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UNIVERSITY PARK — When Penn State fans return to Beaver Stadium this fall, they'll enter a venue that looks familiar in all the right ways and dramatically different in others. For generations, Beaver Stadium has stood as the heart of Penn State football, a massive steel landmark that ...

AG warns of MyChart 'Medicare Kit' phishing scam

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents about a phishing scam targeting users of MyChart, an online patient portal used by hospitals and other health care providers. According to the Attorney General’s Office, scammers are impersonating MyChart in emails and text messages offering recipients a chance to claim a “MyChart Medicare Kit.” No such program or reward exists. Officials said the messages are designed to persuade recipients to click malicious links and provide passwords or other personal information, potentially allowing scammers to ...

Allenwood inmate charged with threatening federal officers

WILLIAMSPORT — An inmate at United States Penitentiary Allenwood has been indicted on federal charges alleging he threatened to assault and kill multiple Bureau of Prisons employees. Robert Foust, 42, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of threatening federal officers, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller said the indictment alleges Foust made the threats on Aug. 5 and Nov. 6, 2025, while incarcerated at USP Allenwood. The alleged threats targeted multiple Bureau of Prisons employees, including ...

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Little League World Series brings estimated $40M to Pennsylvania

WILLIAMSPORT — The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series is expected to generate an estimated $40 million for Pennsylvania’s economy as tens of thousands of players, coaches and fans converge on Williamsport. Nearly 70,000 visitors from around the world are expected in northcentral Pennsylvania during the tournament, which runs Aug. 19 through Aug. 30, according to the Lycoming County Visitors Bureau. The 79th annual tournament continues a tradition that began in Williamsport in 1947. Since then, the competition has included teams representing 44 states and 29 ...

Woman charged with harassment after domestic incident

THOMPSONTOWN — A Thompsontown woman faces a harassment charge following a domestic incident early Friday in Delaware Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown. Police responded to 3648 Goodville Road at about 12:24 a.m. Aug. 28 for a report of an inactive domestic ...