Fatal Rattlesnake Bite, Spiders Invade School, 36 Nursing Home Sued: July On Patch

By KARA SEYMOUR (Patch Staff)

Here’s a look at the top 10 most-read stories in July on Patch sites in Pennsylvania:

1. Camper Dies From Rattlesnake Bite In Pennsylvania: Reports

Russell Davis, 39, died from a rattlesnake bite he got while sitting around a campfire Saturday in western Pennsylvania, reports say.

2. Some Pennsylvania Walmart Stores No Longer Open 24 Hours

Walmart is making the change after reviewing the patterns of shoppers on a store-by-store basis, according to Bloomberg.

3. Legal Action Filed Against National Nursing Home Chain

Authorities in Pennsylvania have filed legal action against a nursing home company with 36 locations statewide for failing to provide basic services to “elderly and vulnerable” residents, the Pennsylvania Attorney General announced Wednesday.

4. Venomous Spider Invasion Closes Elementary School In Pennsylvania

A venomous spider invasion has reportedly forced the closure of a Pennsylvania elementary school.

5. 31-Pound ‘River Monster’ Hauled From Schuylkill River

A 31-pound flathead catfish was caught in the Schuylkill River between Valley Forge and Phoenixville.

6. Another Massive ‘River Monster’ Caught In Schuylkill River

Another massive ”river monster” has been pulled from the Schuylkill River, and this one might even be bigger than the first.

7. ‘Dangerously’ Invasive Fly Sweeps Across Montgomery County

A dangerously invasive fly is sweeping across much of Pennsylvania, the state Department of Agriculture warns.

8. $153 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Pennsylvania

The million Mega Millions ticket was sold in Northumberland County at Penn 80/Flying J Travel Plaza, 1460 N. Ridge Road, Milton.

9. Body Of Missing Lansdale Teen Found In North Wildwood

The 16-year-old was a Lansdale resident who was reported missing after struggling in the current on June 30.

10. Horror At The Campfire: Pennsylvania Rattlesnake Claims First Victim In Decades

A 39-year-old man died after a rattlesnake bit him in Elk County. The situation is very rare, experts say.

(Photo: Penn State)