Court approves sale of Appvion assets to lender group
ROARING SRPING, Pa. - Appvion Inc., which operates a paper and pulp mill in Blair County, has been approved by a U.S. bankruptcy court to sell all its assets by the end of May.
In a news release, the company said the group buying the assets, Franklin Advisers Inc, submitted a "stalking horse bid" in February for $340 million plus the assumption of substantial liabilities, including Appvion's contractual obligations.
“We are pleased to receive the Court’s approval of the sale of our company to a group of our lenders who have been long-term supporters of Appvion.
Making a Difference: The Jared Box Project
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- When a child falls ill and they're in the hospital, for parents or family members it can be incredibly difficult to boost their spirits and get them to focus on something else besides the pain. In this week's Making a Difference, Lindsay Ward discovered a group that is taking something as simple as a box and bring smiles to those who need it most.
The concept is fairly simple.
New tariffs from White House target China's EV industry with US sales lagging
WASHINGTON (TND) — The Biden administration is quadrupling tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as part of a series of new tariffs that also includes steel, solar cells and other key components aimed at countering its dominance in the market as U.S. automakers have scaled back their plans amid slumping demand.
President Joe Biden is set to announce a batch of tariffs on Tuesday aimed directly at Beijing, a move certain to flare up tensions with the world’s No.
Pirates guest shagging fly balls requires medical attention
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A guest of the Pittsburgh Pirates required emergency medical attention after suffering cardiac arrest on Tuesday while fielding fly balls on a practice field.
The Pirates say the guest was shagging balls at the team’s spring training complex when he had “a medical event” that required immediate attention and caused practice to stop.
Jacki Dezelski, president and CEO of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce in Bradenton, confirmed the man is a member of her group, which sometimes is invited to attend practices and retrieve balls near the fence during batting practice.
Rescue underway after helicopter carrying Iranian president has 'hard landing'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a "hard landing" on Sunday, Iranian state media reported, without elaborating. Some began urging the public to pray for Raisi and the others on board as rescue crews sped through a misty, rural forest where his helicopter was believed to be.
The likely crash comes as Iran under Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched an unprecedented drone-and-missile attack on Israel just last month and has enriched uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels.
Lackawanna State Park
Looking for some outdoor adventure? Lackawanna State Park has fun for the whole family.
Some popular activities are: Picnicking: Enjoy one of the pavilions that overlook the lake. Grills are available throughout the area
Boating: On the 198-acre Lackawanna Lake, you will see many people canoeing, kayaking and rowing. Don’t have your own? Boat rentals are available at the boat concession near the swimming area.
Fishing- Some common fish are: trout, muskellunge, walleye, channel catfish, bullhead, pickerel and large-mouth bass.
Local church starts off Lenten season with fish fry
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season. While observing Ash Wednesday and Friday's during lent, people refrain from eating meat which is why local churches hold fish fries during the season. Saint Francis of Assisi was very busy Wednesday afternoon as the community stopped by to pick up dinners. The church started taking orders on Tuesday and they have been working hard ever since.
"We have been super busy today.
Number of American children on puberty blockers skyrocketing, data shows
WASHINGTON (TND) — Childhood gender dysphoria diagnoses and the number of American children receiving gender-transitioning treatment, such as puberty blockers, have skyrocketed in recent years, according to data obtained by Reuters. An analysis of health information technology company Komodo Health Inc. data reveals the number of children aged 6 to 17 diagnosed with gender dysphoria increased by 70% between 2020 and 2021. Overall, more than 120,000 children face the psychological distress that may result in those whose gender identity differs from their biological sex.
One dead, police chief injured after being hit with car in PA
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A police chief is injured and a woman is dead following an involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault incident early Sunday.
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say Chief Calvin Wilson of the Honey Brook Borough Police Department conducted a traffic stop around 1:07 a.m. on a tan 2003 Toyota Tacoma in the 3700 block of Horseshoe Pike.
The vehicle was being driven by 57-year-old John Lewis Knecht Jr.
Pittsburgh Pirates' fiery start inspires Altoona Curve's bright season outlook
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Baseball is finally back, and the Altoona Curve start their season Friday.
Even though the Minor League season hasn't started yet, their Major League affiliate's success has them feeling confident.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a 5-0 start and after speaking with some members of the Altoona Curve, we've learned that the Bucs’ fiery start has inspired the curve to do the same.
"You watch that as younger players coming up through the system, you better get on board or you get left out,"