Foxtrot is the “lifeline” service dog for Middletown resident Cindy Teets. On the evening of Friday, Oct. 28, Foxtrot and Cindy were outside for “potty break” on when a vehicle crossed over the center line and into the yard, hitting Foxtrot and fleeing the scene. Continue reading on Daily Voice
WILKES-BARRE — With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight-saving time soon to put more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert. Deer become more active in autumn with the lead-up to their fall breeding season, commonly referred to … Read more
A central Pennsylvania cat rescue is trying to find the person who shot and killed a cat that was part of a colony volunteers have been taking care of for years. A black and white cat was found dead Wednesday night in the Devonshire Village housing complex on the 2000 block of Emmitsburg Road in … Read more
LANCASTER, Pa. — Two Lancaster County organizations teamed up to help kids with special needs learn about horses and ride them on Tuesday. Aaron’s Acres and Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center held a summer camp to show over 20 campers how to lead horses, groom them, and ride them. The event took place at Greystone Manor’s Facility in … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — According to Gary Carns, president of the Capital Area Beekeepers Association and an eighth generation beekeeper, two thirds of our food we eat are pollenated by honeybees. That’s why keeping beehives healthy and productive is important. At Strites’ Orchard, members of the Capital Area Beekeepers Association are working on their queen … Read more
Some families hitting the trails in Lancaster County on Mother’s Day were treated to fluffy, wiggly and frolicking fox pups playing outside their den. Jesse Rothacker from Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary shared clips of the encounter with the pups on his organization’s YouTube channel. Continue reading on pennlive.com
Construction of the southern section of the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway (CSVT) is about to begin and, when it does, blasting will be scheduled to accommodate eagles nesting nearby. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Monday awarded a $115 million contact to the low bidder Trumbull Corp. of Pittsburgh for the earthmoving on the CSVT … Read more
A solar power boom generated by new renewable energy mandates is unfurling in the Chesapeake Bay region. Virginia, for example, was ninth in the nation for new solar capacity in 2021. With many solar arrays ending up on farmland, a movement is fast taking hold to make sure that they will benefit the environment, agriculture … Read more
LANCASTER, Pa. — Eggs and poultry product prices may be on their way to record highs as the avian flu sweeps across the nation and central Pennsylvania. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that, as of April 22, there have been four affected commercial flocks in Pennsylvania, affecting a total of 3,500,400 birds. Backyard flocks … Read more
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Several programs in South Central Pennsylvania help train service dogs for veterans and first responders. Trainers often heard from others with disabilities who could benefit from having a service dog, but had to tell them they were ineligible for those programs. Last summer, four service dog trainers formed 4 Paws 4 … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed the state’s first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry, in a flock of commercial layer chickens on a Lancaster County poultry farm. The department has quarantined the farm and all commercial poultry facilities within a 10-kilometer radius of the infected flock. … Read more
April showers will bring more than just flowers this year as early season rains will cause larger insect numbers throughout the U.S., according to the National Pest Prevention Association. Pennsylvania will see a larger tick population this year due to a more mild winter, said Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the organization. Centre County was … Read more
Avian influenza (HPAI) has not yet been detected amongst commercial poultry and backyard flocks in Pennsylvania, but it has been detected in the state; a dead, wild bald eagle found in Chester County has tested positive. Bird owners must be on watch for contact with the HPAI virus and take necessary precautions, according to the … Read more
Pennsylvania bear hunters harvested 3,659 bears last season, including a more than 700-pound bear that was taken in Franklin County The 2021 season marked the fifth-biggest harvest in state history. The numbers were up from 2020’s total, which was 3,621. Continue reading on wgal.com
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pippi is a lab who just loves the snow, and we have the video to prove it. Rebecca Nasados shared video of Pippi playing in the recent snow in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Whether the yellow lab was trying to steal the snow shovel or leaping through scattered flakes, it looked like the best … Read more
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The vast majority of Pennsylvanians responding to a recent survey conducted by Penn State researchers said they strongly support bird conservation and indicated they believe future efforts will be needed to protect avian species. But there is good news and bad news in those responses to questionnaires that were part of … Read more
NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa. — Hey, when you’re in the middle of the kind of heat wave that has plagued Central Pennsylvania for the last few days, it’s hard to blame you if you want to cool off. Even if you’re a sheep. Swimmers at the Bloomfield Centre Carroll Pool in New Bloomfield, Perry County got … Read more
The Pennsylvania State Game Commission is tracking wild turkeys to monitor their reproduction and population models, helpful in tracking long-term turkey population success. You can help! A new survey period began on July 1 to help track the wild turkey population in the state. The two-month window is used every year by state wildlife agencies. … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is asking the community for donations of horses to support its mounted patrol unit. The department maintains a stable at its training academy in Hershey and relies on donations to fill a complement of 28 horses. The animals are deployed statewide for searches, crowd control, security, and … Read more
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania recently safeguarded 2,710 acres on 32 farms in 17 counties through the state’s nation-leading Farmland Preservation Program. In 2020, the state board, in collaboration with county boards, preserved 177 farms and 14,727 acres of farmland across the commonwealth. The director and staff of the Bureau of Farmland Preservation were recently recognized by the Wolf … Read more