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PennDOT announces maintenance projects in Elk County
ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a series of maintenance activities in Elk County for the week of April 15. Below the full list of maintenance work, locations and dates can be found. Drivers should expect flaggers to be in the roadways to provide traffic control during daylight hours […]
Cambria, Elk County awarded for local government excellence
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Multiple Pennsylvania municipalities and local government officials were recognized on Wednesday, including some in Elk and Cambria County. Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger recognized them during the 28th Annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence for their dedication to […]
Elk County and Ridgway Borough to Discuss Community Development Block Grant Program at Public Hearing
Elk County and Ridgway Borough have scheduled a Public Hearing on April 25, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Elk County Courthouse Annex Building to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Everyone, including those with disabilities and limited English proficiency, is welcome.
Concealed carry seminar to take place in Elk County
ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Representative Mike Armanini (R – Clearfield/Elk) will be hosting an upcoming concealed carry seminar. Armanini said he wants to make sure residents are aware of their Second Amendment rights. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, April 24 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Johnsonburg Fire Department (99 Clarion […]
Opioid settlement cash a boon to Pa. prosecutors but public defenders are being turned away
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. As the opioid crisis raged across Pennsylvania, public defenders increasingly represented people whose charges stemmed from their addiction. In Elk County — a sparse mountainous region home to just over 30,000 people — local officials saw opioid settlement funds as a much-needed solution.
Opioid Settlement Cash a Boon to Pa. Prosecutors, but Public Defenders Are Being Turned Away
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. As the opioid crisis raged across Pennsylvania, public defenders increasingly represented people whose charges stemmed from their addiction. In Elk County — a sparse mountainous region home to just over 30,000 people — local officials saw opioid settlement funds as a much-needed solution. Gary Knaresboro, Elk County’s chief public defender, said his office interacts directly with people experiencing addiction. He believes public defenders are often uniquely positioned to intercede to change lives for...
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