Articles by: Chris Rossetti

Gov. Wolf: Corrections Announces First Group of Inmates Under Temporary Reprieve Program

Gov. Wolf: Corrections Announces First Group of Inmates Under Temporary Reprieve Program

HARRISBURG, Pa.  – Gov. Tom Wolf issued reprieves on Wednesday for the first group of Department of Corrections inmates who met criteria for the Temporary Program to Reprieve Sentences of Incarceration, which the governor established through order on April 10. A copy of the governor's order can be found as a PDF here or on Scribd. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 17, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
PLCB Opens Some Liquor Store Locations to Help in Online Sales; Locations Still Closed to In-Person Sales

PLCB Opens Some Liquor Store Locations to Help in Online Sales; Locations Still Closed to In-Person Sales

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Now fulfilling e-commerce orders from 49 facilities across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has significantly increased the number of orders it is accepting on a daily basis at FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 17, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Clarion and PASSHE West Universities Join to Host Virtual Recruitment Events

Clarion and PASSHE West Universities Join to Host Virtual Recruitment Events

CLARION, Pa. - Clarion University is one of five schools in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education that are collaborating to pilot the PASSHE West Virtual Recruitment Campaign. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 17, 2020 · Local News, News
Gov. Wolf: Emergency SNAP Benefit Distribution to Begin Today, Local Feeding Programs Available

Gov. Wolf: Emergency SNAP Benefit Distribution to Begin Today, Local Feeding Programs Available

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Department of Human Services (DHS) will begin an emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit issuance on Thursday in line with the federal government’s interpretation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 17, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
D9Sports Tournament of Champions Boys’ Final Four: 2015 Redbank Valley vs. 2002 Karns City; 2007 DCC vs. 2013 Johnsonburg

D9Sports Tournament of Champions Boys’ Final Four: 2015 Redbank Valley vs. 2002 Karns City; 2007 DCC vs. 2013 Johnsonburg

The boys’ Final Four is set in the D9Sports Tournament of Champions with two KSAC teams and two AML teams set to do battle to see who the fans deem the best team of the D9Sports.com Era (2001-present). FULL ARTICLE
by · April 17, 2020 · Local News, News, Sports
Over a Million Unemployment Claims in PA Have Slowed the System Down

Over a Million Unemployment Claims in PA Have Slowed the System Down

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) - Between March 15 and April 12, 2020, over 1.3 million Pennsylvanians filed for unemployment, according to data provided on the Commonwealth’s website. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 16, 2020 · Feature, Local News, News, PA News
Jefferson County Commissioners Develop Economic Recovery Team

Jefferson County Commissioners Develop Economic Recovery Team

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) - The Jefferson County Commissioners have developed an economic recovery team in response to business concerns during COVID-19. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 16, 2020 · Local News, News
Wolf Administration Provides Relief for Taxpayers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

Wolf Administration Provides Relief for Taxpayers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday the Department of Revenue is providing relief to Pennsylvanians and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The department is offering taxpayers increased flexibility, additional time to meet their tax obligations, and a pause on several of its standard enforcement actions. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 16, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Human Services Secretary Encourages All Pennsylvanians to Help Report Child Abuse Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

Human Services Secretary Encourages All Pennsylvanians to Help Report Child Abuse Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and Angela Liddle, President and CEO of the PA Family Support Alliance, on Wednesday reminded Pennsylvanians that DHS’ ChildLine, a 24/7 hotline for reporting concerns of child abuse or neglect, is still fully operational and available at 1-800-932-0313 for Pennsylvanians seeking to report potential cases of child abuse or neglect. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 16, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Program Readies Clarion U. Education Alumni to Teach Online

Program Readies Clarion U. Education Alumni to Teach Online

CLARION, Pa. - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has mandated that Pennsylvania public schools remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year, and school districts are planning how to move instruction online. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 16, 2020 · Clarion University, Local News, News