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Navigating Early Childhood Nutrition And How A Plant Closure Is Affecting A PA City, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, from allergies to introducing solids, the first few years of a child’s life have a surprising number of decisions for parents to make. In our latest entry of “Now What? A Series on Parenting,” Chris Schulz talks with Isabela Negrin, an assistant professor of pediatrics at WVU Medicine, about the ins and outs of early childhood nutrition.
Several arrested after 50+ victims from Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia allegedly drugged and robbed
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Amanda Marie Correa, 29, Robert Andrew Barnes, 24, Christine Deann DiCarlo, 50, Shaqare Jaymont Blackwell, 23, Shakur Serafin Brownstein, 27, Dylan Wilson Small, 35, and Samual Jordan, 42, were charged by a federal grand jury in a Superseding Indictment which includes conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance resulting in death and serious bodily injury; two counts of distributing fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury; two counts of brandishing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; kidnapping; and aggravated identity theft.
Pa. kayaker collects 100 tons of trash, including toilets, from lakes and reservoirs
A Pennsylvania kayaker enjoys making a lake more beautiful than just enjoying the scenery while he paddles. James “Jim” Zueger of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, has spent the past 10 years traveling to different lakes and ponds in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia removing litter others left behind.
Pennsylvania College of Technology receives $4M grant for apprenticeship programs
The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded the Pennsylvania College of Technology a $4 million Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) program grant to expand registered apprenticeship programs. The college will use the funding to support its Modular, Industry-Driven Apprenticeship Strategies program. The program prepares workers for high-demand advanced manufacturing jobs. “Registered apprenticeships allow Pennsylvanians to earn […] The post Pennsylvania College of Technology receives $4M grant for apprenticeship programs appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget
Pennsylvania’s newly enacted fiscal year 2024-2025 budget includes regulatory reform efforts supported by State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-93) that aim to cut government red tape. “This is a major win for the future of our commonwealth,” Phillips-Hill said in a July 11 statement. “By cutting through the red tape, we’re not only supporting our current […] The post State’s permitting process reformed under newly enacted budget appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission seeks help in counting turkeys
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for public input on this year's survey of wild turkeys. The Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Sighting Survey is open now through Aug. 31. Participation is important for turkey population management. Survey data allow the agency to determine total wild turkey productivity and compare long-term reproductive success within Pennsylvania and across states, as this is a standard methodology used across the country. Data also are used...
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2024-25 Showcase Homes Player Profile: Tysen Beimel, St. Marys
TYSEN BEIMEL – JUNINOR – ST. MARYS. Siblings: (younger) Nolan- Bocce ball; (younger) Payton- softball. Social Media Handles: Instagram- Tysenbeimel; Facebook- Tysenbeimel. Highlights: D9 champs (2022-2023). All-tournament team (2023-2024) College Athletics plan if applicable: I’m planning on playing college baseball, and I’m uncommitted. Q&A. Q: How...
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Clarion Area Bobcats’ Smail Brothers And Clarion-Limestone Lions’ Tommy Smith Members Of Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association’s Inaugural All-State Team
The recently formed Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association has announced their Inaugural All-State Teams and three local players are among those selected. Brothers Dawson and Derek Smail from Clarion Area were selected in Class 1A and Tommy Smith from Clarion-Limestone was selected in Class 2A on this historic 2024 team. The three have played ball together in travel ball, Little League All-Stars, etc. throughout the years. The tri had outstanding years in the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference (KSAC) and District Nine.
Passenger Hospitalized After Intersection Crash in Eldred Township
ELDRED TWP., Pa. (EYT) — An area woman was hospitalized after a two-vehicle collision in Eldred Township on Friday. According to Marienville-based State Police, the crash happened around 11:28 a.m. on Friday, July 12, at the intersection of State Route 36 and State Route 949 in Eldred Township, Jefferson County.
Butler Track & Field Teams Notch 9th Nationally for GPA
The Butler men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized for their continued accomplishments in the classroom, earning NCAA Division I Track & Field USTFCCCA All-Academic Team recognition. The honorees were announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Monday. When combining the men’s and women’s GPAs, Butler’s program ranked ninth nationally for the 2023-24 season. Butler’s combined GPA has been among the nation’s Top 10 for seven consecutive years. The women’s team cumulative GPA of 3.722 ranked sixth nationally, while the men’s team cumulative grade point average of 3.447 was 31st in all of…
Evergreen Raceway to host Saturday and Sunday action July 20-21.2-Seater Ride-Along Saturday/Racing on Sunday
(Butler Township, PA 7-14-24): Evergreen Raceway moves into the mid-point of the season with activities taking place this Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21. Saturday afternoon, the Evergreen Raceway 2-Seater Ride-along will be on track. This program is an amazing opportunity for fans to get buckled into an authentic Late Model race car as a passenger and experience real race conditions against other cars.
Roach Urges Unity Amid Political Turmoil
The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, prompted Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach to call for unity and action against political violence during the weekly media briefing on Monday. Roach began with a solemn address on the incident, sparking concerns about the rampant accessibility of deadly weapons....
Pittsburgh hearing on property taxes puts focus on 'broken' system
Regular state-mandated property reassessments would provide school districts with more predictable revenue streams from property taxes and ensure all property owners pay no more than their fair share, experts and local officials said Monday. During a Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing in the Allegheny County Courthouse, officials urged lawmakers...
Emlenton Summer Festival enjoys some sun
Emlenton’s Main Street hosted the annual Emlenton Summer Festival over a hot and sunny weekend. Festivities began Friday morning with community yard sales and the Station 55 Fireman’s Strawberry Social. The event celebrated local contributors Fred and Carla Hays, and Steve and Susan King as grand marshals, who rode in antique vehicles during the parade. Highlights included a jazz performance, frog jumping contest, pinewood derby race, and “Baby Beautiful” contest. Due to construction at Hughes Park, the festival moved downtown, where vendors lined the streets. The festival concluded with a Fireman’s Parade, an outdoor concert, and a fireworks display from the Route 38 bridge.
Kid Rock Makes 5-Figure Donation to Family of Slain Firefighter
Following the incident at Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania campaign that left two people injured and another dead, Kid Rock has donated $50,000 to the individuals and families who were affected. Two GoFundMe fundraisers were set up for the victims. One fundraiser is for the family of the man who died...
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