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Pa. bill would update precinct votes online. Mail ballots don't permit it
(The Center Square) — A proposal for election transparency has one state legislator going against the Department of State. At the center of the split: changes made to Pennsylvania’s elections stemming from the passage of Act 77 of 2019. Rep. Brad Roae, of Crawford County, R-6th Dist., introduced House Bill 2542 to require the department...
Pennsylvania State Police warning public of potentially fatal sextortion scams
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of potentially fatal sextortion scams that have been reported across the state. Social media posts, mainly originating from Nigeria, are targeting teenage boys. According to State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, scammers are “posing as young females, getting young males here to send photos.” Lt. Col. […]
3 Centre County artists featured in 57th annual Art of the State exhibition
HARRISBURG — The 57th annual Art of the State exhibition, a juried competition that showcases artists from across Pennsylvania, announced the finalists for its upcoming exhibition, which starts on Sunday, Sept. 8, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. “Now in its 57th year, Art of the State has become...
Pennsylvania: Five facts about Erie County
Erie, the northernmost county in Pennsylvania, has carved out a niche as a bellwether in US presidential elections, with a majority of voters picking the White House winner since 2008. - Independents are key - There were more than 200,000 registered voters in Erie County at the last presidential election in 2020, of which 137,494 voted, according to state figures -- putting turnout at around 68 percent, slightly above the national average.
Tioga State Bank celebrating opening of branch in Johnson City today
Tioga State Bank will celebrate the opening of a new branch in Johnson City with a ribbon cutting today. The ribbon cutting and celebration will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features an ice cream truck, corn roast and a chance for the community to tour the facility.
Apprenticeship program to address abandoned, orphaned wells
The Shapiro administration and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) have partnered to launch a new registered apprenticeship program to train workers to plug oil and gas wells. The new program, the Gas Well Capping Technician program, is registered with the Department of Labor & Industry’s Apprenticeship and Training Office and will run out […] The post Apprenticeship program to address abandoned, orphaned wells appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Winning Pa. Lottery numbers for Aug. 28, 2024
Time to check your tickets. Here are the latest winning lottery numbers from Aug. 28, 2024. You can find all the lottery results, including Powerball and Mega Millions, each night on PennLive. Pick 2 Day: 7, 0 Wild Ball: 1. Pick 2 Evening: 8, 0 Wild Ball: 5. Pick 3...
See the latest forecast for central Pa. heading into Labor Day weekend
Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) are predicting scattered rain showers and thunderstorms throughout central Pa. leading up to Labor Day weekend, but skies should be clear and sunny by Monday. Areas in and near Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Carlisle and Lebanon will have a chance for rain from Thursday...
Tractor-Trailer Gets Stuck Under Another Bridge in New York State
Another week, and yet another bridge in New York has been struck by a vehicle. The latest impact saw a large tractor-trailer getting itself stuck during the afternoon rush hour, resulting in an entire street being shut down. While transportation officials across New York state continue to make efforts to...
Bet365 Bonus Code DIMERS alert: Final hours to claim $150+ deal in NC, IN, and PA
As we reported earlier this week, local Pennsylvania, Indiana, and North Carolina sports fans can now use the exclusive Bet365 bonus code “DIMERS” to unlock your choice of $1,150 in sports betting bonuses or free spins for the Online Casino to celebrate Bet365 Pennsylvania’s launch this month. This Bet365 bonus code is perfect for trending MLB, WNBA, and college football betting events playing out this week. However, this $1,150 bonus expires at midnight tonight, August 28th, 2024.
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 6:19 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Northern Clinton, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Union County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At...
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