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Shapiro-ordered study of Pa. Capitol’s accessibility for visitors with disabilities gets underway
Gov. Josh Shapiro last week took the next step to assess the state Capitol building’s accessibility to visitors with disabilities – answering years-long calls for change from disability advocacy groups and following up on an executive order he issued in May. The governor’s office announced the hiring of...
'It's very emotional': Pa. National Guard troops deploying to train Ukraine soldiers
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Hensley originally joined the Pennsylvania National Guard for college money, but September will mark 23 years of service to his country. The Denver, Pa., resident was even deployed with the Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team in Iraq in 2009, yet still remained in the service after he returned home to his family. ...
Selinsgrove proves dangerous downs Juniata 14-6
Tagged under: District 4, District 6, Gameday Hub, News. There are certain games football purists can watch, and it really tickle that itch they have as to the feeling of how football felt to watch in the previous era. The game tonight between the Selinsgrove Seals and Juniata Indians, was certainly one of those.
Deeds Recorded August 14 – August 20, 2024
Teresa J. Davis to Joseph C. Peiffer and Donna L. Peiffer for $290,000, property in Wayne Township. Gerald Lee Hillier II and Holly Hillier to Cartus Financial Corporation for $336,500, property in Porter Township. Cartus Financial Corporation and Ted Obendorfer (Closing Agent For Cartus) to Ian L. Styer for $336,500,...
Colonials Drop Season Opener to Bucknell, 2-0
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU men's soccer team kicked off their 2024 season with a 2-0 loss to Bucknell. The Bison capitalized on two first-half headers to secure their first win of the season. FIRST HALF HIGHLIGHTS. The Bison took an early lead 16 minutes in, as Drew...
Lewisburg Man Considers Plea Deal in Assault Case
LEWISBURG – The Daily Item reports a Lewisburg man is considering a plea deal from the Union County District Attorney’s Office. 28-year-old Caleb Reedy is accused of sexually assaulting two 17-year-old girls last year. Reedy allegedly sexually assaulted one girl after providing her with a THC vape pen in July of 2023. Another girl came forward and said the same thing happened to her on separate occasions with Reedy. Details of the plea agreement have not been released. Reedy faces multiple counts in connection with the assaults.
What Farmers and Consumers Need to Know About PFAS, or 'Forever Chemicals'
MANHEIM, Pa. — A class of substances known as “forever chemicals” are increasingly coming into the spotlight, and farms can be within reach of their potential impacts. Faith Kibuye gave an overview of the topic and Penn State’s involvement with it during the Farming for Success field day Aug. 1 at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
‘A class act’: PIAA football official Jeff White has earned his stripes
It’s been said the best referees or officials are the ones who go unnoticed during the duration of the game. If that’s true, Jeff White has been invisible to football coaches, players and fans for quite some time. Call it a passion or love of competition, but being...
Illegal Bets On Little League World Series Sent to Police by PGCB
Pennsylvania is among the states that currently allow wagers on both professional and collegiate sports events. While such wagers are permitted, the gambling regulations in the state prohibit betting activity involving high-school athletes and amateur athletic events, with the exception of tournaments that have secured specific approval from the gambling regulator, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
Gov. Shapiro accuses Donald Trump of promoting "antisemitic tropes"
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro accused Donald Trump of promoting "antisemitic tropes" after the former president called him a "highly overrated Jewish governor."The former president made the comment on his social media site, Truth Social, just after midnight Thursday. Shapiro addressed the Democratic National Convention a few hours earlier."I think it's clear over the last few weeks, Donald Trump is obsessed with me and obsessed with continuing to spew hate and division in our politics," Shapiro said. "He's someone who's routinely peddled antisemitic tropes like this."Rabbi Beth Janus is co-president of the Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia,...
Pennsylvania schools now required to have security thanks to code change | Today in Pa.
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Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs
A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically tailored meals or MTMs, a proven treatment for reducing hospital admissions, readmissions and ER visits, were accessible for more patients with health issues from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease to cancer and HIV.
VP Nominee Tim Walz Gets Caught Up in Wawa/Sheetz Debate
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz neatly sidestepped the Wawa-Sheetz debate here in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s decades-long Sheetz or Wawa debate has latched on to Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz, writes Bill Shannon for YourErie. Walz, current governor of Minnesota, was having breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates when the...
Library grant funds set to boost Barbours Link Library
Williamsport, Pa. — Thanks to new grant funding, the James V. Brown Library's link library is getting some upgrades. The library recently earned $4,500 in grant funding from the Plunketts Creek Township Foundation Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. The funds will be used to enhance the Barbours Link Library and purchase new computers for staff and public use. Funding also will support the purchase of new...
Women’s Soccer Cruises to 3-0 Win over UMBC
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Henna Andican, Teresa Deda, and Katie Connell all scored their second goals of the young season, and the Bucknell women's soccer team turned in a complete performance at both ends of the field in a 3-0 blanking of UMBC on Thursday night at Emmitt Field. The Bison improved to 2-0-1 on the season heading into a highly anticipated home matchup with No. 7 Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Pa. cops and corrections officers want access to more opioid overdose treatments
Corrections officers and police officers are calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration to expand the list of medications they are provided to treat and reverse opioid overdoses. They are part of a coalition of 18 organizations and individuals asking the administration to update the state directive to allow access...
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