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Farmer Support Could Lead Pennsylvania to Lift Its Near-Total Ban on Sunday Hunting
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for our north-central Pa. newsletter, Talk of the Town, at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s near-total ban on Sunday hunting has long had the support of farmers and outdoor groups, but crop-hungry deer and swing district lawmakers could tip the state toward lifting restrictions. The debate over hunting on Sundays isn’t new in Harrisburg, but this year something changed: The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau dropped its longstanding opposition to the practice, potentially clearing the way for a shift. Farmers like...
Pa. school scrutinized over bathroom surveillance windows | Today in Pa.
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Centre County ‘Day of Caring’ gives new experiences, impacts community
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Centre County United Way’s 30th anniversary brought with it volunteers helping to make a difference across the area, doing everything from cleaning trails to paving driveways. The Day of Caring is a way for United Way to serve the community. According to their website, they impacted over 50,000 residents in […]
Upper Adams considers school security; speech services
Upper Adams School Board is considering a three-year proposal from G-Force Security Solutions to provide a full-time armed school security officer. The proposal comes as the result of a new state law requiring all Pennsylvania school districts to have at least one full-time security personnel, starting this school year. G-Force...
Is Brighton Rehab closing? Neighboring facility says it was asked about taking patients
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy. Several facility leaders tell KDKA Investigates they're fearful more closures are on the horizon. Multiple people contacted KDKA-TV about Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center, saying they fear for the future of the facility. Leaders at multiple neighboring facilities say they were contacted this week asking if they had open beds to take some of the patients who live there.It's a tough situation that Kristen Oeder, who runs Rochester Manor and Villa, says everyone should hear about."Fear, impending doom. This is a lot of folks in our county that are...
CBICC to Unveil Centre County Economic Development Strategic Plan
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The Chamber of Business and Industry Centre County is set to unveil and launch the Centre County Economic Development Strategic Plan on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. Since June 2023, CBICC has worked with local leaders and businesses to develop a strategic plan centered on the future of the region’s economy. The event launching the plan will feature speakers Greg Scott, CBICC president and CEO, Neeli Bendapudi, Penn State University president, Mark Higgins, commissioner chair, Ben Kirshner, chief transformation and opportunity...
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board returns more than $2.3 million in licensing fees
HARRISBURG ― Somerset County will receive $2,700 of the more than $2.3 million in licensing fees the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will return to 1,365 municipalities in which licensees are located. Twice a year, as required by law, the PLCB returns liquor license fees paid by PLCB-approved licensees to the municipalities that are...
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
Pa. township supervisors can now vote themselves up to a 7% pay raise
Pennsylvania’s township supervisors can vote themselves a pay raise over the next five years under a bill signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday. The measure allows the salary of elected officials in the state’s nearly 1,500 second-class townships to rise for the first time since 1995 by nearly 7% next year.
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