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Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 13th US Congressional District Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 13th US Congressional District
Election 2024: Winner Projected For PA's 13th US Congressional District Election Day 2024 is in the books, and Pennsylvanians have chosen their next representatives in Congress, according to multiple outlets' projections based on unofficial results. In the commonwealth’s 13th congressional district race, John Joyce defeated Beth Farnham for the House seat representing portions of the Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, and Somerset counties, the AP projects. The incumbent was leading his democratic party opponent by a margin of 76.2% to 23.8%, with 67% of the vote in as of 11 p.m., according to the …
These PA Counties Voted For Trump In 2020 Election: See How Yours Voted These PA Counties Voted For Trump In 2020 Election: See How Yours Voted
These PA Counties Voted For Trump In 2020 Election: See How Yours Voted The mail ballot deadline is over and Election Day 2024 has arrived with many Pennsylvania voters out in force to vote in person. In 2020, Joe Biden narrowly won the state with 3,458,229 votes, with Donald Trump getting 3,377,674 votes. The vast majority of Pennsylvania counties were largely in favor of Trump. However, voters in major population centers like Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties were more in favor of Biden, helping him to edge Trump out slightly to win the state. Here's how each Pennsylvania County voted in the 2020 Election: Adams: 18,2…
Drought Conditions Declared In 35 PA Counties: State Environmental Officials Drought Conditions Declared In 35 PA Counties: State Environmental Officials
Drought Conditions Declared In 35 PA Counties: State Environmental Officials Drought conditions have been declared in 35 Pennsylvania counties as of Friday, Nov. 1, according to state environmental officials. Thirty-three of those counties are under a Drought Watch while two others are under a Drought Warning, the state's Department of Environmental Protection said in a news release. The following counties fall under the Drought Watch: Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Chester, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Indiana, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, North…
NWS Extends Flood Watch, Wind Advisories In These Pennsylvania Counties NWS Extends Flood Watch, Wind Advisories In These Pennsylvania Counties
NWS Extends Flood Watch, Wind Advisories In These Pennsylvania Counties As heavy rain moves out of Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service has extended flood watches and wind advisories for several Pennsylvania counties. What began on Tuesday is expected to continue, this means high wind speeds are expected to blow at 20 to 25 mph in the advisory zones. The stronger wind gusts could blow down tree limbs and some power lines. Scattered power outages are possible, according to NWS.  The wind advisory that started at noon on Tuesday has been extended through Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the following counties: Columbia. Dauphin. Fayette. Lancaster. Lebanon. Ly…
2 PA Men Plead Guilty In Largest US Factory-Farm Abuse Case In History 2 PA Men Plead Guilty In Largest US Factory-Farm Abuse Case In History
2 PA Men Plead Guilty In Largest US Factory-Farm Abuse Case In History A dozen men were involved in animal abuse at seven farms across Pennsylvania– and two of them have now entered guilty pleas, court records show.  Juan Carlos Turi Baeza and Jose Enrique Turi Baeza pleaded guilty to charges of cruelty to animals before Judge Jessica E. Brewbaker on Thursday, June 15, 2023, court records detail.  The men worked at Plainville Farms to capture and crate turkeys that were destined for food processing plants, state police previously explained.  The investigation launched in August 2021 came on the heels of a complaint filed by the People…
PA Man Accused Of Kidnapping Caught In NYC By US Marshals PA Man Accused Of Kidnapping Caught In NYC By US Marshals
PA Man Accused Of Kidnapping Caught In NYC By US Marshals A Chambersburg man wanted for kidnapping was arrested by US Marshals and NYPD in New York City on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 10:10 a.m., authorities announced the following day.  Jarell Stanley Cherry, 40, was wanted on an active arrest warrant for "acts involving Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault with a firearm," Chambersburg police stated in the original release on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.  Cherry has been charged with felony kidnapping to facilitate a felony, felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony strangulation, felony possession of a firearm prohibited, misdeme…
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY Hazardous Road Conditions Expected, Snow Predicted In Pennsylvania: NWS WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY Hazardous Road Conditions Expected, Snow Predicted In Pennsylvania: NWS
Winter Weather Advisory Hazardous Road Conditions Expected, Snow Predicted In Pennsylvania: NWS Winter weather of snow and ice fall is predicted in western and central Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Nov. 15 through 16, 2022, according to the National Weather Service State College.  Wet snow is expected to start around 1p.m with accumulations of less than 1 inch to 3 inches in central Pennsylvania but high elevations, areas north of Interstate 81, and western Pennsylvania are expecting up to 5 inches, according to a Winter Weather Advisory issued by NWS at 4 a.m. Sometime between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Wednesday, the snow is expected to switch to rain or a wintry mix, which will accumulate on ri…
Turkeys Kicked, Stomped, Beaten At 7 Farms Across Pennsylvania: PSP Turkeys Kicked, Stomped, Beaten At 7 Farms Across Pennsylvania: PSP
Turkeys Kicked, Stomped, Beaten At 7 Farms Across Pennsylvania: PSP A dozen men were involved in animal abuse at seven farms across Pennsylvania, state police allege. The men worked at Plainville Farms to capture and crate turkeys that were destined for food processing plants, police stated in a release on Thursday, Oct. 6.  The investigation launched in August 2021 following a complaint filed by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, after a PETA employee "witnessed the actions of the turkey catchers," police say.  Corporal Michael Spada, animal cruelty officer in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Investigative Servi…
Hazardous Winter Winds Blow Into Pennsylvania Hazardous Winter Winds Blow Into Pennsylvania
Hazardous Winter Winds Blow Into Pennsylvania Get your candles and flashlights ready for another round of winter weather, forecasters say. A powerful storm capable of producing severe weather across the country will bring howling, and potentially damaging, winds to the Northeast starting on Thursday, AccuWeather forecasters say. Wednesday and Thursday have been warm and sunny but experts forecast a cold front moving in on Thursday night leading to high winds, rain, sleet and possibly snow, according to the National Weather Service. Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York, and Lancaster will be under a …
NWS: Tornado Watch Issued In Central Pennsylvania As Part Of Severe Weather Pattern NWS: Tornado Watch Issued In Central Pennsylvania As Part Of Severe Weather Pattern
NWS: Tornado Watch Issued In Central Pennsylvania As Part Of Severe Weather Pattern A tornado watch has been issued in Central Pennsylvania by the National Weather Service. The following counties are included in the watch on Wednesday until 8 p.m.: Adams  Bedford Berks Blair Cambria Cameron Carbon Centre Chester Clearfield Clinton Columbia Cumberland  Dauphin        Elk Franklin Fulton Huntingdon Juniata Lackawanna Lancaster Lebanon Lehigh Luzerne Lycoming Mifflin Monroe Montour Northampton Northumberland Perry Schuylkill Snyder Somerset Sullivan Union Wyoming York West Virginia and Maryland also had several countries under the watch. The wa…
National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch In 21 Pennsylvania Counties National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch In 21 Pennsylvania Counties
National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch In 21 Pennsylvania Counties Severe thunderstorm warning and tornado watch has been issued in south central Pennsylvania by the National Weather Service at State College. Tornado Watch Map.Twitter- NWS State College The Pennsylvania counties included in the tornado watch are as follows: Adams Bedford Berks Blair Bucks Carbon CENTRE Chester Columbia Cumberland Dauphin Delaware Franklin Fulton Huntingdon  Juniata Lancaster  Lebanon Lehigh Mifflin Monroe Montgomery Montour Northampton Northumberland Perry Philadelphia Schuylkill Snyder Union York The watch is in affect until 9 p.m. on Thursday. Severe Thunderstor…
NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Pennsylvania NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Pennsylvania
NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Pennsylvania A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued in Pennsylvania by the National Weather Service. The watch goes into effect from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday. Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour are expected. Severe thunderstorm watch map of Pennsylvania.National Weather Service Power outages are possible due to downed trees. The following counties in Pennsylvania are included in the thunderstorm watch: Adams Bedford Blair Centre Clinton Columbia Cumberland Dauphin Franklin Fulton Huntingdon Juniata Lancaster Lebanon Lycoming Mifflin Montour Northumberland Perry Schuylkill Snyder Sullivan…
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch For Central Pennsylvania National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch For Central Pennsylvania
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch For Central Pennsylvania The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in south central Pennsylvania. The NWS is warning residents and those traveling through the region to be mindful of flash flooding from noon to midnight on Thursday. A cold front will hit the region with slow moving thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and throughout the evening.  Two to four inches of rain is expected in short bursts, possibly resulting in flash flooding. The watch has been issued in the following counties: Adams Bedford Blair Cambria Cumberland Franklin Fulton Huntingdon Lancaster Somerset York "Turn aro…