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Fish and Boat Commission accused of unconstitutional searches
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania law gives waterways conservation officers “unrestrained authority” to search private properties in violation of the U.S. Constitution, according to a new lawsuit filed Monday. Tim Thomas, who lives in a cabin along Butler Lake in Susquehanna County, alleged in federal court that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission entered his yard unpermitted multiple times in 2023 over supposed fishing violations that were later dismissed in court. ...
Wayne commissioners hear stories of addiction recovery through county's help
Lives saved from addictions, whether alcohol or drugs, were celebrated Sept. 19 by the Wayne County commissioners in Honesdale while making note of the ongoing free and confidential services provided by county agencies. The Wayne County Drug & Alcohol (D&A) Commission served 3,347 Wayne County residents between July 2023 and June 2024, Director Jeff Zerechak stated. In addition, John Nebzydoski, director of Wayne County Office of Behavioral and Developmental Programs, reported serving 779 county residents in that...
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