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Penn College grads’ earnings outpace national median

WILLIAMSPORT —The career outlook for Pennsylvania College of Technology students is bright, both in terms of opportunities and compensation. Their strong return-on-investment potential is reflected by the college’s 98% graduate placement rate and alumni earnings that exceed the national ...

Local author receives accolades from NYC Big Book Award

WILLIAMSPORT — The NYC Big Book Award recognized both “Small Earthly Space” by Marjorie Maddox as the category winner of Poetry-Nature, Place, and the Environment; and “Seeing Things” in the category of Poetry-Grief, Memory & Healing as a Distinguished Favorite. The competition ...

Emmy Awards highlights: Mariska Hargitay sings and Taylor Swift jokes in a skit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Pitt” and “Widow’s Bay” cleaned up at the Emmy Awards, as expected. But there were a few surprises — like an appearance by Taylor Swift and Sally Field celebrating Canada. Dolly Parton was honored by Reba McEntire, “Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin mourned his late co-star Catherine O’Hara, and host Mariska Hargitay joked with Nicole Kidman. Here are some of the highlights. The host with the mostest Hargitay kicked off the show with New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson in an exuberant and looney pre-taped bit that had her sing a version of ...

Emmy Awards ratings down nearly 10% from last year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ratings for the Emmy Awards were down nearly 10% from last year, with the viewer numbers dipping again after a couple of years of growth. About 6.7 million viewers tuned in to watch the 78th primetime Emmy Awards on NBC, according to data released Tuesday by the network. “Widow's Bay” from Apple TV was Monday night's biggest winner by far on the telecast hosted by “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay, setting a record for a comedy with 14 Emmys. “The Pitt” won best drama for the second straight year. The show aired against the ...

Police news - Sept. 17

DUI HYNER — State police at Lamar initiated a traffic stop on a 2018 black Ram in Chapman Township on Aug. 5, at approximately 7:34 p.m., police said. Through investigation, it was determined that the operator, a 30-year-old Renovo woman, was under the influence of alcohol, police said. The operator was arrested for DUI and was transported to PSP Lamar for chemical testing, according to police. This investigation is ongoing. Vehicle hits down tree MILL HALL — On Aug. 6 at approximately 6:32 a.m., state police at Lamar responded to a one vehicle crash on Renovo Road near ...