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radioNOVO News PA News Roundup for May 14, 2026

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RNN BOWLING GREEN 05/14/26          AN 81-YEAR-OLD WOMAN IS DEAD AFTER A HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE WAS STRUCK BY A PICKUP TRUCK MONDAY MORNING IN HART COUNTY. KENTUCKY STATE POLICE SAY THE CRASH HAPPENED AROUND 8:24AM ON SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY NEAR HORSE CAVE.           TROOPERS SAY A FORD F-250 DRIVEN BY 38-YEAR-OLD JOHN MCBRIDE HIT THE REAR OF THE CARRIAGE. SARA MILLER LATER DIED AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL, WHILE MELVIN MILLER WAS FLOWN TO LOUISVILLE FOR TREATMENT. THE CRASH REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.          WRECKING CREWS ARE IN THE MIDST OF TEARING DOWN HILLTOPPER HALL AT WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY.            THE SIX-STORY DORM—WHICH COST 40 MILLION DOLLARS TO BUILD—WAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED IN EARLY 2024 AFTER ENGINEERS DISCOVERED CRITICAL DESIGN FLAWS, INCLUDING A POTENTIAL 19-INCH SWAY IN HIGH WINDS.          THE STUDENT LIFE FOUNDATION DETERMINED TEARING DOWN THE EIGHT-YEAR-OLD BUILDING WAS MORE COST-EFFECTIVE THAN ATTEMPTING REPAIRS. DEMOLITION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY MID-AUGUST.

RNN LEWISTOWN 05/14/26          FOUR MEN ARE FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH A MULTI-COUNTY COUNTERFEIT RING THAT TARGETED BUSINESSES ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA LAST DECEMBER.          INVESTIGATORS SAY TAMEER FOSTER, RAHMIR FOSTER, KYAIR WESLEY, AND TERRANCE WILLIAMS USED FAKE HUNDRED-DOLLAR BILLS AT SHOPS IN CUMBERLAND, JUNIATA, AND BUCKS COUNTIES........... MAKING SMALL PURCHASES, INCLUDING A TWO-DOLLAR CAKE POP, IN ORDER TO RECEIVE LEGITIMATE CASH BACK AS CHANGE.          IN JUNIATA COUNTY, THE SUSPECTS ALLEGEDLY HIT THE FAMILY DOLLAR IN PORT ROYAL AND A SHEETZ IN FERMANAGH TOWNSHIP.          TAMEER FOSTER WAS ARRESTED TUESDAY ON FORGERY AND THEFT CHARGES, WHILE WARRANTS REMAIN ACTIVE FOR THE OTHER THREE SUSPECTS.          THE GEISINGER SCHOOL OF NURSING CELEBRATED ITS CLASS OF 2026 THIS MONTH, HONORING GRADUATES ENTERING THE FIELD DURING A CRITICAL STATEWIDE NURSING SHORTAGE.          DURING THE LEWISTOWN COMMENCEMENT, SCHOOL LEADERS REMINDED THE NEW NURSES THAT THEY SERVE AS LIFELINES FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES. CLASS PRESIDENT KIRSTEN FOOSE PRAISED THE GROUP’S TRANSITION FROM "STRANGERS TO FAMILY" OVER THE FIVE-SEMESTER PROGRAM.          THE LOCAL WORKFORCE IS ALREADY SEEING THE IMPACT, AS GEISINGER OFFICIALS SAY SEVENTY PERCENT OF THE GRADUATES HAVE ALREADY ACCEPTED POSITIONS WITHIN THEIR HEALTH SYSTEM.

RNN JOHNSTOWN 05/14/26          JOHNSTOWN FIRE CREWS BATTLED AN EARLY MORNING BLAZE TUESDAY THAT DESTROYED AN ABANDONED HOME IN KERNVILLE.          FIRE CHIEF JIM MCCANN SAYS THE STRUCTURE ON SOUTH STREET WAS FULLY ENGULFED WHEN UNITS ARRIVED, SPREADING MODERATE DAMAGE TO A NEIGHBORING VACANT HOUSE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED, BUT AN EXCAVATOR WAS BROUGHT IN TO LEVEL THE ORIGINAL BUILDING FOR SAFETY.  A STATE POLICE FIRE MARSHAL WAS ALSO BROUGHT IN TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE.          JOHNSTOWN CITY COUNCIL HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A NEW TEN-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, DESIGNED TO SERVE AS A ROADMAP FOR THE CITY’S FUTURE.          THE PLAN FOCUSES ON HOUSING, JOBS, AND PUBLIC SERVICES, AND WAS BUILT USING 19 MONTHS OF COMMUNITY FEEDBACK. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JOHN RUTLEDGE SAYS THE DOCUMENT IS VITAL FOR SECURING PROJECT FUNDING, WHILE MAYOR SYLVIA KING EMPHASIZED THAT THE GOAL NOW IS ACTION—NOT LETTING THE REPORT SIT ON A SHELF.          THE STRATEGY AIMS TO ADDRESS LOCAL CONCERNS, INCLUDING ROAD CONDITIONS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT, OVER THE NEXT DECADE.

RNN ALTOONA 05/14/26          PENN STATE ALTOONA’S RAIL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PROGRAM RECEIVED A MAJOR BOOST WEDNESDAY WITH THE DONATION OF A 200-THOUSAND-DOLLAR TRACK MAINTENANCE MACHINE.          PLASSER AMERICAN HANDED OVER THE "TAMPER" MACHINE DURING A CEREMONY AT THE RAILROADERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM. THE EQUIPMENT, USED TO LEVEL AND STABILIZE TRACKS, WILL PROVIDE HANDS-ON TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN THE ONLY BACHELOR'S PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION.          CHANCELLOR RON DARBEAU SAYS THE GIFT IS A SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT FROM THE INDUSTRY THAT WILL CHANGE THE PROGRAM’S TRAJECTORY FOREVER.          ON A 6 TO 3 VOTE, THE HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED A TENTATIVE BUDGET WEDNESDAY WITH NO TAX INCREASE, DESPITE A PROJECTED 4.3-MILLION-DOLLAR SHORTFALL.  MEANWHILE, THE CLAYSBURG-KIMMEL SCHOOL BOARD VOTED 7-2 TO RAISE TAXES TO THE STATE-MANDATED LIMIT. THAT FIVE-PERCENT INCREASE AIMS TO HELP OFFSET A 1.4-MILLION-DOLLAR DEFICIT.          BOTH DISTRICTS WILL LIKELY USE RESERVE FUNDS TO BALANCE THEIR FINAL BOOKS.

FRANKFORT 05/14/26          LOUISVILLE MAYORAL CANDIDATE LISA HOLLIDAY HARRIS REMAINS HOSPITALIZED THIS MORNING FOLLOWING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY DURING TUESDAY NIGHT’S TELEVISED DEBATE.          HARRIS’S HUSBAND SAYS SHE EXPERIENCED "UNUSUAL SYMPTOMS" WHILE ON STAGE, WHICH CAUSED HER TO STRUGGLE AND SLUR HER WORDS DURING HER REMARKS. DESPITE THE HEALTH SCARE, HER CAMPAIGN SAYS SHE'S BEING MONITORED AND HAS NO PLANS TO DROP OUT OF THE RACE.  THE NONPARTISAN MAYORAL PRIMARY IS SET FOR THIS TUESDAY, MAY 19TH.          THE KENTUCKY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION HAS NAMED GRIFFIN LINK GILLIS AS ITS NEXT C-E-O, EFFECTIVE JANUARY FIRST. GILLIS WILL SUCCEED LONG-TIME LEADER MARESA TAYLOR FAWNS, WHO IS STEPPING DOWN AFTER THREE DECADES TO TRANSITION INTO THE ASSOCIATION'S CHIEF LOBBYIST.            A NEW YORK DEVELOPER IS LOOKING TO PURCHASE AND OVERHAUL THE ROSE TOWER APARTMENTS IN DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON.          RELATED AFFORDABLE PLANS TO SPEND OVER NINE MILLION DOLLARS TO RENOVATE THE 1960S-ERA SENIOR COMPLEX, ADDING NEW APPLIANCES AND A MUCH-NEEDED EMERGENCY GENERATOR. BECAUSE THE PROJECT INVOLVES GOVERNMENT BONDS, THE DEVELOPER IS OFFERING THE FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT A ONE-HUNDRED-SIXTY-FIVE-THOUSAND-DOLLAR IMPACT FEE TO OFFSET LOST PROPERTY TAXES.          THE MAJORITY OF THE UNITS WOULD REMAIN SET ASIDE FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING.

RNN STROUDSBURG 05/14/26          THE DEFENSE HAS BEGUN PRESENTING ITS CASE IN THE MONROE COUNTY TRIAL OF MICHAEL YARD, THE 36-YEAR-OLD ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS INFANT SON IN 2021.          YARD’S WIFE, KRYSTAL JANELLE, TOOK THE STAND, TESTIFYING THAT HER HUSBAND WAS A CARING FATHER WHO WAS "DESPONDENT" FOLLOWING THE CHILD'S DEATH. A MEDICAL EXPERT ALSO TESTIFIED FOR THE DEFENSE, ARGUING THE INFANT’S DEATH WAS LIKELY A CASE OF SIDS RATHER THAN BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA.  THE TRIAL CONTINUES TODAY.              A MAN IS BEING CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE FOR ALLEGEDLY FIRING GUNSHOTS DURING A ROAD RAGE INCIDENT IN NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.  BETHLEHEM POLICE SAY 36-YEAR-OLD JAIME PARAMO-ZAMUDIO FIRED A SHOT AT A VEHICLE THAT MERGED BETWEEN HIM AND HIS MOTHER ON JOHNSTON DRIVE WEDNESDAY MORNING.  THE VEHICLE WAS REPORTEDLY OCCUPIED BY A WOMAN AND CHILD.  AUTHORITIES SAID NOBODY WAS STRUCK BY THE BULLET, BUT THE WOMAN WAS INJURED BY BROKEN GLASS.  

RNN STATE COLLEGE 05/14/26          A PORT MATILDA MAN HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR OF PROBATION FOR THREATENING PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP AND HIS SUPPORTERS ON TIKTOK.          23-YEAR-OLD JACOB BUCKLEY WAS ALSO ORDERED TO PAY A 500-DOLLAR FINE AND UNDERGO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. FEDERAL PROSECUTORS HAD SOUGHT PRISON TIME, CITING A RISE IN POLITICAL VIOLENCE, BUT BUCKLEY EXPRESSED REMORSE, TELLING THE JUDGE HE WISHED HE COULD TAKE THE THREATS BACK.          BUCKLEY PLED GUILTY TO THE FELONY CHARGE LAST SEPTEMBER.          AUTHORITIES HAVE IDENTIFIED NATURAL CAUSES IN THE DEATH OF A 78-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FOUND UNRESPONSIVE AT THE HAPPY VALLEY CASINO PARKING LOT EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.          STATE COLLEGE POLICE AND EMS RESPONDED TO THE NITTANY MALL SITE AROUND 3:30A.M., WHERE THEY PERFORMED LIFE-SAVING MEASURES, BUT THE CLEARFIELD COUNTY WOMAN WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. INVESTIGATORS SAY PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED MEDICAL CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTED TO HER DEATH.          WHILE THE CENTRE COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE IS AWAITING FINAL TOXICOLOGY RESULTS, POLICE SAY THE INVESTIGATION IS NOW CLOSED.

RNN WILLIAMSPORT 05/14/26                  A DRIVER NARROWLY ESCAPED INJURY LAST NIGHT AFTER HIS CAR WAS STRUCK BY A TRAIN IN SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT.          FIRE OFFICIALS SAY THE MAN WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON MAYNARD STREET WHEN HIS TOYOTA CAMRY STALLED WHILE CROSSING THE TRACKS, GETTING STUCK BETWEEN THE GRATES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO JUMP OUT OF THE VEHICLE JUST BEFORE THE TRAIN MADE IMPACT.          TRAFFIC WAS SHUT DOWN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS WHILE CREWS CLEARED THE SCENE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.          A LOG TRUCK DRIVER MANAGED TO ESCAPE SAFELY WEDNESDAY AFTER HIS VEHICLE’S CAB BURST INTO FLAMES ON ROUTE 44.          VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED NEAR THE LIMESTONE-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP LINE TO FIND THE TRUCK FULLY ENGULFED. CREWS BROUGHT THE FIRE UNDER CONTROL IN LESS THAN FIFTEEN MINUTES.  STATE POLICE ARE LOOKING INTO THE INCIDENT.           WILLIAMSPORT POLICE ESCORTED A GROUP OF RUNNERS ON FOURTH STREET TUESDAY NIGHT, AS THEY PARTICIPATED IN THE 2ND ANNUAL HOMETOWN TORCH RUN.  IT WAS A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY REGION.  THE TORCH RUN STARTED AT LYCOMING COLLEGE AND FINISHED AT PENN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, WITH A PEP RALLY.  

RNN SELINSGROVE 05/14/26           A JUDGE HAS ONCE AGAIN DENIED THE BLOOMSBURG FAIR’S REQUEST FOR OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN DAMAGES IN ITS LAWSUIT AGAINST THE TOWN OVER NOISE REGULATIONS. THE COURT DID, HOWEVER, CLARIFY THAT THE FAIR MAY APPLY FOR PERMITS TO HOLD EVENTS, INCLUDING RACING, UNDER THE TOWN’S APPROVAL PROCESS. THE CASE, ONGOING SINCE 2022, REMAINS OPEN FOR A POSSIBLE APPEAL.          {STUDENTS SING}------- :09 SEC............ FADES          TONIGHT KICKS OFF TWO NIGHTS OF LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM 20 AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT.  THEY'LL PERFORM SELECTIONS FROM THEIR SCHOOL MUSICALS, WHILE ALSO TRAINING WITH BROADWAY ARTIST KERRY BUTLER AND MUSIC DIRECTOR CATIE BROWN.            BELLEFONTE AREA HIGH SCHOOLER ADDISON WYNKOOP HOPES THE PERFORMANCES WILL INSPIRE SOME OF HER PEERS:          {WYNKOOP0514-A}-------- :06 SEC.......... SO MUCH FUN          THE SHOWS WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7:30 TONIGHT AND TOMMOROW AT THE ALVINA KRAUSE THEATRE AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY.  

          A LEBANON COUNTY MAN WILL MAKE HIS FIRST COURT APPEARANCE THIS MORNING ...... AFTER HIS ARREST ON CHARGES OF MAKING TERRORISTIC THREATS AGAINST 20DEMOCRATIC STATE LAWMAKERS.           RADIO NOVO'S TORY GATES HAS MORE, FROM OUR HARRISBURG STUDIO:______________________________           ADAM BERRYHILL WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY STATE POLICE ON TUESDAY. THE 42-YEAR-OLD BERRYHILL WAS FOUND TO HAVE POSTED VIOLENT THREATS ON X TEN TIMES, ACCORDING TO INVESTIGATORS. BERRYHILLTARGETED 20 DEMOCRATS SERVING IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE, INCLUDING HOUSE SPEAKER JOANNA MCCLINTON AND SENATOR SHARIF STREET. IN HIS POSTS, BERRYHILL REFERRED TO THE LAWMAKERS AS QUOTE, “COMMUNIST INFILTRATORS,” AND THAT WHEN LEGAL AVENUES AGAINST THEM FAILED, QUOTING AGAIN, “I START SHOOTINGS.” BERRYHILL HAS A PAST CRIMINAL HISTORY OF MAKING TERRORISTIC THREATS, AND CANNOT LEGALLY OWN FIREARMS AFTER HE WAS COMMITTED FOR A PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION IN 2019.A Dauphin County Commissioner and candidate for Congress says he was recently threatened in public by a former elected official.  Commissioner Justin Douglas said he was confronted at a restaurant by former Steelton Borough Council President Brian Proctor, who allegedly told him "I can touch you everywhere."  Douglas told WHP-TV he was threatened by Proctor because of his work uncovering corruption in the county.  Douglas is running in next week's Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's Tenth Congressional District to face Republican incumbent Scott Perry.   The death of an infant at a hotel in Lancaster County this week is being ruled accidental.  Officials said a five-month-old died from freshwater drowning at the Best Western on East Newport Road in Leacock Township Monday night, but not in the pool.  They said the incident happened in a hotel room.  The investigation is ongoing. 

Good Morning, West Virginia’s coal and manufacturing sectors are seeing a major boost this morning. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a new 25-million-dollar manufacturing facility coming to the Mountain State, a joint venture between global engineering group Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources. The 100,000-square-foot plant will focus on essential mining materials like rock bolts and resin capsules. While the exact location is still under wraps, the project is expected to create at least 120 new jobs. Leaders say this move secures the local supply chain, moving production from overseas directly into the heart of Central Appalachia.The legal community is mourning the loss of a true West Virginia icon. Senior U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver Junior has passed away at the age of 100. Appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1976, Copenhaver served on the federal bench for nearly five decades. Known for his brilliant legal mind and a remarkable two-percent reversal rate, he was a Charleston native and a World War Two veteran. Chief District Judge Frank Volk described him as the "cornerstone of the federal judiciary." His impact on West Virginia law will be felt for generations.Check your budgets: Appalachian Power customers will see a rate hike starting June 1st. The Public Service Commission approved a base rate increase that will add roughly four-dollars and 84-cents to the average monthly bill. In exchange, the utility has agreed not to file for another base increase until mid-2027. Meanwhile, State Treasurer Larry Pack is calling for immediate relief at the pump. With gas prices averaging four-dollars and 43-cents a gallon, Pack is urging the Governor to call a special session to suspend the state’s 35.7-cent gas tax. He suggests using the state’s budget surplus to backfill road funds during the suspension.If your commute takes you through Weirton, expect delays today. A portion of WV Route 2 will have lane closures until 4 p.m. for bridge inspections. Looking north to the panhandle, the Fort Steuben Mall is facing a crisis. City officials have denied deadline extensions for safety repairs; the building—already declared unsafe—now faces potential condemnation if structural issues aren't addressed immediately.Finally, the West Virginia DNR has a springtime reminder: if you see a fawn or young bird alone in the woods, leave it be. Mother animals often leave their young for hours to forage or distract predators. Human intervention rarely helps and can actually spread disease or lead to the animal being unnecessarily removed from the wild.

Good Morning,We begin with a major shakeup at the federal level with deep roots in the Capital Region. Loudonville native Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The Shaker High School graduate was selected to succeed Jerome Powell, whose term ends in just a few days. Warsh, a former Wall Street banker, says he plans to bring immediate reforms to how the Fed tracks the economy and communicates with global financial markets.In Syracuse, a multi-million-dollar upgrade is on the table for the Regional Market, but there’s a catch. Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli says 18-million dollars is included in the state budget for a new distribution warehouse and food processing facility, but that money won't be available until a final state budget is approved. Lawmakers are still working to resolve several sticking points as they move well past the original April first deadline. Meanwhile, in Westchester County, Executive Ken Jenkins has signed landmark labor legislation ensuring construction workers on county-leased sites receive standard prevailing wages and benefits, alongside new requirements for apprenticeship training on large-scale projects.New York football fans are clearing their calendars tonight as the NFL reveals the full 2026 schedule at eight p-m. We already know the Buffalo Bills will make history on September 17th, hosting the Detroit Lions for the first-ever regular season game at the brand new Highmark Stadium. Downstate, the Giants are set to open their season at home against the Dallas Cowboys. One bit of relief for local fans: neither the Giants nor the Jets will be heading overseas for any international contests this year.In Utica, the final defendant in the beating death of a Mid-State Correctional Facility inmate has pleaded guilty. Former corrections officer Thomas Eck admitted to omitting details in paperwork following the death of Messiah Nantwi last year. Under the plea agreement, Eck will serve one year in jail. And in Albany, 73-year-old David Griffith of Chittenango is being held without bail. Prosecutors say Griffith sexually abused two minors over a period of several years at homes in both Albany and Madison Counties.Finally, looking ahead to summer, the New York State Fair is adding some nostalgia to the lineup. A live stage show based on the "Magic School Bus" will hit Chevy Court on September 6th. It joins a busy summer schedule that includes the Syracuse Nationals car show in July, which moves to a new Thursday-through-Saturday format this year featuring iconic movie cars like the "Back to the Future" DeLorean and the Ecto-One from Ghostbusters.

Good morning.A tragic accident on U.S. 50 highlighted a somber Wednesday for the Parkersburg area. Westbound lanes near Progress Ridge Road were closed for several hours yesterday following a fatal collision between a semi-truck hauling lumber and a pickup truck. Wood County 911 confirmed at least one person was killed in the crash, which brought a medical helicopter to the scene just after 1:00 p.m. State Police are still investigating the cause.In local politics, a wave of change is sweeping through the Wood County Board of Education following Tuesday's primary. Haley Meredith led the pack with nearly 7,500 votes, followed by newcomer Simon Hargus and incumbent Debbie Hendershot. The unofficial results mean Board President Justin Raber will exit the board after eight years. Both Meredith and Hargus say their first priority is improving communication between the board and local parents and teachers.The primary also saw a major shake-up in the West Virginia House of Delegates. In a significant upset, 23-year-old Walmart employee Charles Hartzog defeated long-time Finance Chairman Vernon Criss in the Republican primary for District 11. Meanwhile, 17-term Delegate Bill Anderson finds himself in a razor-thin race, trailing challenger Justin Beanard by just five votes.On the federal level, Senator Shelley Moore Capito easily secured the GOP nomination for a third term. She will face Democrat Rachel Fetty Anderson in November.

Good morning.Hinsdale Central has its new leader. The Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Scott Carroll as the district's next Superintendent of Schools. Carroll, a St. Bonaventure alum with 20 years of experience in regional education, previously served as principal at both Hornell and Avoca. He is set to take over the top spot on July 1st.Olean General Hospital is bringing in a new partner to manage its anesthesia services. The hospital announced a deal with North American Partners in Anesthesia, or NAPA, which will begin providing services in September. OGH officials say the partnership is a critical move to improve the patient experience and strengthen surgical services at the facility.And Southern Tier lawmakers are reacting to reports that New York’s electric school bus mandate may be delayed. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski both welcomed news that the deadline to stop purchasing diesel buses could be pushed back five years to 2032. Both lawmakers, however, are calling for the mandate to be scrapped entirely, citing high costs and concerns over how the batteries will hold up during harsh Upstate winters.In Wellsville, village trustees are looking into safety concerns at the intersection of Main Street and Gabby Hayes Lane. Residents of a local senior apartment complex say improperly parked delivery trucks are blocking their views of traffic. Meanwhile, village residents should prepare for higher bills next month; trustees have approved a 7 percent increase for sewer rates and a 5 percent hike for water, effective June 1st.

Good morning.An Elmira man is facing murder charges this morning for a deadly shooting that took place in Buffalo last year. 19-year-old Amir Williams was arraigned yesterday on several felony counts, including second-degree murder and robbery. Authorities say Williams was a participant in the September 2025 shooting of Samuel Whisonant and allegedly returned to the victim’s home after the killing to steal a DVR and a gaming system. Williams is being held without bail and faces up to life in prison if convicted.A high-profile legal battle continues over the fatal crash that killed beloved Troy teacher Christine Woodward. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office is now asking the state Supreme Court to step in after an appeals court overturned the conviction of former State Trooper Michael Brown. Brown was found guilty last year of homicide by vehicle for the 2023 head-on collision, but a lower court recently ruled he deserves a new trial because a juror wasn't properly vetted. The state’s highest court will now decide if that conviction should be reinstated.And senior citizens in Chemung and Steuben counties are getting some extra help to stay safe at home. The United Way of the Southern Tier has awarded nearly 200-thousand dollars in grants to 15 local organizations. The funding will support a variety of essential services, from building wheelchair ramps and providing home repairs to upgrading meal delivery vehicles and senior fitness equipment. To date, this local fund has provided nearly a million dollars in support to area seniors.

Good morning.A New Castle man is behind bars following a month-long investigation into a brutal assault with a metal pole. Police arrested 31-year-old Leonel Alvarez Texidor in connection with an April attack on Pin Oak Drive that left the victim with serious head and facial injuries. Investigators used surveillance footage and Flock license plate readers to identify Texidor’s vehicle as it fled the scene. He is currently being held in the Lawrence County Jail on a 50-thousand-dollar bond.Five Westminster College students are facing felony charges this morning after a burglary at a campus storage building. New Wilmington Police say the group broke into Hillside Hall last month to steal sports equipment, jerseys, and even a vacuum. The heist was foiled when one of the students allegedly set off a fire extinguisher, triggering the fire alarm. Officers caught the group following a brief car chase, and all five students have now confessed to the break-in.And an East Side man is facing several life-changing charges. 35-year-old Robert McMasters was arrested after a 12-year-old girl told hospital staff he had been abusing her for the past three years. Police say McMasters attempted to hide from authorities by abandoning his cell phone on a stranger's porch, but they were able to track his vehicle using local traffic cameras. He remains jailed this morning on a quarter-million-dollar bond.

Good morning.A major healthcare move is coming to Meadville. Meadville Medical Center has announced it will relocate the Mill Run Pharmacy to the former Rite-Aid building on Market Street. MMC says the move is necessary to handle a massive surge in volume, with the pharmacy now filling 12,000 prescriptions a month. The new, larger location will be more accessible to public transit and feature a second drive-thru window.In our schools, homeowners in the Crawford Central School District could be facing the largest tax hike in over 20 years. The board is reviewing a preliminary budget that includes a 6.3 percent tax increase. Administrators say the hike is needed to cover rising healthcare costs and to prepare for a property reassessment in Mercer County. If approved next month, the average homeowner would pay about 124 dollars more per year.In television news, Meadville native and world-class chef Matt Peters fell just short of the grand prize on last night's season finale of America’s Culinary Cup. While the 2002 Meadville High grad put up a fight, Maine-based chef Cara Stadler took home the one-million-dollar prize.  

Good morning.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a wanted man after a lengthy search on Tuesday. 36-year-old Timothy Ryan Irvine fled on foot from a home in Warsaw Township, sparking a nine-hour manhunt through thick brush. Irvine is 5-foot-6 with a slim build and dark hair. He was last seen shirtless in blue jeans and likely has cuts on his face and arms. Authorities say he is not considered armed or violent, but if you see him, do not engage. Call the Sheriff’s Office at 814-849-1617.In local education, taxpayers in the DuBois Area School District won't see an increase on their bills next year. Despite a 14 percent spike in healthcare costs and rising special education expenses, the district’s proposed 77-million-dollar budget for 2026-27 holds the line on taxes by utilizing reserve funds. The school board is expected to vote on the final plan tomorrow night.And a Brockway man is behind bars after allegedly stealing a truck in DuBois because he was "late for a wedding." City police arrested 34-year-old Alexander Foltz on Monday after he reportedly took a Chevy Silverado from a home on West DuBois Avenue while the owner was inside. Police used Ring camera footage to track Foltz to a backyard on Fairview Avenue. He now faces felony counts of theft and receiving stolen property.

radioNOVO News KY News Roundup for May 13, 2026

radioNOVO News PA News Roundup for May 13, 2026

RNN FRANKFORT 05/13/26          A HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LANDMARK HAS A NEW NAME AND A PERMANENT HOME WITH THE CITY OF FRANKFORT. THE BOURBON ON THE BANKS FESTIVAL PURCHASED THE FORMER FARMERS MARKET PAVILION ON MONDAY, IMMEDIATELY DONATING IT TO THE CITY FOR PUBLIC USE. NOW OFFICIALLY NAMED THE "BOURBON ON THE BANKS FESTIVAL PAVILION," THE STRUCTURE WILL CONTINUE TO HOST LOCAL EVENTS WHILE BEING INTEGRATED INTO THE CITY’S LONG-TERM RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PLAN.          JEFFERSON COUNTY TEACHERS HAVE VOTED TO EXTEND THEIR CONTRACT THROUGH 2028, OPTING FOR A ONE-TIME TWO-THOUSAND-DOLLAR STIPEND INSTEAD OF A COMPOUNDING RAISE. UNION LEADERS SAY THE DEAL PROVIDES J-C-P-S "BREATHING ROOM" TO ADDRESS A NEARLY ONE-HUNDRED-NINETY MILLION DOLLAR BUDGET DEFICIT. WHILE SIXTY PERCENT OF MEMBERS APPROVED THE PLAN, OTHERS EXPRESSED FRUSTRATION OVER THE LACK OF A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT AS LOCAL PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE.          FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING A ONE-HUNDRED-TEN MILLION DOLLAR LOAN JUST TO MAKE PAYROLL THIS SUMMER. INTERIM FINANCIAL OFFICIALS WARNED THE SCHOOL BOARD MONDAY THAT WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY FUNDING, THE DISTRICT CANNOT PAY STAFF IN JULY. DESPITE CUTTING OVER ONE-HUNDRED POSITIONS, THE PROPOSED SEVEN-HUNDRED-ELEVEN MILLION DOLLAR BUDGET WILL START THE FISCAL YEAR WITH A ZERO BALANCE AND ONLY THE BARE MINIMUM IN STATE-REQUIRED SAVINGS.

RNN STROUDSBURG 05/13/26          PROSECUTORS IN THE TRIAL OF 36-YEAR-OLD MICHAEL YARD WRAPPED UP TESTIMONY THIS WEEK IN MONROE COUNTY. MEDICAL EXPERTS TOLD JURORS YARD’S THREE-MONTH-OLD SON SUFFERED BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA AND SKULL INJURIES BEFORE HIS 2021 DEATH. DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ARGUED YARD CONSISTENTLY DENIED HARMING THE CHILD AND POINTED TO DIFFERING OPINIONS AMONG PATHOLOGISTS. JURORS ALSO HEARD FROM PARAMEDICS, INVESTIGATORS AND A NEIGHBOR WHO DESCRIBED FRANTIC EFFORTS TO REVIVE THE INFANT. YARD FACES HOMICIDE AND CHILD ENDANGERMENT CHARGES.  THE TRIAL CONTINUES THIS WEEK AS THE DEFENSE PREPARES TO ARGUE THAT THE INFANT’S DEATH WAS A TRAGIC CASE OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME.               POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR 25-YEAR-OLD KEVIN MADEA OF KUNKLETOWN, ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING STAFF AT LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL-POCONO IN EAST STROUDSBURG. INVESTIGATORS SAY MADEA BIT A SECURITY GUARD, SCRATCHED A DOCTOR AND THREATENED A NURSE DURING A VIOLENT OUTBURST IN APRIL. HE NOW FACES AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND OTHER CHARGES, AND A WARRANT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR HIS ARREST.

RNN LEWISTOWN 05/13/26          MIFFLIN COUNTY IS SET FOR A MAJOR SAFETY OVERHAUL ALONG THE ELECTRIC AVENUE AND SOUTH LOGAN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCED NEARLY 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS IN STATE GRANT FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT NEW BIKE LANES AND CONCRETE SIDEWALKS FROM ORT VALLEY ROAD TO DERRY PARK DRIVE.           COMMISSIONER NOAH WISE SAYS THE PROJECT IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR RESIDENT SAFETY, PROVIDING CLEARLY DEFINED SPACES FOR CYCLISTS AND STUDENTS WALKING TO SCHOOL. THE UPGRADES WILL ALSO INCLUDE A-D-A COMPLIANT RAMPS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND NEIGHBORHOODS.          JUNIATA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE BACKING A MAJOR EXPANSION AT THE CHRISTIAN RETREAT CENTER AHEAD OF ITS SUMMER CAMP SEASON. OFFICIALS VOTED TUESDAY TO SUPPORT THE CENTER'S APPLICATION FOR STATE TAX CREDITS TO FUND OVER FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS IN OUTDOOR UPGRADES. PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE A NEW PLAYGROUND, A FLOATING DOCK, AND AN ACCESS ROAD TO REDUCE CAMPUS TRAFFIC. DIRECTOR ZACH BASHORE SAYS SEVEN LOCAL BUSINESSES HAVE ALREADY PLEDGED SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT, WHICH IS SET TO BEGIN AS SUMMER PROGRAMS KICK OFF ON JUNE 15TH.

RNN JOHNSTOWN 05/13/26          CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS OF A FATAL PROPERTY DISPUTE TOOK CENTER STAGE TUESDAY AT THE SOMERSET COUNTY COURTHOUSE. PROSECUTORS ALLEGE SIXTY-NINE-YEAR-OLD GREGORY MOSTOLLER GUNNED DOWN CLIFTON JOHNSON IN A FIT OF ANGER OVER A CONTESTED LAND SALE, NOTING JOHNSON WAS STRUCK EIGHT TIMES—MOSTLY IN THE BACK. HOWEVER, MOSTOLLER’S DEFENSE TEAM ARGUES THE SHOOTING WAS AN ACT OF SELF-DEFENSE, CLAIMING JOHNSON LUNGED AT HIM WITH A DEADLY WRENCH. MOSTOLLER IS EXPECTED TO TESTIFY IN HIS OWN DEFENSE LATER THIS WEEK AS THE TRIAL CONTINUES BEFORE PRESIDENT JUDGE SCOTT BITTNER.           WESTMONT BOROUGH COUNCIL IS RECONSIDERING A PLAN TO SLASH FUNDING FOR CAMTRAN, FOLLOWING WARNINGS THAT THE MOVE COULD PERMANENTLY CRIPPLE LOCAL BUS SERVICE. COUNCIL ORIGINALLY VOTED TO CUT ITS LOCAL SHARE FROM 13-THOUSAND TO JUST FIVE-THOUSAND DOLLARS, WHICH OFFICIALS SAY WOULD TRIGGER A LOSS OF NEARLY SEVENTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN STATE MATCHING FUNDS. RESIDENTS URGED THE BOARD TUESDAY TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT BEFORE THE JUNE DEADLINE TO PROTECT THOSE WHO RELY ON BUSES FOR WORK AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. A FINAL VOTE IS EXPECTED NEXT MONTH AS A NEW STUDY BEGINS TO REVIEW THE FAIRNESS OF THE COUNTY'S DECADES-OLD FUNDING FORMULA

             THE PROPOSED, 1.7 BILLION DOLLAR DATA CENTER IN SOUTH ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY WITHDRAWN AFTER MONTHS OF PUBLIC OPPOSITION AND RECENT SETBACKS IN THE APPROVAL PROCESS.           SOUTH ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS SAY THE DEVELOPER, 1235 MARTINA DRIVE OWNER LLC—A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN INCH & CO. AND EASTERN LAND & RESOURCES—PULLED ITS REZONING REQUEST AHEAD OF A SCHEDULED VOTE TONIGHT.           THE 99-ACRE PROJECT WOULD HAVE INCLUDED FIVE LARGE BUILDINGS AND AN ESTIMATED 50 TO 100 JOBS, BUT DREW CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS OVER POWER AND WATER USAGE.           THE SOUTH ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION LAST WEEK VOTED UNANIMOUSLY AGAINST RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT.            THE LEBANON RESCUE MISSION RECEIVED WORD THIS WEEK THAT THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE THE RECIPIENT OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFT TO HELP WITH THEIR AGAPE SAFE HAVEN PROJECT.          AS RADIO NOVO NEWS HAS BEEN CHRONICLING, THE RESCUE MISSION IS BUILDING A MULTI-USE FACILITY ALONG BITNER BOULEVARD THAT WILL HOUSE SENIORS, VETERANS, AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.          EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUSAN BLOUCH TELLS US......... SHE RECEIVED A CALL THIS WEEK FROM CATHY BISHOP.......... LETTING HER KNOW THE BISHOP FOUNDATION IS PLEDGING ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE PROJECT:          {BLOUCH0513-B}-------- :15 SEC........... IN OUR 81 YEARS         BLOUCH SAYS MS. BISHOP WAS PARTICULARLY MOVED BY ONE ASPECT OF THE PROJECT:          {BLOUCH0513-C}------- :11 SEC.......... ALL THE DIFFERENCE          THE MILLION-DOLLAR GIFT OFFICIALLY PUSHES THE MISSION PAST THE HALFWAY MARK OF ITS 8.5-MILLION DOLLAR FUNDRAISING GOAL.  THEY'RE ACTUALLY SITTING AT 5.5-MILLION CURRENTLY.            ONCE COMPLETE, THE AGAPE SAFE HAVEN FACILITY WILL PROVIDE NOT JUST BEDS AND MEALS, BUT MEDICAL CARE AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP RESIDENTS TRANSITION BACK TO STABLE LIVES.          A Lebanon County man is facing charges for allegedly threatening state lawmakers.  Police say 42-year-old Adam Berryhill posted a hit list on social media of 20 members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, all of them Democrats.  Berryhill reportedly alluded to a "Memorial Day Operation."  He was taken into custody last week.  

RNN STATE COLLEGE 05/13/26          A 24-YEAR-OLD HOWARD MAN IS BEHIND BARS, ACCUSED OF MULTIPLE SEXUAL ASSAULTS INVOLVING A MINOR BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2024 AND NOVEMBER 2025.           STATE POLICE SAY JOSHUA SCOTT MCCLOSKEY FACES CHARGES INCLUDING INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE AND STATUTORY SEXUAL ASSAULT........... AFTER THE VICTIM REPORTED THREE SEPARATE INCIDENTS, DETAILED DURING A FORENSIC INTERVIEW. MCCLOSKEY IS BEING HELD IN CENTRE COUNTY PRISON ON $50,000 BAIL, WITH A PRELIMINARY HEARING SET FOR MAY 20.            A CENTRE COUNTY STUDENT IS IN THE RUNNING FOR A NATIONAL TITLE AFTER ADVANCING TO THE SEMI-FINALS OF AMERICA’S FAVORITE STUDENT COMPETITION. KIERAN LONG, A FOURTH GRADER AT MARION-WALKER ELEMENTARY, IS CURRENTLY IN THIRD PLACE AND COMPETING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $20,000, MEET BILL NYE, AND BE FEATURED IN READER’S DIGEST. VOTING IN THIS ROUND CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 14, WITH ONLINE VOTES ACCEPTED EVERY 24 HOURS.

RNN ALTOONA 05/13/26          DESIGN PLANS FOR A NEW 450 BED BLAIR COUNTY PRISON HAVE OFFICIALLY BEEN APPROVED. THE 150-THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT FACILITY IS SLATED FOR A SITE IN DUNCANSVILLE, FEATURING DEDICATED HOUSING FOR JUVENILES AND EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL AREAS. BOARD MEMBERS SAY THEY MANAGED TO SLASH 50-MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE INITIAL PROJECT ESTIMATE BY REMOVING A PROPOSED COURT BUILDING. WHILE THE PROJECT IS STILL CONTINGENT ON A FINAL LAND PURCHASE, AN 83-ACRE SITE OFF DUNNINGS HIGHWAY IN BLAIR TOWNSHIP, BEHIND THE FORMER INLOW’S DRIVE-IN IS BEING EYED UP BY THE COUNTY.  OFFICIALS HOPE TO BREAK GROUND EARLY NEXT YEAR ON THE MODERN REPLACEMENT FOR THE COUNTY'S 1860'S-ERA JAIL.           THE TYRONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS APPROVED A PROPOSED 2026-27 BUDGET WITH A 4.9 PERCENT PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.          MILLAGE RATES WILL VARY ACROSS THE DISTRICT’S THREE COUNTIES: IN BLAIR COUNTY, THE RATE RISES FROM 8.18 TO 8.27 MILLS; IN CENTRE COUNTY, FROM 31.16 TO 31.83 MILLS; AND IN HUNTINGDON COUNTY, FROM 54.39 TO 62.15 MILLS.          DISTRICT OFFICIALS SAY THE INCREASE HELPS ADDRESS A BUDGET DEFICIT OF ABOUT 740-THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE FINAL BUDGET VOTE IS SET FOR JUNE 9TH.

RNN SELINSGROVE 05/13/26          PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS INVOLVING A SUNBURY COUNCILMAN AFTER A RESIDENT CLAIMED HE CAME TO HER HOME IN RETALIATION FOR COMMENTS MADE AT A CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SUNBURY POLICE CHIEF BRAD SLACK SAYS THE CASE WAS TURNED OVER TO STATE POLICE AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY. THE RESIDENT ALSO FILED A CIVIL COMPLAINT, WHILE CITY OFFICIALS CONTINUE SEARCHING FOR AN ATTORNEY WILLING TO INVESTIGATE THE CLAIMS.          SELINSGROVE BOROUGH COUNCIL IS AGAIN DEBATING HYBRID WORK SCHEDULES FOR BOROUGH OFFICE STAFF. COUNCILMAN RICHARD MEASE SAYS EMPLOYEES SHOULD RETURN TO THE OFFICE FULL-TIME, ARGUING THE CURRENT SETUP CAUSES DELAYS AND STAFFING ISSUES. OTHER COUNCIL MEMBERS DEFENDED THE HYBRID SCHEDULE, SAYING STAFF REMAINS PRODUCTIVE AND RESIDENTS ARE STILL BEING SERVED. THE ISSUE IS EXPECTED TO RETURN FOR DISCUSSION AT NEXT MONTH’S MEETING.

RNN WILLIAMSPORT 05/13/26          WILLIAMSPORT CITY COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING CHANGES TO THE CITY’S JUVENILE CURFEW AS PART OF WHAT OFFICIALS CALL A “MULTI-PRONGED” APPROACH TO YOUTH CRIME. THE PROPOSAL WOULD MOVE THE CURFEW START TIME FROM 11 P.M. TO 9 P.M. AND POTENTIALLY INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. POLICE CHIEF JUSTIN OTTAVIANO SAYS THE CHANGE WOULD ADD “MORE TEETH” TO THE ORDINANCE. THE MEASURE COULD COME UP FOR A VOTE AT THURSDAY’S COUNCIL MEETING.          IT TOOK THREE STATE POLICE CRUISERS TO STOP A SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVER ON INTERSTATE 180 TUESDAY AFTERNOON. AUTHORITIES SAY THE UNIDENTIFIED MAN WAS DRIVING AT A DANGEROUSLY SLOW SPEED THROUGH LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP, FORCING OTHER MOTORISTS TO SWERVE AROUND HIM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TROOPERS EVENTUALLY BOXED THE PICKUP TRUCK IN AT THE MAYNARD STREET INTERCHANGE, WHERE THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY WITHOUT INCIDENT. POLICE SAY THEY FOUND OPEN BEER CANS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND CHARGES ARE CURRENTLY PENDING.

RNN BOWLING GREEN 05/13/26          CAVE CITY LEADERS ARE HITTING THE "PAUSE" BUTTON ON BIG TECH.          IN A FOUR-TO-ONE VOTE MONDAY, THE CITY COUNCIL THERE APPROVED A ONE-YEAR MORATORIUM ON ALL DATA CENTER APPLICATIONS. THE MOVE FOLLOWED A PACKED MEETING WHERE RESIDENTS ARGUED THE WATER-INTENSIVE FACILITIES WOULD RUIN THE TOWN'S RURAL IDENTITY NEAR MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK.          COUNCIL MEMBER LETICIA CLINE, WHO LED THE PUSH, SAYS THE CITY NEEDS MORE TIME TO CRAFT STRICTER CONTROLS. A FINAL VOTE TO MAKE THE MORATORIUM OFFICIAL IS SET FOR THURSDAY.          TWO BARREN COUNTY TEACHERS RECEIVED THE SURPRISE OF A LIFETIME TUESDAY AFTERNOON.          WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS TRAVELED TO LOCAL CLASSROOMS TO PRESENT THE 2026 DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR AWARDS TO NORTH JACKSON MUSIC TEACHER SHELBY BOGGS AND RED CROSS ELEMENTARY’S DEBRA HUGHES.          HUGHES, A 31-YEAR VETERAN, SAYS THE HONOR IS THE "EPITOME" OF HER CAREER. BOTH TEACHERS WERE SELECTED FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE IN THE CLASSROOM AND THEIR DEDICATION TO BUILDING A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING IN THEIR STUDENTS.

Good morning.The primary election results are trickling in this morning, but for many West Virginians, the biggest story remains the pain at the pump. State Treasurer Larry Pack is joining a growing chorus of leaders calling for an immediate suspension of the state’s 35.7-cent-per-gallon gas tax. Pack is urging Governor Patrick Morrisey to call a special session to address fuel prices, which have surged over 50 percent since the start of the Iran conflict. The move would align with President Trump’s proposal to temporarily lift the federal gas tax, potentially saving West Virginia drivers over 54 cents per gallon in combined taxes.On the legal front, Governor Morrisey is doubling down on his defense of religious vaccine exemptions. The Governor filed an amicus brief with the State Supreme Court this week, arguing that the Equal Protection for Religion Act must be followed, even if exemptions aren't explicitly written into the school vaccine code. This comes as the State Board of Education appeals a lower court ruling that forced schools to honor the Governor's executive order on religious liberty. Morrisey says parents should not have to choose between their faith and their child’s education.In Barbour County, a major investment in public safety is on the way. Congressman Riley Moore presented a check for over 1.6 million dollars yesterday for a new Ambulance Authority Station. Moore, who secured the funds through the House Appropriations Committee, says the new facility in Philippi will serve as a first-class emergency shelter and training hub for North Central West Virginia.Checking in on other news around the Mountain State:The WVDNR is updating dove hunting rules for the 2026 season. Starting this fall, hunters at the South Branch WMA will no longer need limited permits, while a new controlled hunt is being launched at Stonewall Jackson WMA to meet rising demand.WVU Medicine is highlighting a breakthrough for chronic pain patients. A 33-year-old Albright man, Nicholas Goodwin, reports he has "reclaimed his life" after doctors at the Center for Integrative Pain Management used a spinal cord stimulator to block his nerve pain without the use of medication.And Secretary of State Kris Warner reminds voters that while yesterday’s primary results are appearing online at GoVoteWV.com, they remain unofficial. County canvassing begins next Monday to audit precinct results and verify provisional ballots.Finally, a milestone for the record books—Marshall pitcher Kenyon Collins struck out 14 batters in a win over Butler yesterday. The performance broke a school record held by his grandfather, Rodney May, that had stood since 1969.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.

Good morning.In a massive financial rescue, Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that the state is providing an additional four billion dollars in aid to the city. The move officially closes a twelve-billion-dollar budget gap inherited by the current city administration. The state has now provided nearly eight billion dollars over two years, focusing on stabilizing the city's finances and funding universal childcare.In Albany, energy costs are the main focus as a final 268-billion-dollar state budget comes together. The deal reportedly includes a one-billion-dollar energy rebate aimed at providing immediate relief to New Yorkers facing some of the highest utility costs in the country. However, the plan also includes rollbacks to certain state climate goals, as the Governor admits previous emission targets were becoming unattainable and too expensive for residents to bear.In East Fishkill, Town Supervisor Nicholas D'Alessandro is moving to squash social media rumors about a massive AI data center. D'Alessandro says no formal application exists, and residents should be assured that the local power grid couldn't handle that kind of load anyway.On the health front, the State Health Department is issuing a warning as tick season kicks into high gear. With a warmer-than-average spring, officials are urging New Yorkers to stay on marked trails and perform daily tick checks to prevent the spread of Lyme disease.Checking in on other news around the state:Orange County has launched new battery safety guidelines, urging residents to call 911 if they notice any devices smoking or leaking.Kingston is starting a one-and-a-half-million-dollar project to make city sidewalks more accessible with 81 new ADA-compliant ramps.Greene County is introducing "Caroline's Carts" at local retailers to help caregivers and those with limited mobility run errands more easily.Peekskill is reviewing a proposal for a floating solar array on the Camp Field Reservoir.And in Somers, a 47-year-old man faces felony charges after State Police say he accidentally shot himself in the knee and lied about how it happened. A search of his home uncovered a cache of firearms and narcotics.Finally, in Hudson, Mayor Joseph Ferris is kicking off a series of community town halls this Monday at the Hudson Area Library to give residents a direct line to city leadership.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.

Good morning.In Wirt County, State Police are investigating a deadly weekend rollover crash. Investigators say 59-year-old Steve Boggs of Grantsville died Sunday afternoon after his vehicle went off Little Kanawha Parkway near Elizabeth and struck a pole. Boggs had to be cut from the wreckage and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.Across the river in Waterford, a wave of support is growing for a high school teacher accused of assault. During a packed school board meeting Monday night, students and parents defended Matt Warden, describing him as a compassionate mentor who genuinely cares for his students. Warden was arraigned Monday on charges of punching a student, but supporters claim the incident was a misunderstanding of a long-standing "joke" involving the teacher. The school board is awaiting the results of a police investigation before taking further action.And a new era for South Parkersburg Rowing is officially underway. Construction began this week on a new 50-foot boathouse to replace the team's aging shelter. Coaches say the new facility will be a game-changer for the program, featuring a workout center and locker rooms with enough space to grow the team from 30 athletes to over 100 by the time it opens this August.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.

Good morning.In Allegany, school district residents are preparing to head to the polls next Tuesday to vote on a nearly 30-million-dollar budget. The proposal includes a 2.39-percent tax levy increase. District officials say the plan focuses on sustaining current programs despite stagnant state aid and rising health insurance costs. One item on the horizon: the district will soon receive its first electric bus—a "test-run" as they navigate the state’s zero-emission mandate.In Hornell, the race for the Board of Education is heating up. Four candidates are vying for three open seats on the May 19th ballot. Incumbents Joe Liberto and Dr. Uzma Mehr are seeking re-election against former board president Jessica Talbot and newcomer Julie Conklin. Voters will also decide on a 49-million-dollar budget and a final deal to transfer ownership of Maple City Park from the city to the school district.And looking back at Olean history, today marks 75 years since a massive fire gutted the main retail block in Little Valley, destroying staples like Mero Brothers Hardware and McLouth’s Drug Store. It’s also the 50th anniversary of the Cattaraugus County Legislature authorizing Jamestown Community College to begin its extension program in Olean, which remains a fixture on North Union Street today.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.

Good morning.Governor Josh Shapiro is demanding a halt to what he calls "unacceptably high" utility rate hikes. In a letter to industry leaders, the Governor warned he will "forcefully" oppose future increases, noting that residential shut-offs have jumped 25% since 2022. Shapiro is now pushing for a new, market-based system to cap utility profits and keep energy costs manageable for families in the Commonwealth.In Erie, state police have broken up a major regional drug ring. 25-year-old Marcus Poston Jr. is in custody following a raid on West 32nd Street that uncovered large amounts of cash, fentanyl, and meth. Investigators say Poston was allegedly working with a network stretching as far as Chicago to flood the Erie area with narcotics.And with the May 19th primary just days away, a reminder for mail-in voters: don't forget the date. While current court rulings prevent counties from rejecting ballots over dating errors, election officials urge you to sign and date your return envelope anyway to avoid any potential legal challenges to your vote.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.

Good morning.In Meadville, testimony is expected to begin today in the trial of local attorney Kevin Burke. Following yesterday’s jury selection, the 57-year-old now faces thirteen charges, including rape and strangulation, stemming from an alleged assault at his law office last May. A visiting judge from Venango County is presiding over the case, which is expected to last four days in Crawford County Court.The Meadville Central Fire Department is celebrating another national honor this morning. The department has officially earned "Gold Helmet" status for its commitment to firefighter safety and cancer prevention. Chief Evan Kardosh says the recognition follows years of aggressive grants for better equipment and health monitoring, ensuring his crew returns home healthy at the end of every shift.And the new orange and white ambulances are officially on the road in Conneaut Lake. EmergyCare has fully assumed emergency operations for the area, replacing the former local ambulance service. Officials report the transition is already paying off, providing 24-hour advanced life support coverage that handled four emergency calls within its first two hours of operation.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.

Good morning.In Bradford County, the final suspect in a gruesome 2024 murder case has been sentenced to up to 40 years in prison. Ronda Parker received a 15-to-40-year term Monday for her role in the shooting death of Michael Pruitt. Prosecutors say while Parker didn't pull the trigger, she lured the victim to his death and watched it happen with "willful disregard." Her husband, Terry Parker, is already serving a life sentence for the killing.A tragic end to a search in Tioga County. State Police have recovered the body of 18-year-old Dalton Malmstrom in the Susquehanna River. The Nichols teen had been missing since Saturday morning, sparking a massive two-state search effort. Investigators say Malmstrom’s family reported he had not been acting like himself shortly before he disappeared.And a "living legend" in Corning is stepping down. Longtime Town Historian Ron Hodge is officially retiring at the age of 90. Hodge has spent decades documenting local history—from the 19th-century tobacco trade to the rise of Corning Inc. Resident Diane Neune is set to take over the post at the end of the month.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.

Good morning.A Ridgway man is behind bars this morning after allegedly throwing a woman down a flight of stairs. 25-year-old Daniel Jeffrey Baker faces first-degree felony assault charges following a domestic dispute on East Carrot Street that left the victim with a broken arm. Baker is currently being held in the Elk County Jail on ten-thousand-dollars bail.In DuBois, accountability is the theme at City Hall. Resident Shannon Gabriel is challenging the City Council over a police leader’s role amidst an ongoing civil conspiracy lawsuit. Gabriel also flagged concerns over city record-keeping, demanding more transparency regarding the costs of local infrastructure projects.And in Brockway, State Police are stepping in to manage traffic safety on Route 28. Borough officials say they are seeing an influx of heavy construction trucks failing to use the mandatory pull-off area at the top of the hill. Local police will also be out in force this week monitoring speeds to keep commuters safe.More news on our radioNOVO app, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News -- a service of Seven Mountains Media.

radioNOVO News PA News Roundup for May 12, 2026

radioNOVO News KY News Roundup for May 12, 2026

 FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A DECADE, LEBANON TRANSIT IS RAISING THE FARE TO RIDE THE BUS.            STARTING JULY 1ST, STANDARD CITY FARES WILL INCREASE TO $1.75, WHILE COUNTY AND COMMUTER ROUTES WILL SEE A 25-CENT JUMP IN PRICES.  SHARED RIDE AND PARATRANSIT PROGRAMS ARE ALSO SEEING ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON MILEAGE.           OFFICIALS SAY THE HIKE IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN SAFE AND RELIABLE SERVICE IN A SUSTAINABLE MANNER. TRANSFER FEES AND STUDENT OR SENIOR DISCOUNTS WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED. FOR A FULL LIST OF THE NEW RATES, VISIT LEBANON-TRANSIT-DOT-ORG.            AFTER A STRING OF VEHICLE BURGLARIES IN ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP LAST FRIDAY, WESTERN LEBANON COUNTY REGIONAL POLICE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP TO IDENTIFY A SUSPECT LINKED TO THE CRIMES.            SURVEILLANCE IMAGES SHOW A PERSON OF INTEREST WALKING NEAR PATTON AND SOUTH LANCASTER STREETS AROUND3:30 IN THE MORNING.  THE INDIVIDUAL WAS WEARING A DARK SWEATSHIRT WITH THE HOOD SCRUNCHED INWARD AND WHITE-SOLED SHOES. IF YOU HAVE DOORBELL OR VIDEO CAMERA FOOTAGE FROM THAT TIMEPERIOD, OR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THESE INCIDENTS, CONTACT THE WESTERN LEBANON COUNTY REGIONAL POLICE OR SUBMIT A TIP THROUGH THEIR CRIMEWATCH PAGE.  Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano is being nominated to become the next U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia.  Mastriano was announced Monday as President Donald Trump's nominee for Ambassador to the Slovak Republic.  Mastriano has represented Adams and Franklin Counties in the State Senate since 2019, and was the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor in 2022.  His nomination will be considered by the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which includes Pennsylvania Republican Dave McCormick.  A child drowned in a hotel pool in Lancaster County on Monday.  Officials said the drowning was reported at a Best Western on East Newport Road shortly after 6 p.m.  First responders said the child had been pulled from the water and was in cardiac arrest when they arrived at the scene.  An investigation is underway. 

RNN LEWISTOWN 05/12/26          STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A DRAMATIC CRASH IN PORT ROYAL LATE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, AFTER A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FAMILY DOLLAR STORE ON MARKET STREET JUST AFTER 5:30PM.  POLICE AND EMS RUSHED TO THE SCENE FOLLOWING REPORTS OF THE IMPACT. NO WORD YET ON THE EXTENT OF INJURIES OR THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING.            LEWISTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL IS LOOKING TO STANDARDIZE HOW IT HANDLES FEE WAIVERS FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS. DURING MONDAY'S MEETING, COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVED SEVERAL REDUCED RATES FOR UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING THE MIFFLIN COUNTY LIBRARY AND THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL YARD SALE. HOWEVER, COUNCILMAN SCOTT GUTSHALL STRESSED THE NEED FOR CONSISTENCY, LEADING THE BOARD TO REFER THE FACILITY USE POLICY TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR A FORMAL UPDATE.          BRIDGE MAINTENANCE CONTINUES TODAY ACROSS MIFFLIN COUNTY AS PENNDOT CREWS HANDLE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS. DRIVERS SHOULD EXPECT SINGLE-LANE CLOSURES ALONG U.S. ROUTE 322 AND FLAGGERS ON ROUTE 655 IN THE BIG VALLEY FOR CRACK SEALING OPERATIONS. THESE RESTRICTIONS REMAIN IN PLACE THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK, SO ALLOW FOR EXTRA TRAVEL TIME.

RNN SELINSGROVE 05/12/26          PORTIONS OF GEISINGER-BLOOMSBURG HOSPITAL REMAIN CLOSED TODAY AFTER A 370-THOUSAND-DOLLAR ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT LED TO SIGNIFICANT WATER DAMAGE. RECENT RAINSTORMS LEAKED INTO THE FACILITY, DISPLACING SOME STAFF MEMBERS TO OTHER LOCATIONS WHILE REPAIRS ARE UNDERWAY. HOSPITAL OFFICIALS SAY THE EMERGENCY ROOM REMAINS OPEN, AND LEADERSHIP IS WORKING TO MINIMIZE DISRUPTIONS TO PATIENT CARE WHILE CREWS RACE TO FIX THE INTERIOR DAMAGE AND FINISH THE NEW ROOF.            THE SOUTHERN COLUMBIA SCHOOL BOARD HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A NEW LOCAL BUSING PARTNERSHIP WITH M-S BOND AND FISHING CREEK TRANSPORTATION. THE MOVE ENDS THE DISTRICT'S CONTRACT WITH FULLINGTON SCHOOL BUS TWO YEARS EARLY FOLLOWING SAFETY CONCERNS AND COMMUNICATION ISSUES. THE BOARD PRESIDENT SAYS THE NEW LOCAL PROVIDERS WILL OPERATE DIRECTLY OUT OF THE DISTRICT'S BUS GARAGE TO ENSURE REAL-TIME OVERSIGHT. PARENTS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR EMAIL THIS SUMMER THAT UPDATES POTENTIAL ROUTE AND DRIVER CHANGES.          NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY CHIEF DEPUTY CURTIS COOKE PLANS TO RUN FOR SHERIFF NEXT YEAR.  COOKE ANNOUNCED HIS INTENTION TO RUN YESTERDAY.  RETIRING SHERIFF BOB WOLFE, WHO STEPS DOWN AT THE END OF MAY, HAS ALREADY NAMED COOKE AS HIS RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT TO SERVE OUT THE REMAINDER OF HIS TERM. 

RNN STROUDSBURG 05/12/26          A NEW YORK CITY WOMAN IS WANTED IN MONROE COUNTY AFTER POLICE SAY SHE LEFT TWO YOUNG CHILDREN ALONE AT THE WATER PARK AT GREAT WOLF LODGE DURING THE EVENING OF APRIL 12TH.  POCONO TOWNSHIP POLICE HAVE ISSUED AN ARREST WARRANT FOR 26-YEAR-OLD TYKEA PIGHTE FOR ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD.           INVESTIGATORS ALLEGE PIGHTE LEFT HER TWO CHILDREN, BOTH UNDER THE AGE OF TEN, UNSUPERVISED WHILE SHE STAYED IN A VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON HER WHEREABOUTS IS ASKED TO CALL POLICE.          STATE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A THREAT MADE TOWARD PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL ON MONDAY. AUTHORITIES SAY A THREATENING REMARK WAS DIRECTED AT THE SCHOOL BY AN INDIVIDUAL PASSING BY IN A VEHICLE. WHILE THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES, OFFICIALS WANT PARENTS TO KNOW THE BUILDING REMAINS SAFE AND SECURE. AN INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE WILL BE SEEN ON CAMPUS TODAY AS A PRECAUTION. STATE POLICE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE, BUT ARE SHARING FEW DETAILS AT THIS POINT.  

RNN FRANKFORT 05/12/26          FRANKFORT RESIDENTS MAY SOON SEE HIGHER UTILITY BILLS AS THE PLANT BOARD CONSIDERS RATE HIKES FOR BOTH ELECTRICITY AND CABLE TV. OFFICIALS SAY RISING WHOLESALE ENERGY COSTS AND EXPENSIVE CONTENT CONTRACTS ARE DRIVING THE PROPOSAL.           IF APPROVED, AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC BILLS WOULD JUMP BY ABOUT EIGHT DOLLARS IN JULY, WHILE CLASSIC CABLE PACKAGES COULD TOP ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY DOLLARS BY AUGUST. A PUBLIC HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR NEXT MONDAY AT 5 P.M. AT THE FLYNN AVENUE OFFICE. THOSE WISHING TO SPEAK MUST SIGN UP BY NOON THAT DAY.          A JUNIOR VARSITY GOLF COACH FOR THE W-E-B DUBOIS ACADEMY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HIS POSITION FOLLOWING HIS ARREST FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE AT CHEROKEE PARK. LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE IDENTIFIED 59-YEAR-OLD GREGORY MACK AFTER RECEIVING ANONYMOUS TIPS. COURT RECORDS ALLEGE MACK WAS SPOTTED ON TWO OCCASIONS PLEASURING HIMSELF IN PUBLIC VIEW—ONCE WHILE WAVING TO PASSERSBY AND ANOTHER TIME IN THE PRESENCE OF A FIVE-YEAR-OLD CHILD. J-C-P-S OFFICIALS CONFIRMED MACK IS NO LONGER ALLOWED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. MACK PLED NOT GUILTY AND IS SCHEDULED TO RETURN TO COURT ON MAY 29TH.

RNN ALTOONA 05/12/26          THE ALTOONA AREA SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR, FEATURING A THREE-PERCENT TAX INCREASE. THE 6 TO 3 VOTE COMES AS THE DISTRICT FACES A PROJECTED 5.8 MILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT, THOUGH BOARD PRESIDENT VAL MIGNOGNA HOPES A BOOST IN STATE FUNDING COULD EVENTUALLY TURN THAT SHORTFALL INTO A SURPLUS. HOMEOWNERS, ON AVERAGE, WILL SEE THEIR TAX BILL RISE BY ABOUT 15 TO 23 DOLLARS IF THE BUDGET IS APPROVED.            THE BOARD WILL TAKE A FINAL VOTE IN JUNE. MEANWHILE, THE DISTRICT IS ALSO MOVING FORWARD WITH A HALF-MILLION DOLLAR BOILER REPLACEMENT AT THE JUNIOR HIGH TO ENSURE RELIABLE HEAT INSIDE THE BUILDING.            IT WAS A "PAWS-ITIVE" DAY IN DUNCANSVILLE AS BLAIR COUNTY OFFICIALLY OPENED ITS FIRST FREE DOG PARK. NAMED "BEAU’S DOG PARK" IN MEMORY OF FOUNDER NICOLE FLANDERS’ LATE PET, THE FACILITY AT MEMORIAL PARK AIMS TO OFFER DOGS A SAFE SPACE TO PLAY WHILE RAISING AWARENESS FOR CANINE KIDNEY DISEASE. THE PROJECT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH LOCAL FUNDRAISERS AND AN EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT BY A HOLLIDAYSBURG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT. THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO A GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION THIS SUNDAY, MAY 17, FEATURING A DOG PARADE AND COSTUME CONTEST.

RNN WILLIAMSPORT 05/12/26          A HIGH-STAKES LEGAL BATTLE OVER THE FUTURE OF THE FORMER LYCOMING MALL COULD REACH A BREAKING POINT TOMORROW. LYCOMING COUNTY PRESIDENT JUDGE ERIC LINHARDT HAS ORDERED MUNCY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS TO APPEAR IN COURT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR A HEARING THAT COULD GREENLIGHT DEVELOPMENT AT THE SITE IMMEDIATELY.           THE JUDGE HAS COMMANDED OFFICIALS TO BRING ALL ORIGINAL PROPERTY PLANS AS DEVELOPERS PUSH FOR A PEREMPTORY JUDGMENT. THIS COMES AS THE TOWNSHIP FACES INTERNAL TURMOIL, WITH ITS LEAD ATTORNEY REPORTEDLY RESIGNING JUST WEEKS AGO DUE TO LEGAL STRATEGY DISAGREEMENTS.          LYCOMING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE PUSHING BACK AGAINST CLAIMS THAT A NEWLY ANNOUNCED CONCERT AT BRANDON PARK IS A "POOR SUBSTITUTE" FOR WILLIAMSPORT’S CANCELED FIREWORKS. COMMISSIONER MARK MUSSINA SAYS THE JUNE 27TH PERFORMANCE—FEATURING THE REPASZ BAND AND WILLIAMSPORT POPS—HAS BEEN IN THE WORKS SINCE LAST YEAR TO CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY. THE EVENT WILL NOW ANCHOR THE CITY’S "HOMEMADE DAYS" CELEBRATION, SHOWCASING LOCAL TALENT AND THE REVITALIZED PARK BANDSHELL.

RNN STATE COLLEGE............LEBEAU..........05/12/26          THE STATE COLLEGE SPIKES ARE OFFICIALLY STAYING PUT—AT LEAST FOR NOW. DESPITE A HEATED LEGAL BATTLE WITH PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, BOTH SIDES HAVE FILED A JOINT AGREEMENT ENSURING THE SPIKES WILL PLAY THEIR 2026 SEASON AT MEDLAR FIELD. THE UNIVERSITY HAD PREVIOUSLY SOUGHT TO EVICT THE TEAM OVER A LEASE RENEWAL DISPUTE AND NEARLY ONE-POINT-SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS IN ALLEGED UNPAID RENT. WHILE THE LAWSUIT IS CURRENTLY ON PAUSE FOR FORMAL MEDIATION IN JUNE, FANS CAN EXPECT THE HOME OPENER TO PROCEED AS PLANNED ON JUNE 5TH. THE LONG-TERM FUTURE OF THE FRANCHISE BEYOND THIS YEAR REMAINS TIED TO THE OUTCOME OF THOSE NEGOTIATIONS.          IN THE RECENT ELECTION FOR PENN STATE'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ALUMNI ELECTED JAY PATERNO, KAREN KELLEAND, AND JOSEPH DERENZO.  INCUMBENT ALI KRIEGER LOST HER SEAT ON THE BOARD, AFTER FINISHING LAST IN THE FOUR WAY RACE FOR THREE SEATS.  OF 767,909 ELIGIBLE ALUMNI, JUST OVER 17-THOUSAND CAST BALLOTS............ OR ROUGHLY 2-AND-A- QUARTER PERCENT.  JAY PATERNO LED ALL VOTE-GETTERS WITH 12,056 VOTES.