More snow on the way; a couple witness a dramatic rescue; more: Hello, Pennsylvania
What you need to know for Monday, February 1, 2021.
Time
High: 34; Low: 32. Snow.
Photo of the day
Snow falls in central Pennsylvania on the first day of a multi-day snowstorm. Photo by Vicki Vellios Briner, special for PennLiveVicki Vellios Briner | Special at PennLive
Today’s speakers
More snow on the way: Do you think it’s safe to go shoveling the driveway? Not yet. The worst snow is yet to come, according to the National Weather Service. Read more.
Dramatic rescue: A couple from Lewistown shared the fear they felt when they saw police trying to stop a vehicle, unaware it would save the life of an infant. Read more.
Familiar themes: Governor Tom Wolf will deliver his annual budget speech on Tuesday. An unanswered question: will he propose an increase in sales tax or state income tax? Read more.
groundhog day
How to watch: There won’t be a big Phil fan crowd at Punxsutawney this year, but you can still watch the action at Gobbler’s Knob tomorrow morning if you get up early enough. Read more.
- See also: Why does an animal predict our time?
Do marmots choke wood? : Not really. They rather like to bury themselves in the earth. Want to find out more interesting facts about groundhogs? Read more.
Sports
Class additions: Penn State is set to add to its Class of 2021 with National Signing Day on Wednesday. Read more.
Why John Cheney was loved: The former Temple coach and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee died Friday at 89. There is no one like him now and, really, there never has been, said Dave Jones of PennLive. Read more.
In short
Prison guards accused of concealing beatings | Cafe Frésco obtains funds after giving “the finger of the wolf” | Commissioner’s wife addresses photos at U.S. Capitol during riot | Biden’s health adviser warns of variants and future blockages | Former Acting PA of Trump’s Impeachment Defense Team | York County firefighter dies in the line of duty | Penn State Black Caucus Calls for Investigation of Zoom Calls |