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Pa. restarts plan to upgrade voter registration and election management systems
Upgrades will come in stages over a, at minimum, four year process. After a multi-year delay, the state is back on track to upgrade several software systems to manage election data like voter registrations, election-night reporting and campaign finance figures. The previous administration under Gov. Tom Wolf started the effort...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Pennsylvania House passes historic marriage equality legislation
(WJET/WFXP) – A historic marriage equality legislation has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. On Tuesday, July 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2269 with a historic 133-68 vote. This passing marks the first time marriage equality legislation has been moved through a chamber of the General Assembly. HB 2269 amends Title 23, […]
Baker’s bill modernizing professional licensure standards/practices becomes law
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Lisa Baker on Wednesday said Senate Bill 403 — now Act 32 of 2024 – resolves long-standing issues and updates critical provisions to align the law with current professional standards and practices. Baker, R-Lehman Township, said the legislation modernizing the Engineer, Land Surveyor and...
Senate passes bill that would benefit farmers, veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that would benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). Senate Bill 916 was approved on Wednesday, July 3 and is headed to the governor for his signature. The bill authorizes farmers to make deliveries directly to homes using […]
Altoona police searching for shots fired suspect
UPDATE: Altoona police announced the suspect has turned himself in. ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department is searching for a suspect who they believe fired multiple shots. Police said that the suspect is believed to have fired multiple shots from a 9mm handgun around the 500 block of 2nd Avenue at 10:23 p.m. […]
Northern Cambria School District details new building plans
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Construction is underway on the new facility being added to the Northern Cambria elementary and middle school complex. With this expansion, the existing building will hold all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade under one roof. A decline in student population has allowed for the district to make this transition. […]
Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Last Thursday’s Shooting
JACKSON. NJ.- A 26-year-old Freehold Borough, New Jersey man was taken into custody yesterday and jailed following being charged in connection with last Thursday’s early morning dispute over a parking spot, some other matter, turned violent and ended with a 27-year-old man being shot in the face outside a Jackson Township residence.
Annual Fourth of July parade held in Friedens
People gathered at the old IXL Creamery in Friedens in Somerset County Thursday morning to hold their annual parade. The tradition began in 1944 when a group of women whose husbands were fighting in the war wanted to get together to do something patriotic, and had their children decorate bikes and wagons to hold a parade.
Kentucky, Indiana Counties on Alert for Severe Thunderstorms Until 7 PM
Louisville, KY – A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of northern and northeastern Kentucky until 7 p.m. today. According to the US National Weather Service Wilmington, OH, the watch encompasses major cities including Louisville, Lexington, and Elizabethtown. Several counties in southern Indiana, such as Clark, Floyd, and Harrison, are also under the watch. The advisory warns of potential tornadoes, isolated hail up to quarter size, and scattered wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
'Emotions are raw:' Mother reacts to fine against area sanitation company in son's death
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The mother of a man killed when the sanitation truck he was working with crushed him is sharing her story, one day after the business that operated that truck was fined by a federal agency. “It was straight out of a movie,” says Kelly...
Pat Kraft: ‘No satisfaction’ for ‘relentless’ Penn State wrestling program
Cael Sanderson has led Penn State wrestling on such a sustained run of success that the winning can almost be taken for granted. Outside the walls of the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex, many already view the 2025 National Championship as the Nittany Lions‘ to lose. But there is no complacency inside Rec Hall for the three-time defending champions, says Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft.
Jonah to Throw out First Pitch at Friday's SeaWolves Game
Friday evening at UPMC Park will be a fun and baseball-filled fundraiser for Jonah Allgeier, the little boy who just recently returned home after receiving a life-saving heart transplant. Erie News Now introduced you to Jonah when he was looking for his new heart before Christmas—a heart he received early...
Justin Timberlake set to perform tonight at Hersheypark Stadium
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Singer Justin Timberlake is performing at Hersheypark Stadium on the Fourth of July. Timberlake’s show at Hersheypark Stadium on Thursday, July 4 at 7:30 p.m. as part of his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour.”. The singer is set to perform his eighth concert since...
McKeesport Area High School to implement policy to restrict cell phone usage in schools
MCKEESPORT (KDKA) - The new principal at McKeesport Area High School is making changes when it comes to the school's policy and cell phones. Principal Eric Harper is telling parents and guardians that students will no longer be allowed to use their phones in school. The school will give the students a pouch to keep their phones in during the school day. In a letter to families, they announced the policy saying it would be through a program called Yondr. That program has been implemented in more than 2,000 districts and it provides each student with a secure pouch that will stay closed during school and open at the end of the day. Students are responsible for the pouch at all times. This comes just a couple of months after Pennsylvania state lawmakers introduced a bill that would restrict the use of cell phones in school. State Senator Ryan Aument is drafting the bill. It seeks to create a grant program for phone lockers or pouches.Schools would be able to sign up if they decide to go cell phone-free during school hours."Should they enact these policies, I believe we will see an improvement in student academic performance, physical health, and mental health," Aument said.
VERSATEX OPENS PVC SIDING PLANT
Versatex has opened a new 96,500-sq. ft., state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aliquippa, Pa., doubling its production capacity and creating 80 new jobs in Beaver County. The addition was motivated by the steady growth for its premium cellular core PVC building products which now includes the long-awaited XCEED Lap Siding. The...
Perry Co. roofing company cited again after owner allegedly let children work on roof
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Perry County business has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor after the owner allegedly let his sons work on the rooftop of a Mechanicsburg apartment in June. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched an investigation into S&L Roofing, Gutters...
Greencastle-Antrim Middle School awards include academics, music, athletics and character
Greencastle-Antrim Middle School students received a host of honors during a May 22 awards ceremony as the end of the 2023-24 approached. The Six Pillars of Character are the ethical values to guide our choices: Trustworthiness. Respect. Responsibility. Fairness. Caring. Citizenship. Students in grades six to eight were recognized for...
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