(WBRE/WYOU) — The Shapiro Administration announced a new way for SNAP benefit users to digitally lock their EBT cards to prevent benefit theft.
The new function allows you to lock and unlock your EBT card with ConnectEBT.
There are two options on the ConnectEBT app or website: "lock my card everywhere" and "lock my card outside PA".
Kowalonek’s get ready for Kielbasi Festival & Heritage Day
SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Calling all kielbasy lovers, a festival this weekend in Schuylkill County will satisfy your cravings for the Polish dish and support the community.
You never run out of kielbasy at Kowalonek’s in Shenandoah.
The shop is always stocked, especially ahead of a big event, like Saturday’s Kielbasi Festival and Heritage Day.
MIDDLEBURG — Snyder County will collect $295 per acre for five years on 217 acres of farmland at Faylor Lake in Beaver Springs.
MIDDLEBURG — Heidi Stroup has been chosen to fill a vacancy on the Midd-West School board through the end of November.
LEWISBURG — Prices at the pump in the Valley fell by an average of 6 cents a gallon this week to $3.20, according to the latest AAA East Central Gas Report released Monday.
SUNBURY — UGI Utilities is set to begin system upgrades in Sunbury on May 19. The work also provides opportunities for some homes and businesses along the project route to convert to natural gas.
NEW BERLIN — Six students at SUN Area Technical Institute in New Berlin presented potential logos for a nonprofit that focuses on protecting older adults through advocacy, education and awareness.
MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A vacant building in Northumberland County burst into flames early Wednesday morning.
According to Clover Hose Fire Chief John Janolek, the call came in around 5:15 a.m. for a fire at the intersection of West Third Street and South Oak Street in Mount Carmel.
Heavy flames could be seen pouring out of the upper floors of the former bank and apartment building, which was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Community reacts as former YMCA director faces charges
MILTON — Directors in Milton Area School District recommended a nearly $44.8 million budget for the 2025-26 year, based on projected revenues of $42.3 million during Tuesday night’s committee workshop meeting.
DANVILLE — John Hopkins Consulting Forester will assess 299 acres of Danville Borough woodlands and suggest a 10-year plan for the properties.
