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Erie Zoo Unveils New River Otter Exhibit
The River Otters at the Erie Zoo have a new home to splash and play around in. Zoo officials and members cut the ribbon at a special ceremony on Tuesday. As Roo Kojancie, the President and CEO of the Erie Zoo explained, "The otter exhibit has always been one of our most popular exhibits, everyone loves the otters, they are fun, they are engaging, energetic and playful."
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 11 Vogan Bursts onto the Scene, Leads Sharon to First D10 Softball Title, PIAA Semifinals
SHARON, Pa. – Coming off a six-win softball season and 23 wins over the past three years, don’t many people had the Sharon softball team on its radar screen. And, then, Maddy Vogan burst onto the scene and the Tigers started making history. Vogan, a freshman pitcher/hitter, had...
Dance Moms star Christi Lukaisak arrested for DUI after ‘crashing her car into a tree’
DANCE Moms star Christi Lukasiak Arrested has been charged with a DUI, The U.S. Sun can confirm. Christi, the mom of original series member Chloe Lukasiak, was arrested in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on June 27. The Lifetime star crashed her car into a tree, leaving a telephone pole hanging over the vehicle, according to a […]
Gov. Shapiro hosts ceremonial bill signing for bipartisan budget in Bethlehem
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he has been laser-focused on creating jobs, growing the economy and ensuring every Pennsylvanian has real opportunity. “And this bipartisan budget gives us new tools to compete economically and win,” said Gov. Shapiro. “Pennsylvania has...
What are Pennsylvania’s gun laws?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — While Pennsylvania residents do have the right to bear arms, one might wonder what the gun laws in the Commonwealth look like. Pennsylvania has required background checks on all handgun sales, including ones sold at gun shows. However, this requirement is not specifically extended to long guns including, but no limited to, […]
State establishes office dedicated to Alzheimer's Disease support
(The Center Square) – For nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians suffering from dementia and their families, there will soon be a single state agency to lead policy initiatives and coordinate systems of care. Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new state budget, which includes funds earmarked for the Department of Aging to establish an Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders, or ADRD, office. Similar bills had been circulating both chambers of the...
$1M winning scratch-off ticket sold in Pennsylvania
(WJET/WFXP) — A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million has been sold. The lottery announced on Tuesday the winning ticket was part of its Instant $1 million Jackpot Scratch-Off. It was sold at a Kwik Fill in Zelienople, Butler County, and the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Scratch-off prizes […]
Virginia company laying off 80 people in Pa.
A company that offers maritime and engineering services is laying off 80 people. Truestone has filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state of the layoffs. The positions are based at Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Blvd. in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County.
Central Pa. animal advocate works tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering with license plates
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Local animal rights advocate, Essie Petrovich, president of the Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), has been working tirelessly to promote spaying and neutering for cats and dogs in the community. To continue raising awareness, Petrovich has created a license plate that Pennsylvanians can buy that’ll spread...
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Automatic Return of Unclaimed Property
Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Senate Bill 24, sponsored by Sen. John DiSanto (R-15), has been sent to Governor Josh Shapiro for his...
USA Today readers picked two local spas as the best. Why they were picked
Two of the nation's Top 10 spa resorts are located within an hour's drive of Somerset County, according to USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice awards results announced July 10. Nemacolin in Farmington, Fayette County, and Omni Bedford Springs, in Bedford County, were voted fifth and seventh, respectively, in the online poll of 10Best...
93rd annual Ferndale Fireman's Jubilee now underway
JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Monday marked the first day of the 93rd annual Ferndale Firemen's Jubilee in Cambria County. The event, which is hosted by the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Association, runs through Saturday at the Jubilee Grounds, located on Ferndale Avenue. This annual fire department fundraiser features rides for...
Dance Moms’ Christi Lukasiak Arrested for DUI
Dance Moms’ Christi Lukasiak was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) last month. A court docket obtained by Us Weekly on Tuesday, July 16, shows that Lukasiak, 43, was arrested in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, for an incident that took place on June 27. The reality TV star was booked by the Murrysville Police Department. […]
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