WEST CHESTER — A convicted killer captured last year after two weeks on the run in southeastern Pennsylvania’s rolling farmlands pleaded guilty Friday to escape and burglary charges. Danilo Cavalcante was sentenced immediately afterward to serve 15 to 30 years in addition to his life sentence without parole for killing his ex-girlfriend. He chose not … Devamını oku
JOHNSTOWN — A man at Donald Trump’s rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, stormed into the press area as the former president spoke Friday but was surrounded by police and sheriff’s deputies and was eventually subdued with a Taser. The altercation came moments after Trump criticized major media outlets for what he said was unfavorable coverage and … Devamını oku
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — When coach Mike Elko makes his debut with No. 20 Texas A&M against No. 7 Notre Dame on Saturday he will see a very familiar face. Quarterback Riley Leonard transferred to Notre Dame this offseason after spending three seasons at Duke, with Elko as his coach for the last two. “It’s … Devamını oku
HARRISBURG — A state court Friday halted enforcement of a requirement that voters include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used to submit mail-in ballots, a ruling likely to keep several thousand Pennsylvania votes from being thrown out in the November election. In a decision handed down as the state is being hotly contested in the … Devamını oku
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey, police said Friday. New Jersey State Police said the Gaudreau brothers were cycling on a road in Oldmans Township … Devamını oku
WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County Transportation Authority will be closed with no service on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. There will be no fixed route or shared ride services, and offices will be closed. Regular service and office hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 3. “On behalf of our staff at LCTA, I … Devamını oku
Did you ever dream of exploring the inside of a fire truck, ambulance, police car, tractor trailer, or any other truck when you were a kid? Imagine meeting the drivers and learning about their jobs. If you have a child or grandchild who shares this curiosity, you’re in luck. On Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 … Devamını oku
The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum features a distinguished group of thinkers, authors and a Grammy award-winning musician for its fall semester World Affairs Luncheon Seminars. The series will feature six seminars in total. All take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be held in Brennan Hall’s Rose Room on the University’s … Devamını oku
Geisinger’s Junior Volunteer Program hosted 100 youth participants age 15 to 18 this summer. They collectively served more than 5,600 hours supporting Geisinger patients, families and staff. Through their service and commitment to improving the lives of patients, the volunteers played a vital part in helping to achieve Geisinger’s mission of making better health easier. … Devamını oku
A version of this story first appeared in Talk of the Town, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA’s State College regional bureau featuring the most important news and happenings in north-central Pennsylvania. Sign up at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. STATE COLLEGE — Local governments of all sizes require committed leaders and staff to keep their communities running smoothly, … Devamını oku