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Bucks County, Pennsylvania Game Commission Observing a Rare Medical Occurrence in Local Rabbits
Due to a recent development in animal research, Bucks County and state officials are on the lookout for a developing medical situation. Greg Vellner wrote about the news for The Reporter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission, along with several Bucks County officials, have set up a.research initiatives to monitor Rabbit Hemorrhagic...
These women are getting paid to drive around and eat ice cream
PHILADELPHIA — The results of the search for the American Dairy Association North East’s first chief ice cream officer are in:. Maddie Smith and Mia Svirsky, two friends from Washington, D.C., have won the coveted job of traveling around Pennsylvania, eating lots of ice cream at 18 local creameries and sharing their experiences on social media.
Miss Butler County competes in state competition
Miss Butler County Samantha Roth competed in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant from June 13 to 15 at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York, Pa. Many activities greeted the young women from around the state who participated in the state competition, including a visit to Harrisburg, luncheon with the York Philanthropy Club, pajama party and movie night, a Barbie-themed ball, Lilac Ball, and others.
Eleven people now banned from gambling in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Eleven people are now banned from gambling online (iGaming) in Pennsylvania. During its monthly meeting, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted to ban eleven people who were investigated for fraudulent iGaming transactions. The Board’s Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement found these individuals to be fraudulent in two ways: The Board further […]
1st Annual Orlando Josiah Memorial 5K brings in hundreds of runners and walkers
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Earlier today in Horseheads, the first annual Orlando Josiah Memorial 5K was held to honor the memory of Orlando Josiah Vargas, who passed away unexpectedly just a year ago. Hundreds of runners took to the paths of Thorne Street Park and braved the rain for the...
SCOTUS ruling on homelessness could affect Pa., advocates say
In the most significant U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness in decades, the court ruled Friday that cities can punish people for sleeping in public places, even if they have nowhere else to go. The decision applies to cities in nine Western states that were previously barred from enforcing camping...
Free Car Seat Checks in Chemung County on June 30th
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Free car seats checks are happening in Big Flats on Sunday. The checks are taking place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Sam's Club on County Route 64 in Big Flats. Put on by the Governor's Office, the checks are part of a year-round safety initiative. Trained technicians teach parents and caregivers about how to choose and properly install the right seat for their child's age and size and their vehicle.
Why a Pennsylvania Republican leader hopes Biden stays in the race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With elected Democrats quietly — and unelected left-leaning voices loudly — calling for President Biden to consider giving up his race for re-election, an ostensibly-surprising voice called Friday for Biden to remain on the ticket. “Joe Biden absolutely needs to remain on the ballot,” said State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York Co.) […]
Supreme Court suspends Pa. attorney for failing to disclose DUIs, embezzlement
A central Pennsylvania attorney was suspended by the state Supreme Court after an investigation found he failed to disclose multiple DUI convictions, misappropriated payments from clients while working at several law firms and sent inappropriate messages — including soliciting drugs — to clients who retained him between 2022 and 2024, according to a report from the court’s Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC).
Pa. General Assembly moves to increase salaries for local officials
Borough council members and mayors could be getting pay increase and an incentive to attend meetings after Friday’s passage of a bill in the state House. A closely matching bill for second-class township supervisors is right on its heels and it could be voted as early as next week.
Pa. Dept. of Labor and Industry joins national discussion on rising child labor law violations
Harrisburg, Pa. — According to the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, last year Pennsylvania saw a 43% increase in child labor law violation investigations. The Bureau investigated 402 cases in 2022 and 574 in 2023, and the trend appears to be rising still. Overall, the Bureau investigated more than 5,200 complaints of alleged labor law violations — a 27% increase in investigations compared to about 4,100 conducted in 2022. This...
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