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Weekend Winds Cause Outages Across Central Pennsylvania
SELINSGROVE - Strong winds across central Pennsylvania knocked out power for some residents as gusts swept through the region Friday and Saturday. Utility crews worked to restore service as conditions...
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Attempted Quarter-Million Fraud Reported In Snyder County
SELINSGROVE - State police say a Snyder County business was targeted in a large, attempted wire fraud scheme. Investigators say the case remains under investigation; they say the incident was reported...
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PPL Seeks Smaller Electric Rate Increase In Pennsylvania
ALLENTOWN - PPL Electric Utilities is seeking approval for a smaller rate increase than originally proposed. They filed a revised proposal Friday with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Offi...
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Penn State Warning Students About Electric Scooter Ban
STATE COLLEGE - Penn State police are warning students not to bring electric scooters back to campus after spring break. The Centre Daily Times reports officers' plan to increase enforcement of the un...
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PennDOT Updates: Route 225 Pillow Work, I-80 Litter Pick-up
Drivers should expect single-lane traffic with flaggers where work is underway. PennDOT says construction will take place weekdays from 7am to 5pm. Officials say the $4.4 million project also include...
Mar 14, 2026
State Launches Campaign Warning Youth About Gambling Risks
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has launched a new campaign warning about gambling risks among young people. Officials say the "What's Really at Stake" initiative focuses ...
Mar 14, 2026
Presentation Highlights Anthracite History From Centralia To Shamokin
KULPMONT - A presentation featuring historic photos of the Anthracite coal region will be held next week in Kulpmont. Organizers say the program will highlight images from Centralia, Shamokin, Mount C...
Mar 14, 2026
Workshop To Explore Poverty Realities Planned In Danville
DANVILLE - A community workshop next week will explore the realities of poverty and how communities can respond. Organizers say the program "Bridges Out of Poverty" will be held March 22 at ...
Mar 14, 2026
University Awarded $60,000 Hunger Free Campus Grant
BLOOMSBURG - Commonwealth University has received a $60,000 grant aimed at helping students facing food insecurity. State education officials say the funding comes through the Governor's Hunger Free C...
Mar 13, 2026
Inmate Charged After Officers Injured At SCI Coal Township
COAL TOWNSHIP - An inmate at the state prison in Coal Township is accused of attacking two correctional officers. NorthcentralPA.com reports the incident happened January 24 at the State Correctional ...
Mar 13, 2026







