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PA State Police Car Catches Fire On Route 80
The blaze happened on Route 80 near mile marker 272.1, said White Haven Fire Company. Troopers brought the flames under control by the time firefighters arrived, and a hose was used to soak down the engine compartment, authorities said. No one was injured, the fire company added. Daily Voice has...
Pennsylvania Establishes Specialized Office for Dementia Care Coordination
Pennsylvania is set to establish a dedicated office within the Department of Aging to lead initiatives and coordinate care for approximately 300,000 residents suffering from dementia and related disorders. Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed a state budget that includes funding for this new Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Related Disorders (ADRD) office. The establishment of the office follows bipartisan support in the state legislature, with additional funds allocated for research on Alzheimer’s and other neurological conditions.
Video shows Sen. John Fetterman in aftermath of I-70 crash in Maryland
Video from U.S. Sen. John Fetterman's crash in Maryland last month has been obtained by Pittsburgh's Action News 4. At our request, Maryland State Police provided the bodycam video that shows the Pennsylvania senator and his wife, Gisele, in the aftermath of the crash on Interstate 70 in Hancock. Watch...
Want to be a PA corrections officer? The DOC is hiring
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – If you want to be a corrections officer in Pennsylvania, the Department of Corrections is hiring for positions in Clearfield, Somerset, and Huntingdon counties. For interested applicants, the DOC is hosting a job fair on July 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quehanna Boot Camp, located at 4395 […]
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery
Annapolis, MD - Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31. The 2024 bear hunt...
$47.9 Billion Budget Boost: Pennsylvania’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Quadruples to $20 Million, Aiding Downtown Pittsburgh Revitalization Efforts
The new $47.9 billion state budget for Pennsylvania includes an increase in the Historic Preservation Tax Credit to $20 million, offering hope for downtown Pittsburgh projects despite concerns about insufficient funding and unaddressed proposals to extend revitalization programs, with interest from developers and calls for further improvements in the credit allocation system. New State Budget […]
Altoona man charged for leaving girlfriend’s children in locked car, police report
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two undressed children in a locked car at a grocery store led to charges being filed against their mother’s boyfriend, police reported. Justin Michael Davis, 22, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after police were called to Giant Eagle in Altoona Saturday, July 6. Logan Township police reported […]
DA: Over $177K in drugs seized from Johnstown home, two arrested
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Johnstown residents were busted after task force officers seized $177K in drugs during a search. On July 12, Tauras Smith, 41, and Malik Davis, 35, were taken into custody after police executed a search warrant on the 100 block of Stone Street, according to Cambria County District Attorney Greg […]
CLA’s 26th annual Car and Motorcycle Show to be held at courthouse on Aug. 18
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Local Man Accused of Harassing Individuals in Punxsutawney Due in Court Friday
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — A local man who is facing harassment charges following a dispute in Punxsutawney Borough is due in court on Friday. Court documents say a preliminary hearing is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 19, for 31-year-old David Edward Pierce Jr., of Johnsonburg, in front of District Judge Jacqueline Mizerock.
Cumberland Woman Faces Multiple Charges
Forty-one-year-old Jennifer Masi of Cumberland is facing multiple charges. Lincoln police responded to the intersection of Commerce Street and Blackstone Valley Way late Sunday night where they found an abandoned and badly damaged SUV along with a downed utility pole which caused a power outage in the area. Masi was...
Hopewell Valley Regional school board accepting applications for open seat
Lydia Liu’s resignation leaves an open a seat on the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education. Superintendent Rosetta Treece announced the news of Liu’s resignation at the school board meeting on July 15. Liu, who moved out of the community, represented Hopewell Township on the board and won her seat in November 2022.
State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents
Tuition for in-state students at Pennsylvania’s 10 state universities will remain unchanged for the coming academic year following a vote Wednesday by the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. The vote to keep tuition frozen for the seventh consecutive year follows the passage of the state budget last week with a 6% […] The post State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Senator Ward announces Frankstown Twp. Sewer Project
HARRISBURG (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announces a $5.8 million fund toward a sewer main project in Frankstown Twp. The project will replace nearly 25,000 feet of sewer systems with new pipes and manhole covers. The state will provide the funds through a low interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority […]
Changes for hunting with mentored youth, why trees are falling into streams across Pa.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s board of commissioners made a good decision on Friday when it changed the rules for its mentored youth program. The board approved having mentors to be able to hunt with more than just one youth. The change will be helpful to those who have multiple...
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