Frozen Chicken Product Recalled Over Metal Contamination Frozen Chicken Product Recalled Over Metal Contamination
Frozen Chicken Product Recalled Over Metal Contamination A popular frozen chicken product being recalled due to reports of metal contamination.  Nearly 25,000 pounds of the taquitos may harm consumers, including causing injuries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Bestway Sandwiches Inc., a Valencia, California company, is recalling 20-ounce cartons of “Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos.”  These products were produced on July 3, 2024, and Sept. 25, 2024, and have “Best By” dates of 07/03/25 and 09/25/25 printed on the bottom panel.  They were shipped to select ALDI …
DEATH INVESTIGATION: Body Found On Eastern PA Trail, Police Say DEATH INVESTIGATION: Body Found On Eastern PA Trail, Police Say
Death Investigation: Body Found On Eastern PA Trail, Police Say A 43-year-old man was found dead on the 1700 block of Sullivan Trail in Forks Township on Saturday, Jan. 11, police announced. Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the area around 1:40 p.m., according to the Forks Township Police Department. Upon arrival, they confirmed the man was deceased. Detectives are investigating the incident alongside the Northampton County Coroner’s Office, authorities said. Preliminary findings suggest the death is not suspicious, and there is no threat to the public, police noted in the release. The Forks Township Police Department is urgin…
Cold Case: Mom Leaves Baby Behind, Vanishes En Route To NJ; Car Found In PA Cold Case: Mom Leaves Baby Behind, Vanishes En Route To NJ; Car Found In PA
Cold Case: Mom Leaves Baby Behind, Vanishes En Route To NJ; Car Found In PA The disappearance of Oklahoma mother Karen Denise Wells during a cross-country road trip in 1993 has haunted investigators and her family for over three decades, Pennsylvania State Police said. Wells, 23, was driving from Haskell, Oklahoma, to visit a friend in Bergen, New Jersey, when she vanished on April 12, 1993. Her journey ended mysteriously in Perry County, PA—nearly 200 miles from her destination. After a day on the road, Wells checked into the Pike Motel along Harrisburg Pike in Carlisle. At 7:00 p.m., she called her friend, Melissa, and said she planned to grab food at a nearby Mc…
$30K In Goods Stolen From Lancaster Storage Units, Two Men Charged: Police $30K In Goods Stolen From Lancaster Storage Units, Two Men Charged: Police
$30K In Goods Stolen From Lancaster Storage Units, Two Men Charged: Police Two Lancaster men have been charged in connection with a string of burglaries at Moove In Self Storage locations where more than $30,000 worth of items were stolen, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Timothy Brad Mauldin, 33, and Alfredo Maldonado-Gonzalez, 42, face multiple burglary and trespass charges after incidents at storage units on New Danville Pike and Vermont Avenue in July and August 2024, according to Manheim Township police. Officers responded five times to the storage facilities during those months, finding locks cut and valuables such as a motorcycle, television, jewelry…
Winning Numbers For Friday, Jan. 10 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $77M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Jan. 10 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $77M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Jan. 10 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $77M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Jan. 10 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $77 million with a $33.7 million cash option. The winning numbers were 09-23-39-65-66 with a Mega Ball of 22 and a Megaplier of 3X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then …
32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among At Least 11 Killed In LA Wildfires 32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among At Least 11 Killed In LA Wildfires
32-Year-Old Former Child Star Among At Least 11 Killed In LA Wildfires A former child star and motivational speaker is among the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, his family has confirmed. Click here for a new, updated story - Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed Rory Sykes, 32, an Australian who gained media attention as a boy for sharing his experiences living with disabilities, died on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at his family’s estate in Malibu, his mother, Shelley Sykes, announced in a post on X. “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yeste…
PA Attorney General Warns Consumers Amid Big Lots Bankruptcy, Closures PA Attorney General Warns Consumers Amid Big Lots Bankruptcy, Closures
PA Attorney General Warns Consumers Amid Big Lots Bankruptcy, Closures Attorney General Michelle Henry is warning Pennsylvanians to protect themselves as Big Lots closes its remaining 64 stores across the state amidst Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The retailer began going-out-of-business sales on Dec. 20, 2024, following a federal bankruptcy court order. Henry issued the alert on Friday, Jan. 10, to ensure consumers understand their rights and avoid potential financial losses during the liquidation process. “Consumers should take steps to safeguard their purchases and claims as Big Lots winds down operations,” Henry said. The Attorney General’s Office of…
25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long 25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long
25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long Wendy’s is kicking off 2025 with a celebration that extends well beyond the New Year.  The burger chain is offering its iconic Dave’s Single for just 25 cents as part of a special promotion running through Sunday, March 2, in partnership with Grubhub. The promotion began on Thursday, Jan. 9. How To Get It Here’s how customers can snag this unbeatable price: Place an order of $20 or more (before tax, tip, and fees) through Grubhub. Add a Dave’s Single to the order. The burger’s price will automatically drop to 25 cents at checkout once the requirements are met. Additional Promotions…
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns She’s back!  La Niña has arrived, and its global ripple effects are already taking shape.  Cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, combined with stronger trade winds, are influencing weather patterns worldwide.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed this shift on Thursday, Jan. 9. What Is La Niña? La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a natural climate phenomenon that disrupts atmospheric circulation.  During La Niña, cooler Pacific waters can lead to significant changes in rainfall, s…
PA Mom, Daughter Stole $4.4M Inheritance To Buy New Homes, Luxury SUV: Prosecutors PA Mom, Daughter Stole $4.4M Inheritance To Buy New Homes, Luxury SUV: Prosecutors
PA Mom, Daughter Stole $4.4M Inheritance To Buy New Homes, Luxury SUV: Prosecutors A Jeannette mother and daughter were accused of a scheme to steal a multimillion-dollar inheritance from a relative’s estate, authorities said. Lisa Valesky, 51, and Angela Valesky, 26, were charged with theft and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 9. A county detective was contacted by an attorney regarding the disbursement of funds from the estate of a woman who was a former president of Greensburg Beverage Distributor. She died in 2017, leaving significant assets to her heirs but …
ARSON: Woman Burns Down Shed, Vehicle 'Risking Catasrophe' In Sellersville, Police Say ARSON: Woman Burns Down Shed, Vehicle 'Risking Catasrophe' In Sellersville, Police Say
Arson: Woman Burns Down Shed, Vehicle 'Risking Catasrophe' In Sellersville, Police Say A Sellersville woman is accused of igniting a fire that destroyed a shed, scorched a vehicle, and spread to brush, “risking catastrophe,” authorities said. Alizandria Alverio, 42, was arrested on January 2, 2025, after investigators tied her to a blaze on Maple Avenue in Sellersville Borough, Perkasie Borough Police announced on January 10. The fire broke out on December 23, 2024, engulfing an unoccupied vehicle, a shed, and surrounding brush, according to police. Firefighters from the Sellersville Fire Department were able to extinguish the flames before they reached nearby homes. Alv…
Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company
Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company Michele Buck, CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Hershey Company, has announced her plans to retire after more than two decades with the iconic candy maker, the company said on Friday, Jan. 10. Buck, who has led Hershey as CEO for the past eight years, will step down on June 30, 2026. She intends to continue in her current role until a successor is chosen, after which she will transition to a senior advisor position before officially retiring. The Hershey Board of Directors has initiated a search for her replacement, considering both internal and external candidates with the assistance …