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Cheswick appoints 3rd new member to council this year
Nearly half of the people serving on Cheswick Council have less than six months of experience, but that doesn’t concern President Brad Yaksich. The borough council has filled three vacancies this year, appointing Adis Halimic and Frank Stanish in March and Nick Pollino last week. “I’m very confident in...
Bethel Park Invites Community to Bond with Law Enforcement at "National Night Out" Event
Community members of Bethel Park are warmly invited to join the local police department for their "National Night Out," an event that aims to connect neighbors and law enforcement in a convivial atmosphere, according to details published by the Bethel Park website. Slated for August 6, this community gathering will run from 6 to 8 p.m. and is set to take place at Miner’s Memorial Park, located at 5440 Main St., Bethel Park.
DoD Requiring New ID for Retired Military
JULY 22, 2024 – Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases. According to the DoD Common Access Card website, USID cards are issued to retired military and Reserve members, dependent family members of uniformed Service members, and other eligible individuals in accordance with DoD policy. On July 31, 2020, the DoD started issuing the Next Generation USID cards at select DoD ID card facilities with a phased implementation for all facilities which was completed in December that year.
New officers elected to lead the PA Fish and Boat Commission board
(WJET/WFXP) — New officers have been promoted to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board, according to a release. Daniel Pastore, the vice president for PFBC and commissioner for District 1, was elected as the board’s president. He will replace current President William Gibney, of Honesdale, Wayne County. He was previously appointed as District 1’s commissioner […]
Woman Charged with Leaving Kids in Hot Vehicle in Venango County
Troopers charged an Oil City woman with leaving two kids in a vehicle during a heat advisory in Venango County, according to Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday. It happened on Kimberly Ln. in Cranberry Township on June 21 around 5:30 p.m. State police were called for children - a 2-year-old...
Government loan promise gives Erie's International Recycling Group $182 million boost
It seemed for a while like International Recycling Group's plans to build a massive recycling plant in Erie — announced nearly four years ago — might be stalled at the starting line. That changes Tuesday with an announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office that it will provide a...
Brew Gentlemen expands, Esquina Cantina turns 15, and more Pittsburgh food news
Esquina Cantina, formerly known as Round Corner Cantina, celebrates 15 years in Lawrenceville with a Quinceañera celebration. Taking place on Sat., July 27 at 2 p.m., the Mexican restaurant marks the milestone with its traditionally inspired fare, food specials, margaritas with premium tequilas, and “festive giveaways,” according to a press release. On the patio, local DJs including SMI, Yamez, DJ Femi, and Alex Rivera, will spin cumbia, reggaeton, amapiano, Latin classics, and more.
Chancellor who oversaw Pa. state university restructuring to resign in October
The chancellor of Pennsylvania’s state-owned university system said he will resign in October after overseeing a partial restructuring of the 10-school system as it faced enrollment declines. In an open letter to students and faculty, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein said he is resigning to pursue a “compelling opportunity … […] The post Chancellor who oversaw Pa. state university restructuring to resign in October appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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