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Pennsylvania
Mercury spill prompts hazmat situation in Marcus Hook, Delaware County
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 12:35AM
MARCUS HOOK, Pa. (WPVI) — Residents in Delaware County are being asked to avoid a neighborhood in Marcus Hook after a mercury spill.
The Delaware County Health Department says the spill happened at a vacant home on the 1000 block of Yates Avenue.
Emergency response and environmental assessment teams were on the scene scene evaluating the situation
As a precaution, residents are being asked to avoid the immediate area.
It’s still unclear what caused the spill.
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Pennsylvania
Recently rescued Ragdoll cats available for adoption from Pennsylvania SPCA
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Recently rescued Ragdoll cats are now available for adoption from the Pennsylvania SPCA.
Agents were able to save 78 cats and kittens from a home in Lancaster County last week.
“Lots of adults are ready to find homes of their own. While they are still nervous and adjusting to their new surroundings, we know that with patient, understanding adopters, they will gain confidence and blossom into wonderful kitties,” PSPCA said in a social media post.
The shelter says many have not yet been spayed or neutered due to the large number of cats rescued, so keep that in mind if traveling in hopes of adopting.
Animal enforcement executed a search warrant on the home in the 300 block of Spencer Avenue last Tuesday after receiving a tip. They say the animals were living in deplorable and unsanitary conditions, according to officials.
“Some were frightened. Some were sick. All were living in conditions no animal should ever have to endure,” PSPCA said in a social media post.
Investigators say they also found feces and trash throughout the home, where the cats were free-roaming inside.
“The air was harsh, but officers spent hours working through those physically demanding conditions to ensure every animal could be found and brought to safety,” the post said.
Many of the adult cats will be available for adoption at the SPCA’s headquarters in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia as of Monday.
The rescued kittens are still too young to be adopted.
Adoptions are first-come, first-served, PSPCA says.
You can review the adoption process and fees on the PSPCA website.
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Pennsylvania
Thousands without power after strong storms hit Central Pennsylvania
(WHTM) – Thousands of residents across Central Pennsylvania are without power after strong storms hit the area on Sunday night.
According to PPL, nearly 1,000 customers in Dauphin County are without power, with a majority of customers affected being in Middle Paxton Township. PPL estimates those customers will have power back by 7 p.m. on Monday.
In Perry County, nearly 800 customers have been affected, with most outages in Carroll Township, Northeast Madison Township, Rye Township, and Saville Township.
New Valley Road in Marysville saw trees and wires down in the roadway.
Cumberland County has more than 1,900 customers without power. Carlisle Borough and Middlesex Township saw the most outages in the county.
Hundreds of First Energy Customers in York County are also in the dark. A majority of the outages are in Chanceford Township and Shrewsbury Township.
Pennsylvania
Jeral R. Johnson, Grove City, PA
GROVE CITY, Pa. (MyValleyTributes) – Jeral R. Johnson, age 88, formerly of E. Prospect Street in Girard, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Jeral was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jeral and Elizabeth Hulick Johnson and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1954 graduate of McDonald High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a sonar man, attaining the rank of petty officer.
Following his military service, Jeral worked as a crane operator at U.S. Steel for 27 years. He also dedicated 40 years of service to the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier.
Jeral was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard and the Elks Lodge 37 in Columbus. In his younger years, he was an avid bowler who participated in numerous leagues and achieved the rare accomplishment of bowling a perfect 300 game. He also enjoyed golfing and visiting casinos. Above all, Jeral cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Jeral leaves to cherish his memory his two daughters, Karen (Todd) Scarbrough, with whom he made his home and Janeen (Robert) Pasho of Marshallville; two grandsons, Ryan Pasho (fiancée, Ella Pumneo) of Rittman and Derek Pasho of Marshallville; two brothers, Robert Johnson of Greensburg, Pennsylvania and Thomas (Lindsay) Johnson of Big Bear, California; his sister, Bonnie (Rick) Sanchez of Akron; and many extended family members.
His wife of 53 years, the former Patricia J. Kozyro, whom he married April 24, 1965, died on June 21, 2018.
In addition to his wife and parents, Jeral was preceded in death by a sister, Judith Johnson; and a sister-in-law, Debra Johnson.
Family and friends may call from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 222 S. State St., Girard. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home and continue with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., at St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., Girard.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where Jeral will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife.
In lieu of flowers, Jeral’s family suggests memorial contributions be made to Elks Lodge 37, 2140 Sonora Drive, Grove City, OH 43123, St. Rose Church, or to a local veterans organization of the donor’s choosing.
A television tribute will air Monday, June 15, at the following approximate times: 6:47 a.m. on WYTV, 9:43 a.m. on WKBN, 10:58 a.m. on FOX and 8:12 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.
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