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Democratic candidates criticize school choice amid budget stalemate
(The Center Square) — To fix education funding, Democrats want to see the state government take on a bigger proportion of school funding. “The state budget is now almost a week late. We expect some critical decisions will be made over this weekend that we hope complete the budget,” said Marc Stier, executive director of the Pennsylvania Policy Center, during an online press conference with two Democratic state senate candidates. “The most critical decision will be about how we fund our schools.” ...
Kiski Township erred in withholding details of police chief's severance, legal expert says
Jul. 5—The Kiski Township Board of Supervisors accepted Lee Bartolicius' resignation as police chief Wednesday night, but residents — and even some officials — still are in the dark about the circumstances of his departure, including severance pay. That made informed public comment at the meeting difficult, possibly spelling legal trouble for the township, according to Melissa Melewsky, media ...
No more invasive species planting along state highways
(The Center Square) – A new law now requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to plant native species along state highways. Although the department began following the directive on its own, state Rep. Brett Miller said the “small, but mighty” bill makes the policy official and will “reach to every corner of Pennsylvania.” “We are all becoming more aware of the problems associated with non-native species and their negative impact on our ecosystem here in Pennsylvania,” he said on the House floor Wednesday. Burns said approximately 2,100 native plant species exist in Pennsylvania, including ferns, sedges, rushes, wildflowers, and vines. The new law defines non-native plants according to designation from the National Invasive Species Information Center. The center warns that invasive species threaten the extinction of native plants and animals and destroy the state’s biodiversity.
Back Mountain Farmer’s Market kicks off
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual rite of Summer is officially underway which is a big hit with the community. The annual Back Mountain Farmers Market kicked off Saturday at Dallas High School. Many came out to see what roughly three dozen vendors had to offer. The market is a great way to […]
Coming together for Michael Chippi’s 5k Run and Walk
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 500 runners and walkers laced up their shoes and braced the heat for a cause. The sound of the horn this morning marked the start of the second annual Michael Chippi 5k Run and Walk at the Blakely Borough Recreation Complex. The event honors Michael “Chippi” Cawley the […]
Water main break impacting residents in Luzerne County
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A water main break early Saturday has some residents waking up to discolored water. According to a post made by the Nanticoke Fire Department, a water main break occurred on Locust Street overnight. Susan Turcmanovich, the Media Affairs Manager for Pennsylvania American Water, stated that the 16-inch main break occurred overnight […]
The Burnt Norton holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
WILKES-BARRE — The Burnt Norton, a new restaurant at the corner of Northampton and Washington streets, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday morning. The restaurant’s owner, Dezarae Sabecky, did the honors of cutting the ribbon, which was provided by the city. The soft opening of the business was...
Wysox man still missing; family desperate for help
Towanda, Pa. — Family and friends of a man who has gone missing in the Wysox/Towanda area are asking for help to locate him, releasing a new photo of him from the day he was last seen. Shane Furman, 35, has been missing since June 19. He is approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5'9" inches, with brown hair and some facial hair. He was last seen exiting a moving vehicle, wearing pants, no shirt, shoes, and a baseball cap. He does not have a...
Gymnast Olivia Dunne Sparks Outrage In Fourth Of July Minidress
Olivia Dunne gained likes for her Fourth of July Instagram photos, but her fans weren’t happy. The LSU gymnast, 21, ditched her signature leotard for an all-white look over Independence Day, and she wasn’t taking selfies from her bedroom. Proving just how high-profile she’s become, Olivia accepted her...
Police looking for man found guilty of drug offenses
Williamsport, Pa. — Despite skipping a June trial, 12 jurors found Dondre Terrell McMillen of South Williamsport guilty of five felonies and a misdemeanor. A warrant was issued for McMillan shortly after the verdict was returned on June 21 at the Lycoming County Courthouse in Williamsport. The 30-year-old McMillan cut an electronic monitor off his ankle the day of the trial, according to an affidavit. A day before the trial,...
Pittsburgh won't be removing homeless encampments after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Do people experiencing homelessness have the right to camp out in cities like Pittsburgh? Over the objections of advocates for those experiencing homelessness, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled cities can enforce no-camping laws and take down tent encampments, even if there is no offer of alternative shelter or housing.In Pittsburgh, the tents will stay.Tucked behind the Allegheny County Jail is a sprawling encampment of 35 tents along the Eliza Furnace Trail."It's getting ridiculous. We have our two kids and I don't even really want to take them past it. They're definitely encroaching on the trail. You know,...
Wildlife art to be featured at Kettle Creek Gallery
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center will feature the work of Caroline Fegley throughout the month of July in a show titled “Blirb Studios-Wildlife Art.”. Fegley has done work with organizations such as Hawk Mountain Sanctuary,...
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