Favorite feel-good stories from May | On the Bright Side

As we begin a brand new month, we’re taking a look back at some of the positive things that happened across central Pennsylvania last month. We’re kicking things off in the Central York School District, where a community hero was honored! District leaders recognized bus driver Tammy Specht, whose quick thinking helped keep students safe. Continue … Read more

Military aircraft expected over Central Pennsylvania communities; Here’s why

Residents may see military aircraft, smoke, and fire during scheduled training this week near Harrisburg International Airport. The U.S. Air Force says the Air National Guard will be holding training exercises in the area starting with an active shooter exercise at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6.   Continue reading on WGAL

2 Central PA theme parks voted among top 10 in America by USA TODAY readers

Pennsylvania theme parks received some love from USA TODAY readers, with both Hersheypark and Knoebels being voted in the 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in multiple categories. Knoebels, in Elysburg and Hersheypark, in Hershey, were voted in as number two and number four best theme parks in the United States, respectively.   Continue reading on … Read more

Take a walk with Easterseals

Walk or wheel a mile around Talleyrand Park on Saturday, June 8, to help raise funds to support Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. Walk With Me State College is the fourth annual fundraising walk which raises support for children enrolled at Easterseals … Read more

Over $200k awarded to Central Pennsylvania foodbanks, pantries

More than $2 million was awarded to 57 food banks, pantries, shelters and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania, including several in our area. The funding is through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Funded projects include mobile food pantries, expanded cold storage and warehouse space, delivery vehicles, and other investments that expand TEFAP’s … Read more

Alleged thief caught on camera

A man who stole a portable battery charger from a FedEx facility was caught on security footage, police say. Calvin Lee Jones, 58, was spotted on camera as he walked out of the janitor’s closet at the freight facility, 401 E. Sycamore Road, on April 19, according to Trp. Ty Ammerman with state police at … Read more

Severe Weather Intrudes Memorial Day Forecast; Cooler with Storms Tuesday & Wednesday

Last night a strong line of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms impacted much of central and western Pennsylvania. This line has since weakened and moved out of the area. For the most part, the radar is quiet this morning before another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected later today:   Continue reading on … Read more

Central Pa. butcher shop prepares for rush as food cost continues to rise

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Americans will spend on average $89.96 for food this Memorial Day weekend. Some staple items, like hotdogs, hamburgers, steak, and chicken are among those rising in price. J.L. Miller Sons Meat Inc. located in York County, said they’ve been working to keep prices stable and cutting back in other areas.   … Read more

What are the purple flowers in Pennsylvania along the road?

A tree sporting purple flowers has been blooming for the last couple of weeks in Central Pennsylvania, its vibrant, but soft lilac-coloring popping up on the side of highways and standing out amongst hillside forests. The reason for the new flash of color is that the Princess Tree, Paulownia tomentosa, has been blooming. The tree is … Read more

Mostbet Azerbaycan ᐈ Onlayn Casino Oynayın Mostbet Arizona Sayt

Burada siz var-yox populyar turnirləri deyil, həm də aşağı divizionları yan-yörə edən görkəmli balompié və ya tennisin uzun siyahısını tapa bilərsiniz. Onların arasında qadınlar, gənclər və hətta həvəskarlar arasında yarışlara düz yönəlmək olar setlərin mötəbər. Onun mahiyyəti beroende hərəkətlər üçün “koinlər” qazanmaq və toplamaqdan ibarətdir. Daha sonra siz istədiyiniz mərc növünü seçə bilərsiniz, məsələn, pul … Read more

Mosbet: Onlayn Kazino Və Idman Mərcləri

Edilən hər mərc loyallıq proqramında istifadə olunan bonus xalları gətirir. Oyunçu statusunu genişlətmək və səxavətli hədiyyələr təqdim görmək üçün xallar dəyişdirilir. Slotlarda RTP hər oyun üçün fərdi, lakin 99%-dən aşağı düşmür. Tez iç olmaq üçün ümumən yuvaları sevimlilərə artıq görmək olar. Saytda bir promosyon kodu daxil etməli və hər bir qeydiyyat seçimi ötrü bonus seçməlisiniz. … Read more

Mostbet Azerbaycan Formal Casino Giriş Və Qeydiyyat Mostbet Nadir

Bu məqalədə artıq qeyd olunub ki, şirkət Curacao-nun beynəlxalq lisenziyası əsasında fəaliyyət göstərir. Onun mahiyyəti aktiv hərəkətlər üçün “koinlər” udmaq və toplamaqdan ibarətdir. Bonus hesablandıqdan sonra onu praktik hesabda pula yıxmaq üçün oynayıb sormaq lazımdır. Daha sonra hesabınıza daxil olub onlayn mərc və qumar oyunlarında iştirak etməyə başlaya bilərsiniz. Mostbet-AZ91 tətbiqi Android və iOS üçün … Read more

Mosbet: Onlayn Kazino Və Idman Mərcləri

Həmçinin, mostbet qeyddən sonra bu bölmədə hal-hazırda mövcud olan digər qəza oyunlarını da yoxlamağı unutmayın. Həmçinin qeydiyyatdan keçən müddət promo kodumuzu bildirmək tövsiyə olunur. Bu, sizə əvvəl əmanətinizdə artırılmış bonus almağa və eksklüziv promosyonlara girişi fəal etməyə şərait verəcək. Bu, həqiqətən, evdə real mostbet casino Monte Carlo atmosferdə özünüzü ehtiras duymaq imkanı minnət. Kazino dünyasında … Read more

PA Students with special needs could age-out of schools earlier under new court decision

A court decision issued last week could leave older students with disabilities in Pennsylvania and their families scrambling at the end of this school year. A rule change, called the “new age-out plan,” went into effect Sept. 5, extending the age of eligibility for special education services and entitling students to Free Appropriate Public Education … Read more

CDC reports suggest Central Pa. drug deaths slowing

Preliminary CDC data shows overdose deaths across the country and in Pennsylvania are declining — it predicted 5,248 deaths in 2023 and 4,764 in 2024, making for a decrease of 9.22%. The CDC noted the data is provisional, but it still expects a drop when the final numbers are analyzed.   Continue reading on WITF