Wildfires in Pennsylvania’s Michaux State Forest Scorch Over 1,300 Acres

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Two wildfires in Pennsylvania‘s Michaux State Forest have scorched more than 1,300 acres as crews continue their fight against the blazes. The fires, named the Thompson Hollow Fire and the Hammonds Rock Fire, erupted earlier …

$4,400 IRS Refunds in Pennsylvania – What You Should Know!

Thousands of Pennsylvanians are now eligible for a $4,400 IRS refund, thanks to new tax relief measures and unclaimed federal refunds. This financial boost is part of a broader initiative to support families and individuals still recovering from economic …

SLIDESHOW: Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits the Meadville Market House

Pennsylvania American Water awards grant to Scranton Fire Department

The Scranton Fire Department received a grant for the purchase of new hoses and nozzles. From left: Deputy Chief Dan Hallowich; Chief John Judge; Shane Farrell, operations senior superintendent, Pennsylvania American Water; and John Gaidula, supervisor, …

Pennsylvania American Water awards grant to Dunmore Fire Department

The Dunmore Fire Department received a grant for the purchase of a gated wye — which splits a single hose line into two separate lines — and adapter. From left: Lt. Eric Shigo; Chief Christopher DeNaples; Dave Price; John Gaidula, supervisor, Pennsylvania …

Debate intensifies over potential cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in Pennsylvania's 8th district

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Pressure is building on Congressman Rob Bresnahan to stick to his pledge not to cut vital social programs. Differing viewpoints on the issue were on display Friday in Wilkes-Barre. A press conference, hosted by several …

Local Students Shine at Pennsylvania SkillsUSA 2025

Photos submitted to the Times Observer From left are Kylee Madigan, Caroline Smyth, Gracie Tomassoni, Marissa Gourley, Addyson Hannold, Ken Shellhouse and Zerick Jackman, Warren County Career Center students who competed in a range of events at the recent …

Latest Report From American Lung Association Highlights Declining Air Quality In Central Pennsylvania

The 2025 State of the Air report gives many counties in central PA a failing grade for air quality; a stark decline from previous years. YORK, Pa. — This year's annual "State of the Air" report from the American Lung Association shows …

Why does wildfire danger in Pennsylvania increase during spring?

Wildfire danger in Pennsylvania increases during spring Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 4:30 PM EDT Apr 25, 2025 Along with the warmer weather of spring comes an increased risk of wildfires in Pennsylvania.Video above: Front lines of the …

Plenty of large bears were harvested in Pennsylvania in 2024

HARRISBURG — They don’t grow them this big everywhere, but Pennsylvania has its share of giant bears. Released by the Game Commission, the 2024 bear harvest totals prove that yet again. Consider the Venango County bear Heath Bromley, of Titusville, got …