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On-Farm Apprentice Program Aims to Grow Dairy Herd Managers
Being an apprentice on a dairy farm gives Kristina Quinn just the kind of real-life experience she wants. The recent high school graduate is no stranger to milking cows. In fact, she’s been doing it since ninth grade. But now, as an apprentice, she’s learning much more about everything involved in herd management.
Poll: U.S. backing of war in Gaza sways swing-state Democrats
(The Center Square) – While both major party presidential campaigns have maintained focus on domestic issues like the economy and immigration, swing state voters show a growing concern about U.S. involvement in Israel’s war on Hamas. Recent polling from the Institute for Middle East Understanding, or the IMEU, shows that a quarter of swing state voters say the violence in the region is an important issue which will likely factor into their decision. ...
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Carbon County hits $1M jackpot
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., -– A lucky Carbon County resident has recently hit the jackpot. A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Thursday, Aug. 15 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 1-7-9-23-40, to win $1 million less withholding. Friendly Food Mart II on Stock Street...
$7.1 Million Boosts EV Infrastructure in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today an investment of $7.1 million from Round 1B of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. This funding is a part of the ongoing efforts under the Shapiro Administration to promote cleaner and more sustainable transportation options across the state. PennDOT Secretary...
PetSmart Settles with Pennsylvania Over Misleading Employee Training Costs
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with pet retailer PetSmart LLC concerning deceptive practices tied to their employee training programs. The settlement addresses allegations that PetSmart advertised “free” pet groomer/stylist training, only to impose costly repayment obligations on employees. According to the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance...
Medicare drug negotiation round one done
(The Center Square) – The Biden administration said Thursday round one of its negotiations with pharmaceutical companies to lower list prices for 10 of Medicare’s most popular drugs will save taxpayers $6 billion next year. The development comes as part of the $891 billion Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in 2022, which gives the federal government power to negotiate costs with drug manufacturers. List prices for medications that treat blood cancers, diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure and autoimmune disorders will decrease between 38% and...
Mid-Penn Football: Everything you need to know for the 2024 season
High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania on Aug. 23 and there’s a lot to know heading into Week 1. PennLive has you covered on all things in the Mid-Penn Conference heading into the season. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know. If you purchase a...
Thunderstorms Possible For NJ, PA This Weekend But 'Not Total Washout,' Forecasters Say
Accuweather says that a "total washout" is not likely in the east. However, "there will be enough rain and thunderstorms around to interfere with some outdoor plans, as well as slow travel and perhaps create dangerous conditions in some locations." A forecast map from the outlet shows downpours across both...
Cat missing for 1 year reunited with family thanks to microchip
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A cat was reunited with his family after he vanished nearly a year ago. The reunion happened at Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh on Thursday night, all because the bold kitty was microchipped, and it just happened to be National Check the Chip Day.The cat, named Juni, has quite a tale to tell. The family had just moved from Colorado to Pittsburgh, and when they got to their new home, their sneaky grey feline bolted from the car."The family just gets to Pittsburgh, and the cat escapes, and they had almost given up hope that they would ever...
2024 PSAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll: SHIP U. Volleyball
The Shippensburg University volleyball team has been ranked first in the 2024 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Preseason Coaches’ Poll, securing five out of eight first-place votes. Last season, the Raiders had a 23-9 overall record and a 13-1 conference record, securing the division title and advancing to the semifinals of the PSAC Tournament.
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