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Route 61 reopened after gas leak
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—Officials have announced that Route 61 has reopened after a gas leak in New Castle Township Tuesday morning. According to an update from state police, utility crews were working on the scene Wednesday morning to get the gas line repaired. UGI’s Principal Communications Leader John Mason said final repairs were underway and crews […]
Hubbard Residents: Participate in Our Annual Electronics Recycling Event on June 8
The City of Hubbard has scheduled its annual Electronics Recycling Event for June 8, 2024. It will be held in the parking lot of the Hubbard City Administration Building from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event, supported by a joint grant from the city and township, is in partnership with local environmental organizations. It is open only to residents of the city and township, not including those from Pennsylvania. The event is intended for residential households, and businesses are not allowed to participate. Volunteers are needed for the event to run smoothly. Those interested in volunteering can contact the Mayor’s Office at 330-534-3090.'Visit here for more details.
Update: Penny-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit part of Pennsylvania Saturday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:26 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Mercer, Lawrence, Butler and Beaver counties. The storms are packing penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 1:26 p.m., Doppler radar...
Slippery Rock's Role in National Security: Local DCSA Training Division Enhances Federal Defense Efforts
The Background Investigations Training Division, located in Slippery Rock, PA, provides training for DCSA Special Agents and Quality Reviewers. This division is an important component of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), which is part of the Department of Defense with its headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. The DCSA operates field offices throughout the United States.
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