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The fight over brine spreading is a rural-urban tension
(The Center Square) — Rural-urban tensions split lawmakers on whether to reinstate spreading oil and gas wastewater on roads to suppress dust. “It all comes down to risk assessment. Are the impacts to the environment outweighed by the benefits created?” Burt Waite, a retired geologist and hydrologist, said during a House Republican Policy Committee hearing on brine spreading. “Most of us would agree that some environmental impact is inevitable and acceptable to have safe roads to drive on.” ...
Students testify at state capitol against anti-semitism on PA college campuses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Lawmakers and students from colleges across the commonwealth met at the capitol yesterday to discuss anti-semitism on college campuses. Statistics from the Anti-Defamation League show that antisemitic incidents on college students have risen 500% in the past two years. Students claim that the effects of hate...
North Country woman crashes stolen car in CNY, steals another car and makes it to Pennsylvania
Genoa, N.Y. — A North Country woman crashed a stolen car in Central New York, ran off and managed to steal another car and make it to Pennsylvania, deputies said. The woman, Bobbilea Skinner, 34, of Massena, was brought back to Central New York on Wednesday, deputies said. On...
Pa. gaming board bans 7 for online casino, sports betting fraud
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued sanctions against seven people accused of illicit financial activity as part of the agency’s crackdown on online gaming fraud. The board this week announced the individuals were added to the iGaming involuntary exclusion list, bringing the total number of people banned from...
Local Woman Accused of Threatening, Pointing Pistol at ATV Riders Near Her Forest County Residence
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local woman is facing charges for allegedly pointing a pistol at ATV riders who were traveling near her property in Forest County. According to court records, Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 65-year-old Delaina Lee Waltenbaugh, of Tionesta, in District Judge Daniel L. Miller’s office.
Cooking Oil Spill Closes Part of Erie's Bayfront Connector
Part of the Bayfront Connector from Port Access Rd. to E. 6th St. in Erie is closed Friday morning. Cooking oil spilled on the roadway, according to PennDOT. It is expected to reopen later Friday once cleanup efforts are complete.
No timetable for return of Steelers QB Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson’s first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers has not started off on a high note. When speaking with reporters at the close of practice, Wilson could offer no timetable for his return. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Brian Batko reported that Wilson wanted to be back today, but Mike Tomlin is being patient with the injury. There are 14 more practices left with two weeks before the first preseason game on August 9. It was Tomlin’s decision to sit Wilson out after the quarterback awoke with calf tightness on Thursday. The injury certainly doesn’t bode well for Wilson as he attempts to learn a new offensive system for the umpteenth time in his 13-year career. It does benefit Justin Fields, though, who would’ve been on the short end of reps distribution. Russell Wilson said he wanted to practice yesterday but it is going to be smart about it. Says he won't rush it. — Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) July 26, 2024 More Russell Wilson!Steelers QB Russell Wilson sits out Day 2 of camp with injuryChris Simms ranks 40 NFL Qbs including Russell Wilson and Justin FieldsNFL analyst on Steelers QB Russell Wilson: 'If he can't get it done in this offense, he might as well go ahead and retire'
After Trump Assassination Attempt, Some Veterans Spread Misinformation. Others Pushed Back.
When the first shot rang out at the Trump rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Jondavid Longo recognized the sound. But his brain wouldn’t allow him to believe it. “I thought, ‘OK, this might be a firecracker, a balloon, or something,’” the Marine Corps veteran and mayor of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, told The War Horse. “On the second shot, I realized exactly what it was.”
Wall Street Journal: During His Time in Office, Gov. Shapiro Earns Reputation of Being Competent, Pragmatic, and Sure-Footed
Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a crisis. Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Upper Dublin’s Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a crisis, writes Salena Zito for The Wall Street Journal.
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