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Lead from ammunition poisons bald eagles
Reports of bald eagles dying from lead ammunition poisoning continue as populations of the formerly endangered bird soar. Bald eagle exposure to the pesticide DDT caused potential extinction a half-century ago. And while the birds are no longer endangered and populations are still increasing, researchers say lead poisoning is taking a chunk of some of that growth — almost 4% to 5% annually.
Former Steelers WR Found Dead at 40
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40, according to multiple media reports. Jones was found on Sunday after dying in his sleep, according to Aaron Wilson of KRPC Houston. Jones spent one season with the Steelers, his final yeah in the NFL in...
Greenwood track and field athlete to run at a collegiate level
Braden Barrick, a recent graduate of Newport, ran track for Greenwood throughout his high school career. Barrick was a part of this year’s successful team with multiple athletes competing in states. Now, Barrick will attend Juniata College and plans to run track and cross country. If you purchase a...
Jefferson County Fair Begins Today
BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) — The Jefferson County Fair begins today, July 14, and runs until Saturday, July 20, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Brookville. Opening ceremonies will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday with the Relay for Life BINGO following. Sunday’s events also include garden tractor pulls and...
Brookville Man Accused of Stealing Wallet Left Behind on Cart at Clarion Walmart
MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Brookville man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a wallet that was left behind on a shopping cart at Walmart in Clarion. Court documents indicate Clarion-based State Police filed criminal charges against 72-year-old William C. Harris, of Brookville, in District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller’s office on July 8.
Update: Heat advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:08 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Southern Centre, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to...
Penn State Demolishes Barn Near Research Center
Penn State recently removed one of the old barns it owns in Ferguson Township, citing severe storm damage as the reason for its demolition. Barn 103, which is known to Centre County locals as the Melvin Peters barn, was located on Route 45 near the Ag Progress Days site. Work to remove the barn began on July 1.
Another stretch of 90s on the way
Hot and humid for Sunday with with highs in the low to mid 90s. showers and thunderstorms will become more likely late Sunday evening with better chance come Mondays. The 90s are with us into the middle of the week! The heat and humidity will peak for Monday and tuesday with highs in the 90s […]
Trump assassination attempt: See our special digital Norwich Bulletin newspaper edition
Coverage of the shooting at former President Trump's rally in Pennsylvania was limited in Sunday's printed edition due to our deadlines. We have updated and expanded the Nation & World Extra section in your Sunday eNewspaper with special coverage of the shooting – you can see eight full pages of coverage now in section NN of your eNewspaper. Ongoing live coverage can always be found at norwichbulletin.com.
Pa. lawmakers approve sale of canned alcoholic drinks in grocery stores, other retailers
Pennsylvanians will be able to buy canned alcoholic drinks, called ready-to-drink cocktails, from a wider variety of retailers under legislation approved Thursday. The state Senate approved the bill, 32-17, and sent it to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. Under the Senate Bill 688, the approximately 12,000 restaurants, bars, beer distributors,...
Pa. House passes MATH Act to help Pennsylvanians claim their unclaimed property
(WJET/WFXP) – A bill was passed in the Pa. House of Representatives that will make it easier for Pennsylvanians to claim their unclaimed property. State Representative Ryan Bizzarro announced Thursday that the Modernizing Access to Treasury and Housing (MATH Act) to update the unclaimed property process at the PA Treasury has been passed in the […]
Pa. Turnpike ‘smishing’ scam making rounds again
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — If you received a text from “Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services,” it is a scam, the Turnpike Commission (PTC) said Sunday. The texts center around urgent requests with the account that would result in additional charges if the overdue balance isn’t settled, PTC said. They aim to deceive users, getting them to […]
New State Law to Enhance Protections for Data Breach Victims
A new state law, Act 33 of 2024, aims to provide enhanced protections for consumers affected by data breaches. Receiving unanimous support in both the House and Senate, this law mandates that impacted organizations must offer a free credit report and one year of credit monitoring to affected consumers. Additionally, it strengthens notification requirements, compelling organizations to inform the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General if a data breach occurs within the state.
Swing-state Democrat Casey walks a fine line between his own campaign and turmoil surrounding Biden
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey has a fine line to walk. He and other Democrats fighting to hang on to hotly contested Senate seats have seemed jittery about the turmoil surrounding President Joe Biden after his disastrous debate performance. In many cases they’re trying to minimize any damage to their own races by saying as little as possible about it in public.
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