seriously, this is a huge (huge!) opportunity for the lab coat contingent to get answers, to get to the bottom of it. If anyone ever wanted to isolate and crystalize the difference between PA and Florida, Halloween is the moment. If I were a social scientist I’d be looking … Read more
SUNBURY — The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank now has an extra $6,000 after receiving a grant from the Sunbury Area Community Foundation, of the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation, to support youth programs throughout the Sunbury region. “We are incredibly thankful to the Sunbury Area Community Foundation for their gift to the Food Bank,” Joe Arthur, … Read more
When it comes to beating breast cancer, catching it early makes a big difference—yet many people skip one simple screening that could save their life: the breast self-exam. No two people or their breasts are the same. A breast self-exam helps you learn your breasts’ unique characteristics—and knowing what’s normal for you helps you spot … Read more
To meet the growing demand for healthcare workers in southcentral Pennsylvania, Central Penn College will launch a new, 12-month Medical Assisting Diploma program in Lancaster. All courses will be offered during daytime hours at the college’s Lancaster Center, according to a Central Penn College release. “Over the past several years, we’ve heard from potential students, … Read more
DANVILLE, Pa. — Hiring signs sit atop the deli, seafood, and bakery counters as well as near many of the checkout lanes at the Weis Markets store in Danville. The company has more than 300 job openings in the central Pennsylvania region. PR director Dennis Curtin says when the pandemic took hold in early spring, … Read more
The number of new coronavirus cases jumped 32% last week in a six-county region that includes Lancaster, exceeding a 23% statewide increase. Lancaster and its five bordering counties recorded 1,900 new cases of COVID-19 from Oct. 6 through 12, up from 1,438 in the previous seven days, according to an LNP | LancasterOnline analysis of … Read more
BLAIR COUNTY, ALTOONA, PA (WTAJ) — While some get a furry friend because they want one, there are many who need them. Saturday was the last day of this year, that “Service Paws Of Central PA” spent fundraising at the Altoona Sam’s Club. They raised $40,000 this year in donations and were able to give … Read more
Harrisburg, PA — Hurricane Delta continues to move north through the Gulf of Mexico. The storm will likely make landfall later tonight as a strong Category 2 or Category 3 hurricane somewhere along the Louisiana coastline. Unfortunately the worst of the storm may impact areas that were hit hardest by hurricane Laura 6 weeks ago. Delta … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed 1,376 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday, bringing state totals to 167,928. Currently, 1,985,103 people have tested negative. According to the DOH, 27 additional COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing the total to 8,299. Eighty-two percent of Pennsylvania cases have been considered recovered … Read more