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Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Increased to $20 Million
On July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed its 2024-2025 budget. It was 11 days past the deadline, but offered some good news for historic preservationists and adaptive reuse developers. The new budget included tax code changes that raised the historic tax credit program to $20 million from its previous cap of $5 million.
New Pa. law expands happy hours and drink specials at bars
A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially attract more foot traffic, by increasing the number of hours licensed establishments in the state can host happy hours up to four hours a day and up to 24 hours a week. The new law also allows businesses to advertise discounted meals with adult drinks. The revised law will take effect 60 days from the time the governor signed it, in mid-September, just in time for football season.
Penn State raises their tuition for the 2025-2026 semester
Penn State announced that they will raise their in-state tuition by 2% at their University Park campus for the 2025-2026 semester. The new tuition also includes a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students. On their Commonwealth Campuses, in-state resident undergraduate students will not see a raise in their tuition. However, non-resident undergraduate students […]
Arnold Johnson III Is Wanted For Murder In West Virginia
Montgomery Village resident Arnold Johnson III, 19, is wanted in connection to the death of 21-year-old Morgantown native Rashad Malik Alton in West Virginia earlier this month. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, deputies were called to a shooting reported on...
Ohio County Schools brings on 23 new professional hires for the 24-25 school year
ELM GROVE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Ohio County Schools aren’t only seeing new students this fall, they have officially brought on 23 new professional hires throughout elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. They were recognized and officially hired at the most recent Board of Education meeting. The majority of the new personnel have graduated from […]
Two Flown for Treatment Following Area ATV Accident
A weekend ATV accident in Marion County resulted in two individuals being transported by HealthNet for treatment. The accident took place Saturday evening, July 20, at 9:50 p.m. It was in a wooded area in the community of Baxter near Woods Run Road. There has been no further information released...
Sons of Italy celebrates years of sausage making at Upper Ohio Valley festival
BELLAIRE, Ohio — The Sons of Italy is keeping its tradition alive of preparing signature sausages for the 41st Annual Undo's Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival. "We started in 1983, we've been there ever since,” said Bill Ault, organization president. “People come from all over to the festival. Bragging or not, they say we come to the festival to get your Italian sausage."
Injury and Recovery Updates on Tucker DeVries, Joseph Yesufu
WVU forward Tucker DeVries (shoulder) and guard Joseph Yesufu (hip) both have been recovering from injuries this summer as they transition into the Mountaineer program. Head coach Darian DeVries provided updates on both players on Tuesday. DeVries mentioned that his son, Tucker, has been cleared for contact as of last...
John Fowkes named head coach of the Morgantown girls basketball program
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –A well-known figure on the high school hardwood in Morgantown is set to lead the MHS girls basketball program. John Fowkes was approved by the Monongalia County Board of Education as the new head coach of the Mohigans Tuesday evening. “I’m ready for this chance,” Fowkes said....
Local fire department and restaurant hosting a fundraiser for Ohio Valley 2-year-old facing rare heart condition
The McMechen Volunteer Fire Department, in partnership with MCVAY Advisory Group and Quaker Steak and Lube, is hosting a "Touch the Truck for Laiden" event.
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