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Pennsylvania Game Commission: Springtime Alert: Please leave young wildlife alone

LoriLee WGOLV

5/31/23, 6:00 PM

Pennsylvania Game Commission: Springtime Alert: Please leave young wildlife alone

The Pennsylvania Game Commission warns that if you encounter wildlife, please leave them alone. During this time of year, Penn’s Woods is...

Bear that attacked and injured two children in Luzerne County, captured and euthanized

LoriLee WGOLV

5/27/23, 6:00 PM

Bear that attacked and injured two children in Luzerne County, captured and euthanized

According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the bear that attacked and injured two children in Luzerne County this week has been...

Stay Safe In, On, and Near Open Water this Memorial Day Weekend

LoriLee WGOLV

5/27/23, 2:00 PM

Stay Safe In, On, and Near Open Water this Memorial Day Weekend

Historically, this is one of the riskiest times of the year for boating and water-related activities and many fatalities occur. Please...

Allentown's newly renovated Valania Park is officially open

LoriLee WGOLV

5/26/23, 1:00 PM

Allentown's newly renovated Valania Park is officially open

The City of Allentown celebrated the official ribbon cutting yesterday of Valania Park after breaking ground on the $1.8 million...

Opening Day for the Hellertown Pool is June 10, 2023

LoriLee WGOLV

5/24/23, 8:00 PM

Opening Day for the Hellertown Pool is June 10, 2023

The Hellertown Pool is scheduled to open on June 10,2023. Hellertown Pool

Dekay's brownsnake common in Pennsylvania

LoriLee WGOLV

5/24/23, 3:00 PM

Dekay's brownsnake common in Pennsylvania

Have you ever seen the Dekay's brownsnake? This small snake might be responsible for a few startles in backyards or gardens! It's common...

Come across a newborn fawn?

LoriLee WGOLV

5/23/23, 7:00 PM

Come across a newborn fawn?

It's that time of year when deer are having newborn fawns and you may find them in the strangest places. As early as April, but most...

Eastern Gray Treefrogs can be heard in spring and early summer

LoriLee WGOLV

5/19/23, 3:00 PM

Eastern Gray Treefrogs can be heard in spring and early summer

Have you ever heard the sound of Eastern Gray Treefrogs? They are 1-2 inches long, found across most of Pennsylvania, and absolutely...

Spring Migration Hawkwatch officially ends: 1,189 raptors counted this season

LoriLee WGOLV

5/17/23, 2:00 PM

Spring Migration Hawkwatch officially ends: 1,189 raptors counted this season

The Spring Migration Hawkwatch officially ended this week, with a red-tailed hawk as the last bird counted! A total of 1,189 raptors were...

Enormous alligator spotted swimming in ocean off popular tourist hot spot

LoriLee WGOLV

5/12/23, 7:00 PM

Enormous alligator spotted swimming in ocean off popular tourist hot spot

A tourist spotted an enormous alligator swimming in the ocean off an Alabama island over the weekend. “It’s not every day something like...

Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day

LoriLee WGOLV

5/31/23, 1:08 AM

Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day

The DEP declared Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulate Matter for Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Multiple Areas of...

Nockamixon State Park Pool is open!

LoriLee WGOLV

5/27/23, 5:29 PM

Nockamixon State Park Pool is open!

The pool at Nockamixon State Park is now open. and is open for Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 - May 29th! The summer season opens June 10...

Easton Twilight Criterium Kicks off Memorial Day Weekend

LoriLee WGOLV

5/27/23, 12:00 PM

Easton Twilight Criterium Kicks off Memorial Day Weekend

Easton Twilight Criterium Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend May 27 to bring thousands to Centre Square for fast-paced, action-packed racing...

June programs at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

LoriLee WGOLV

5/25/23, 8:00 PM

June programs at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

The following is a list of upcoming programs for June at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. There is also a free day camp for...

The first Fish-for-Free Day in PA for 2023 is this Sunday

LoriLee WGOLV

5/24/23, 5:00 PM

The first Fish-for-Free Day in PA for 2023 is this Sunday

The first Fish-for-Free Day in Pennsylvania for 2023 will be this Sunday, May 28. Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone to legally fish on...

PA Game Commission: two children suffered injuries due to being  attacked by a bear in Luzerne Cty.

LoriLee WGOLV

5/24/23, 12:15 AM

PA Game Commission: two children suffered injuries due to being attacked by a bear in Luzerne Cty.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is investigating a bear attack that resulted in non-life threatening injuries to two children Monday in...

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat commission announce paddling and boating courses

LoriLee WGOLV

5/19/23, 5:00 PM

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat commission announce paddling and boating courses

The summer boating season is just around the corner! Make sure you, your family/friends are ready to get out on the water by taking...

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approve fishing license fee increase

LoriLee WGOLV

5/18/23, 2:00 PM

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission approve fishing license fee increase

​HARRISBURG, Pa. During a special meeting Wednesday,, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Board of Commissioners gave final...

Introduction to fly fishing class to be held at Nockamixon State Park

LoriLee WGOLV

5/15/23, 2:00 PM

Introduction to fly fishing class to be held at Nockamixon State Park

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will hold an Introduction to Fly Fishing class at Nockamixon State Park on Saturday, May 20 -...

Wheelie competition taking place  in Easton

LoriLee WGOLV

5/11/23, 8:00 PM

Wheelie competition taking place in Easton

A Wheelie competition is taking place on Saturday, May 27th at Centre Square and Northampton Street in Easton, PA. It's a Free event -...

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