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‘The 48’: Don’t miss events in Renfrew and area
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town in the next 48 hours. The Renfrew and Area Connection Centre will continue their weekly Pop-Up Markets every Thursday evening from 4-7 at their office on 161 Raglan St. South, right next to the Renfrew Public Library! If you are a young entrepreneur and would like to join one of the pop up markets please email to reserve your spot.
Pa. restarts plan to upgrade voter registration and election management systems
Upgrades will come in stages over a, at minimum, four year process. After a multi-year delay, the state is back on track to upgrade several software systems to manage election data like voter registrations, election-night reporting and campaign finance figures. The previous administration under Gov. Tom Wolf started the effort...
Case Against Local Wanted Man Accused of Eluding Police in Clarion County Moves Forward in Court
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — A hearing for a Parker man who reportedly fled from police in Rimersburg Borough was waived for court on Tuesday morning. According to court documents, the following criminal charges against 39-year-old Dustin Hawk, of Parker, were waived for court during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, July 2, in front of District Judge Jeffrey C. Miller:
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Pennsylvania House passes historic marriage equality legislation
(WJET/WFXP) – A historic marriage equality legislation has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. On Tuesday, July 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2269 with a historic 133-68 vote. This passing marks the first time marriage equality legislation has been moved through a chamber of the General Assembly. HB 2269 amends Title 23, […]
Baker’s bill modernizing professional licensure standards/practices becomes law
WILKES-BARRE — Sen. Lisa Baker on Wednesday said Senate Bill 403 — now Act 32 of 2024 – resolves long-standing issues and updates critical provisions to align the law with current professional standards and practices. Baker, R-Lehman Township, said the legislation modernizing the Engineer, Land Surveyor and...
Senate passes bill that would benefit farmers, veterans
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A bill that would benefit farmers, veterans and sportsmen in Pennsylvania was approved by the Senate, according to Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). Senate Bill 916 was approved on Wednesday, July 3 and is headed to the governor for his signature. The bill authorizes farmers to make deliveries directly to homes using […]
Emlenton Woman Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — An Emlenton woman was involved in a collision in Mercer County on Monday evening. According to Mercer-based State Police, the crash happened at the intersection of Cranberry Road and George Junior Road in Pine Township, Mercer County, around 5:21 p.m. on Monday, July 1.
Renfrew town council expands workforce to meet growing recreation needs
Renfrew Town Council made one important personnel move ahead of the summer break. They approved the addition of four new full-time and one-term maintenance positions within the recreation operations department in order to fill the increased demand for upkeep of local facilities like the myFM Centre. Councillor Clint McWhirter says...
Local Woman Accused of Stealing Adult Toy, Other Items from Walmart Totaling Nearly $500
CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Police say a local woman allegedly stole several items, including an adult toy, from Walmart in Cranberry totaling nearly $500. According to court records, Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 46-year-old Courtney Maund, of Tionesta, in District Judge Patrick Lowrey’s office on Tuesday, July 2.
Butler's Drew Griffith named 2023-24 TribLive HSSN Boys Athlete of the Year
Jul. 3—Drew Griffith discusses his record-setting year with TribLive HSSN's Don Rebel on the Rebel Yell podcast. ------Butler senior Drew Griffith broke a national record on a track in Boston and smashed another record at the state championships in Shippensburg. Yet, neither is necessarily his favorite place to run. In fact, the reigning state cross country champion says he'd prefer to go for ...
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