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Good morning, Several bipartisan bills aimed at combating child sex trafficking and exploitation are advancing in Harrisburg. The measures would strengthen penalties, expand protections for victims and address crimes involving AI-generated child pornography. Local lawmakers from Crawford, Erie, Lawrence and Butler counties are among the co-sponsors. Meanwhile, Organizers in Crawford County are pre...

Good morning, Republican voters in Wood County head to the polls today for several contested legislative primaries. In the 12th House District, longtime Delegate Vernon Criss faces challenger Charles Hartzog, while State Senator Trenton Barnhart is facing former Delegate Jason Harshbarger in the race for the unexpired 3rd District Senate seat. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made a ca...

Good morning, A ribbon cutting is set for Friday at Olean’s newly renovated Marcus Park. The 2-point-1 million dollar project includes the county’s first fully accessible playground, along with upgraded ball fields, paved walkways, modern restrooms and a new dog park. Meanwhile, the Olean Public Library is highlighting its extensive local history collection, featuring newspaper clippings, photogra...

radioNOVO News for Lebanon: May 11, 2026

RNN JOHNSTOWN 05/11/26           A SUNDAY NIGHT SHOTS FIRE REPORT SENT JOHNSTOWN POLICE TO THE 600 BLOCK OF NAPOLEON STREET IN THE KERNVILLE SECTION OF JOHNSTOWN LAST NIGHT AROUND 7.           POLICE SPOKE TO A WITNESS WHO SHARED INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT THEY REPORTEDLY HEARD. OFFICERS SEARCHED THE SCENE AND GATHERED POTENTIAL EVIDENCE.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO ARRESTS MADE, AS THE INVESTIG...

RNN SELINSGROVE 05/11/26           HEADS UP DRIVERS............. NIGHTLY LANE RESTRICTIONS ARE EXPECTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN AND MARKET STREETS IN BLOOMSBURG THROUGH THURSDAY AS CREWS REPLACE WATER MAIN LINES. TO AVOID HEAVY TRAFFIC, WORK WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN 9 P.M. AND 6 A.M. ADDITIONALLY, A NEARLY TWO-HUNDRED-THOUSAND-DOLLAR PAVING PROJECT IS SET TO BEGIN NEXT MONDAY IN THE SUN VIEW TE...

RNN LEWISTOWN 05/11/26           THE ROOF COLLAPSE AT A TRAILER HOME ALONG THE 300 BLOCK OF KAUFFMAN HILL ROAD IN WALKER TOWNSHIP LAST WEDNESDAY HAS CLAIMED THE LIFE OF THE MAN WHO WAS TRAPPED UNDERNEATH.             68-YEAR OLD LEVI YODER WAS TRANSPORTED TO GEISINGER-LEWISTOWN HOSPITAL WITH CRITICAL INJURIES, BUT DID NOT SURVIVE. THE CORONER HAS RULED YODER'S DEATH AN ACCIDENT.......... THE...

RNN STROUDSBURG 05/11/26           A TRAGIC END TO A SEARCH IN MONROE COUNTY. STATE POLICE SAY 5-YEAR-OLD AJANI JERMAINE SAMUELS WAS FOUND DEAD YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, AFTER BEING REPORTED MISSING SUNDAY MORNING.            AJANI......... WHO WAS NON-VERBAL AUTISTIC AND EPILEPTIC............ WAS LAST SEEN AT A HOME ON ROSE DRIVE IN CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP. AFTER A MULTI-HOUR SEARCH INVOLVING LOCAL AUTH...

RNN STATE COLLEGE 05/11/26           THE MOTHER OF PENN STATE HOCKEY STAR AND PROJECTED TOP N-H-L DRAFT PICK GAVIN MCKENNA IS FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES IN CENTRE COUNTY. 44-YEAR-OLD KRYSTAL MCKENNA IS CHARGED WITH FURNISHING ALCOHOL TO MINORS AFTER INVESTIGATORS SAY SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE SHOWED HER PROVIDING DRINKS TO HER 18-YEAR-OLD SON AND TWO OTHERS AT A STATE COLLEGE PUB. THE INCIDENT ALLEGEDLY O...

RNN FRANKFORT 05/11/26           A FRANKFORT GRANDMOTHER IS BEHIND BARS AFTER ALLEGEDLY LETTING HER YOUNG GRANDSON DRIVE AN S-U-V INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER. POLICE SAY THEY FOUND LESLIE CARRUTHERS INTOXICATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF HER NISSAN PATHFINDER LAST THURSDAY NIGHT ON JETT BOULEVARD. CARRUTHERS IS NOW FACING FELONY WANTON ENDANGERMENT AND CHILD WELFARE COUNTS, AND IS BEING HELD AT THE FRAN...

RNN ALTOONA 05/11/26           DRIVERS IN BLAIR COUNTY SHOULD PREPARE FOR A BUSY WEEK OF ROADWORK STARTING TODAY.  PENNDOT SAYS MINOR DELAYS WILL OCCUR ON RESERVOIR ROAD IN FRANKSTOWN TOWNSHIP FOR PAINTING AND SIGN REMOVAL. HOWEVER, EXPECT MUCH LONGER WAITS OF UP TO 15 MINUTES ON PINEY CREEK ROAD IN WILLIAMSBURG DUE TO ONGOING DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION.            IN ALTOONA, THE 7-MILLION-DOLLAR MILL...

RNN WILLIAMSPORT 05/11/26           PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE MONTOURSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL LIKELY FACE A TAX HIKE AS OFFICIALS GRAPPLE WITH A 1.3-MILLION DOLLAR BUDGET DEFICIT. THE SCHOOL BOARD IS WEIGHING A 3.3-PERCENT INCREASE, WHICH WOULD COST THE MEDIAN HOMEOWNER AN EXTRA 68 DOLLARS NEXT YEAR. BUSINESS MANAGER JESSICA REICH SAYS RISING HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS ARE A MAJOR FACTOR IN THE S...

        A BOWLING GREEN NATIVE IS RETURNING HOME TO LEAD ORCHESTRA KENTUCKY. JOSEPH TRAFTON JUNIOR WAS NAMED THE NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR THE ORCHESTRA AND RAMSEY THEATRE COMPANY LAST WEEK, SUCCEEDING FOUNDER JEFF REED. TRAFTON, A WARREN CENTRAL GRAD, SPENT THE LAST TWO DECADES CONDUCTING IN GERMANY, WHERE HE WAS RECENTLY NOMINATED FOR CONDUCTOR OF THE YEAR.            REED, WHO LED THE ORCHESTRA FO...

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Good morning, An EMT accused of striking and killing a man with an ambulance in Kanawha County has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges. Nineteen-year-old Alyssa Middleton is charged with voluntary manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide, and leaving the scene of a deadly accident connected to the death of John Lucas in Elkview last month. A trial is scheduled for August. Meanwhile, l...

Good morning, Leaders in the Hornell area are asking New York state officials why gas prices in the Canisteo Valley continue to run significantly higher than nearby communities like Bath. Local officials say the difference has at times reached 30 to 40 cents per gallon, and they’re seeking answers about possible supply or distribution issues affecting the region. Meanwhile, an iron worker injured...

Good morning, A California congressman visited the Vitro Glass plant in Meadville last week, praising the facility while calling for stronger action against Chinese competitors. Congressman Ro Khanna toured the plant and said companies tied to China shouldn’t be allowed to undercut American jobs and wages. Vitro officials say unfair competition has put pressure on their Meadville operations, which...

Good morning, The Chewton Volunteer Fire Department says it’s moving into a new chapter with new leadership and new members. Newly appointed Chief Charles Bagby told township supervisors the department is financially stable and committed to staying open, while also promising a stronger working relationship with neighboring departments moving forward. Meanwhile, UPMC Horizon celebrated Mother’s Day...

Good morning, Ridgway is getting a boost for outdoor recreation after receiving a 40-thousand-dollar grant for a new public boat launch along the Clarion River. Borough officials say the accessible launch at the Ridgway Riverfront could help attract more visitors, anglers, and kayakers to Elk County, with construction expected to begin this summer. Meanwhile, Lawrence Township supervisors in Clear...

Good morning, New York lawmakers are heading back to the Capitol today as negotiations continue over a new state budget that’s now more than a month overdue. Governor Hochul says there’s agreement on a 268-billion-dollar spending plan, but legislative leaders say key issues still need to be finalized, including education funding, healthcare spending, and aid for New York City. The state budget dea...

Good morning, West Virginia voters head to the polls tomorrow to decide two seats on the state Supreme Court. Unlike most races on the ballot, the Supreme Court contests are nonpartisan and will be decided outright by the highest vote totals. One seat opened following the retirement of Justice Beth Walker, while the second became vacant after the death of Justice Tim Armstead last year. Meanwhile,...

Good morning, GlassFest is set to return to downtown Corning Memorial Day weekend. The annual celebration of the city’s glassmaking heritage runs May 22nd through the 24th and will feature live glass demonstrations, more than 130 artists and vendors, free concerts, fireworks, and family activities along Market Street and Riverfront Centennial Park. Meanwhile, New York forecasters are predicting a...

RNN FRANKFORT 05/08/26           A BODY WAS PULLED FROM THE OHIO RIVER NEAR THE GREAT LAWN YESTERDAY.             LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE SPOKESPERSON ADAM SEARS SAID THE LMPD'S FIRST DIVISION RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF A DECEASED PERSON IN THE RIVER NEAR THE 300 BLOCK OF RIVER ROAD AROUND 5:30 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.  LMPD'S HOMICIDE UNIT IS LEADING THE DEATH INVESTIGATION, WHICH REMAINS OPE...

RNN ALTOONA 05/08/26           A PIECE OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER........... ON A TEN-THOUSAND-MILE JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA........... MADE A STOP IN SHANKSVILLE YESTERDAY.  THE TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION BROUGHT THE 17-THOUSAND POUND STEEL BEAM TO THE FLIGHT 93 NATIONAL MEMORIAL, TO HONOR THE HEROES WHO DIVERTED THE HIJACKED PLANE 25 YEARS AGO. THE "STEEL ACROSS AMERICA" TOUR WILL VISIT...