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Illegal poaching happens in Pennsylvania. A retired wildlife officer details encounters
While the majority of hunters follow the rules, there are people out under the cover of darkness illegally killing wildlife in Pennsylvania, including deer. Timothy “Tim” Flanigan, a retired wildlife conservation officer with the Pennsylvania Game Commission has recounted his experiences trying to catch poachers. ...
Wayne County YMCA planning move, expansion including indoor pool
Eric Linde, representing the YMCA board of directors, gave an update to Honesdale Borough Council on July 22 on plans to eventually relocate the Wayne County YMCA to a new, larger facility they plan to build in Cherry Ridge Township about three miles from the present location at 105 Park Street. More...
A Hobby Lobby store is coming to the Honesdale area
Hobby Lobby is coming to the Route 6 Mall near Honesdale. The arts and crafts retailer is leasing most of the former Kmart store site at the far right end of the mall, as seen from the parking lot. Texas Township Code Enforcement Officer Robert Bates confirmed Monday that Hobby Lobby was issued...
USDA sends $1.45 million to Pennsylvania for energy projects
(The Center Square) — The latest round of federal grants has sent $1.45 million to four projects in Pennsylvania to boost renewal energy and efficiency efforts. Half of the money goes to Reinford Farms, a dairy farm and trucking business in Mifflintown to replace a motor for its anaerobic digester, which breaks down food and […]
Children understanding diabetes at camp in Union County
MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — Camp Setebaid at Camp Mount Luther near Mifflinburg isn't your typical summer camp. It is for kids and teenagers with Type 1 diabetes. All week long, campers learn how to manage their diabetes while staying active at camp. "We are playing rocks later, which is similar...
Embark on a 9-mile fitness challenge to help feline friends live their best nine lives
Lewisburg, Pa. — Get ready to walk, run, or ride over nine miles during the month of August to benefit cats in the Susquehanna Valley! Registration is now open for the fifth annual Nine Miles for Nine Lives Fitness Challenge. Hosted by Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance and Lewisburg's cat café, The Scratching Post, the event lasts throughout the entire month of August. Participants can cover the distance all at once, or break it into chunks throughout the month. ...
Donald Trump back in Pennsylvania tonight for first time since Butler rally shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) — Former President Donald Trump is returning to Pennsylvania tonight for the first time since an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler Township earlier this month.Trump is scheduled to hold a rally at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg at 6 p.m., hours after he launched a racially insensitive attack against presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago.There is a large law enforcement presence outside the arena, with the Secret Service, Pennsylvania State Police, Capital Police and TSA on the scene. The increased presence comes as the Secret Service comes under scrutiny following the July 13 shooting.Wednesday afternoon,...
Here’s how to sign up to be a poll worker in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — With National Poll Worker Recruitment Day being Aug. 1, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt encouraged people to sign up to volunteer. Schmidt attended a poll workers’ training seminar Wednesday afternoon that was held in Philadelphia. “As someone who has worked in elections for many years, I can tell you that serving as […]
Lehigh Valley secures nearly $740K in 'Green Light-Go' funding
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley will get nearly $740,000 in funding to support traffic signal upgrades as part of the state Transportation Department’s “Green Light-Go” program. In a PennDOT release Wednesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll announced $30 million in funding directed...
Pennsylvania casinos ask court to force state to tax skill games found in stores equally to slots
The owners of twelve Pennsylvania casinos have asked the state’s highest court to declare that a tax on slot machine revenue is unconstitutional because the state doesn’t impose it broadly on cash-paying electronic game terminals known as skill games that can be found in many bars and stores.
Free tax filing service to start next year
Philadelphia, Pa. — Starting next year, Pennsylvanians will have an option to file their taxes online free of charge. Pennsylvania will join IRS Direct File for filing season 2025, announced Governor Josh Shapiro, U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) Secretary Janet Yellen, leaders from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR), Representative Brendan Boyle, and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon. IRS Direct File provides users with access to a free, easy-to-use online...
Latest Pa. budget leaves embattled childcare industry without much-needed funding to boost staffing
Low wages make it difficult for PA childcare providers to hire and retain staff, which can lead to long wait lists and abrupt closures. Children at Shady Lane School in Pittsburgh play in a sandbox. Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA. This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly...
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