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Watch: Vance courts voters at campaign stop in Pennsylvania
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump’s vice presidential nominee, is slated to deliver remarks in New Kensington, Pa., Thursday morning. The campaign rally comes a day after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) — Vice President Harris’s running mate — agreed to a debate against Vance on Oct. 1 to be hosted by CBS News. While Vance has not accepted the terms yet, the Ohio senator said he would like to debate him “more than once.”
Boosting CTE education and the trades still a legislative priority
(The Center Square) — As schoolchildren across Pennsylvania prepare to return to the classroom, House Republicans are emphasizing the importance of career and technical education. As they argued during a GOP Policy Committee hearing Tuesday in Bucks County, to get young students ready for the future, more money and support needs to flow to careers […]
$213 Million Powerball Jackpot Winning Ticket Sold in Allegheny County
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a Powerball ticket worth $213.8 million for the drawing on Monday, August 12. The winning ticket, purchased at AJ’s…
C&N Recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley for Achieving CCXP Certification
C&N recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley, who has successfully earned the Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) certification. C&N, the region’s leading financial services company, recognizes Katelyn K. Ackley, AVP/Customer Experience Coordinator, who has successfully earned the Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) certification. Administered by the Customer Experience Professionals Association™, a...
🏆 Vote: Which YAIAA school mascot is No. 1 in the league?
It's a proven method of picking a winner (we are only being slightly sarcastic). When two teams go head-to-head, so do their mascots. And there are many people that make picks based off that matchup (NCAA tourney bracket, anyone??) Who wins when a Panther takes on a Lion? A Squire and a...
Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban
More school districts nationwide are banning cell phones – even some states are passing rules restricting smartphone use in classes. This summer, Pennsylvania passed a bill to pilot cell phone bans in schools and New Jersey and Delaware are also experimenting with more restrictive rules. But do cell-free classrooms improve learning, attention and mental health? Are there downsides to confiscating student devices?
Pa. Supreme Court sets Oct. 8 argument on claim that life without parole for felony murder is cruel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in an appeal that could bring hope for freedom to more than 1,000 people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for murders they didn’t commit. The court in February agreed to consider the case of Derek Lee, who is serving life in […]
‘Pa. still requires annual safety inspections,’ PennDOT responds to legislation
PENNSYVLANIA (WTAJ) — After conversations of Pennsylvania introducing legislation that could end yearly inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has made a statement. The bill mentioned was introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (Lackawanna and Luzerne) in Aug. 2023. The legislation calls for the modernization of vehicle inspections in Pennsylvania by removing the yearly inspection […]
Pennsylvania to invest over $9.9 million to protect farmer’s land
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania is investing over $9.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,654 acres on 30 farms in 14 counties, protecting them from any future residential or commercial development, the Shapiro Administration announced. The Shapiro Administration says these purchases will ensure that local farmers across the state will have the necessary quality land to […]
Pittston woman participates in ‘Supermarket Spree’
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Luzerne County woman went on the grocery run of a lifetime this morning; scoring carts filled with free food! It’s all thanks to the WBRE 28 and WYOU 22 Weis Markets Supermarket Spree. Amanda Myrkalo of Pittston is the “Supermarket Spree” winner who dashed down the aisles […]
Major figure in 'Kids for Cash' scandal pleads guilty to evading taxes on legal fees
SCRANTON, Pa. — A prominent figure in the Luzerne County “Kids-for-Cash” scandal was in federal court Wednesday to plead guilty to tax evasion. Robert Powell was disbarred nearly a decade ago for his role in the judicial scandal but he still collected fees owed to his former law firm. In court Wednesday, he admitted he did not pay federal taxes on those fees.
Latest WCAA Gallery exhibit highlights the elements
The Wayne County Arts Alliance Gallery announces a new member’s exhibition with the opening of “ELEMENTS: Earth, Air, Fire, Water” on view from August 15 through October 6. An artist’s reception will be held Friday, August 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. Artist’s submissions are based...
The Wright Medicine: Overdose Awareness Day shines light on substance use disorder
Most of us know someone who has struggled with substance use disorder. For too many people, it’s a battle that ends in tragedy. Clearly, we need every possible resource we can muster to fight this ever-evolving public health crisis that affects our communities, and awareness campaigns like International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) play a prominent role.
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