Key reasons Pennsylvania’s mental health system is failing
With the typical “summer slump” and declining adoption rates since the end of the pandemic, animal rescues are in need of adopters, volunteers and fosters. The Washington Area Humane Society currently has 110 animals at its shelter currently, and 28 animals in foster care. Executive Director Kelly Proudfit said there have been an “exorbitant number” of calls for animals in crisis as of late. “In June, we had calls for 253 cats that needed surrendered and 80 dogs. I would say the need is great. There are tons of evictions going on right now. I think we’ve already had four calls this week from landlords evicting tenants who have left pets behind,” Proudfit said at the ...
A hearing later this year will determine if a man sentenced for death of killing and raping a 12-year-old girl in Greene County was intellectually disabled. If defense attorneys can prove Jeffrey Martin, 67, was, a judge could convert his death sentence to life in prison. Martin, originally ...
After more than two decades as police chief of Perryopolis, Roger Beadling is hanging it up. Beadling, who became the borough’s police chief in April 2001, retired at the end of July. Although he’ll miss the job, he decided it was time to enjoy his golden years. “I’m going to be 67 ...
A boil water advisory has been issued for 310 customers of Pennsylvania American Water near Avella. The advisory was issued Saturday morning due to a water main break. The notice applies to customers in portions of Cross Creek, Independence and Jefferson townships, and West Middletown. To ...
By Rob Maaddi AP Pro Football Writer Sterling Sharpe stood at the podium a few feet from his bronze bust, took off his new gold jacket and gave it to his fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame brother. Shannon Sharpe had given Sterling his first Super Bowl ring and now big brother was returning ...
Associated Press DENVER — Spencer Horwitz homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, avoiding a series sweep. Horwitz hit a two-run homer in the second inning, added a three-run shot in the sixth and ...
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cameron Young finally got his first PGA Tour victory Sunday after seven runner-up finishes, and he made it look easy. He had five straight birdies early to build a nine-shot lead and coasted home to a 2-under 68 to win the Wyndham Championship by six ...
I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...
As one who grew up in central New Jersey, I was embarrassed at how little I knew about the southernmost community in the Garden State – Cape May. I had passed through the area on several occasions, but never did a deep dive into its many offerings. That all changed during the first week ...
