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Big Lots To Close Pair Of Pennsylvania Stores
It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide, 73 of which are located in Pennsylvania. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move and said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Pennsylvania slated for closure are as follows:. Exton located at 201 West Lincoln...
Speaker Joanna McClinton Spearheads New Portrait Project Celebrating Women in Pa. Politics
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton introduced a new portrait project highlighting contributions of women throughout the history of Pa. politics. Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton is the mastermind behind a new portrait project initiative that highlights the contributions and journeys of trailblazing women throughout the history of Pennsylvania politics, writes Melissa Noel for Essence.
Police Investigating Two Incidents of Criminal Mischief in Cranberry Township
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (EYT) — State police in Franklin are investigating two incidents of criminal mischief that occurred along Route 257 in Cranberry Township, Venango County. According to PSP Franklin, the first incident occurred between June 19 and June 22, 2024, and the second incident occurred sometime on July 20, 2024. Both times, an unknown actor gained access to the victim’s property and cut an underground wire to a fountain pump located on the property.
State Police Calls: Bicyclist Arrested on Drug Charges, Outstanding Warrant
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin-based State Police responded to the following incidents:. Bicyclist Arrested on Drug Charges, Outstanding Warrant. PSP Franklin conducted a traffic stop on a bicycle on Spruce Street, Oil City, Venango County, around 10:17 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. Police say a 48-year-old Oil City...
OC bridge work keeps going
Workers with contractor Swank Construction of New Kensington started another week of work Monday on the Veterans Bridge project in Oil City. The work, which among other things includes repairs to the barriers and deck of the bridge as well as sealing cracks and work on the lights, has been moving along on schedule. With the Oil Heritage Festival starting in full swing Wednesday, organizers of the various festival events and activities are reminding people to give themselves extra time to get back and forth around town.
Troopers Investigate Theft of Door from Vehicle at Dealership in Summit Township
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of a door from a vehicle at a dealership in Summit Township. It reportedly happened between 7 p.m. July 18 and 9:20 a.m. July 19 at Interstate Mitsubishi on Edinboro Rd. Troopers said the rear driver-side door was stolen off a black, 2024...
Cheswick appoints third 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 […]
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