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Pennsylvania County Commissioners preview 2024 election plans, issues
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania’s county commissioners have a unique role in the state’s election process. While some think of there being one Election Day in Pennsylvania, there are actually 67 independently run elections from each county. In Snyder County, Joe Kantz not only serves as Chair of the Commissioner’s Board, but also as Chairman of the […]
Pa. bill headed to governor’s desk may finally give nurses interstate licensing
A bill that would update Pennsylvania’s background check process so that the commonwealth could finally implement interstate licensing for nurses is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. The state Senate on Wednesday approved a House bill that would implement FBI background check standards into the licensing process for...
Two YMCA organizations in PA, NJ merge to become one
☑️ Discussions about a merger began in 2023 with a CEO's retirement. ☑️The River Crossing YMCA will have 142,000 members in four counties. ☑️ Members will be able to participate at other facilities. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA in Northhampton and Lehigh...
Pa. Senate confirms Dr. Debra L. Bogen as Department of Health Secretary
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The Pennsylvania State Senate this confirmed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s nomination of Dr. Debra L. Bogen as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Secretary Bogen was appointed to her post by Gov. Shapiro following more than three decades as a...
Pennsylvania Braces for Major Heatwave This Week
Pittsburgh, PA – A significant heatwave is set to hit Pennsylvania early this week, with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s. Residents are advised to prepare for moderate to major heat risks on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, widespread upper 80s to...
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers,...
International Harvester Collectables Attract High Bidders at Pennsylvania Auction
When Darvin Rodgers started the auction with an International Harvester toy barn set that commanded $425, he knew it was going to be a good day. But what happened after that, and with more yet to come, is something that surprised even a veteran auctioneer like Rodgers. Since March 9,...
LCCC student receives Outstanding Adult Learner Award
NANTICOKE — Luzerne County Community College student Emily Kaufman recently received the 2024 Outstanding Adult Learner Award for her hard work and commitment to academics and volunteerism. The Luzerne County Council on Adult Higher Education recently honored Kaufman and students from Misericordia University, Wilkes University, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and...
Beyond the Byline: The day Plymouth’s hills were flooded
On July 3, 2011, the hills of my hometown, Plymouth, were flooded. It’s still bizarre to even write that sentence, but it actually happened. Yes, 13 years ago this week, when six inches of rain fell in less than one hour, Coal Creek overflowed and wreaked havoc on the good people of Coal Street. Homes and properties were severely damaged and the road and two bridges were weakened or washed away, isolating several families.
Wyoming Area Class of 1974 planning reunion
Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1974, will celebrate their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Gramercy Restaurant in Pittston. There will be music and a raffle table. Cost is $40 per person with a cash bar. For reservations, make checks payable to Karen Ferrett by July 15. Contact information and inquiries can be made to Kmferrett@msn.com or on the WAHS Class 1974 Facebook page. Members of the reunion committee are, first row, from left, Patti Marianacci, Nancy Rowe, Mary Beth Bolin and Karen Ferrett. Second row: Carl Mercincavage, Theresa Yatsko and Mary Kay Baloga. Third row: Nicky Mozart, Billy Miller and Jerry Yakobitis.
Wyoming Area Scholarship Awards Presentation
Wyoming Area Scholarship Program held its annual awards celebration June 6 at the secondary center auditorium. More than 120 individuals and groups from the community awarded approximately $400,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from the Class of 2024. Call the school at 570-655-2836, ext. 2339, to learn more about becoming a scholarship donor. Deadline for accepting new scholarships is Aug. 31.
Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at Wyoming Free Library
“Harry Potter” is one of those eternal series that has permeated pop culture and exists in the ether so that even if you haven’t read it, you still likely know a few facts about its world-building, the spells, and the hit-movie franchise itself. It’s a series I think...
Pa. budget talks continue into the weekend with lawmakers scheduled to return to Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pa. — The June 30 deadline for Pennsylvania’s 2025 budget has come and gone without a funding deal, again. But despite staying mostly mum on details, all sides — the governor’s office, Senate Republicans and House Democrats — have expressed optimism that a deal is coming. Soon. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office in particular has kept its cards close to the chest. Asked multiple times to elaborate about specific components...
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