Articles by: Scott Shindledecker

A deer is seen in the South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, N.J., near private homes Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. Sharpshooters will take to the trees next week in South Mountain Reservation to deal with a problem that has become the scourge of many suburban communities: too many deer. Proponents of the 10-day hunt say the number of white-tailed deer must be reduced because they're destroying the vegetation, becoming a hazard for motorists and spread Lyme disease, which is carried by ticks on the deer. (AP Photo/Mike Derer)

Explore the Outdoors: Tick Season – Better Public Education Needed for Lyme Disease

A few months ago, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced that it will conduct a five-year environmental surveillance of ticks to assess the risk of tick-borne illnesses across Pennsylvania. FULL ARTICLE
by · June 10, 2019 · Local News, News, Uncategorized
Explore The Outdoors: Saturday Opener to Deer Season a Positive Change

Explore The Outdoors: Saturday Opener to Deer Season a Positive Change

Finally! After nearly 60 years of the first day of rifle deer season opening the Monday after Thanksgiving, the Pa. Game Commission recently approved a change to make the gun opener the Saturday after the holiday. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 28, 2019 · Local News, News, Sports, Uncategorized
Explore Outdoors: Go Inside a Black Bear Den with Game Commission’s New Live Stream

Explore Outdoors: Go Inside a Black Bear Den with Game Commission’s New Live Stream

Have you seen this? The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently launched a live black bear livestream on its website. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 25, 2019 · Uncategorized
Explore the Outdoors: It’s Time to Get Ready for Fishing

Explore the Outdoors: It’s Time to Get Ready for Fishing

It’s time to get ready for fishing! FULL ARTICLE
by · March 10, 2019 · Local News, News, Sports
Explore the Outdoors: Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania Inching Closer to Reality

Explore the Outdoors: Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania Inching Closer to Reality

After decades of wrangling to expand Sunday hunting opportunities in Pennsylvania, its probability is closer to reality than ever before. FULL ARTICLE
by · February 24, 2019 · Local News, News, Uncategorized
Punxsy Man Faces Jury Trial in Cat’s Death

Punxsy Man Faces Jury Trial in Cat’s Death

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) – A Punxsutawney man facing a cruelty to animals charge after he allegedly broke a cat’s neck, killing it, has been sent to the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 3, 2018 · Local News, News, Police & Fire Calls
All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Douglas Hunter

All American Awards & Engraving Soldier Spotlight: Douglas Hunter

Douglas L. Hunter, 89, of Punxsutawney, served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. FULL ARTICLE
by · April 1, 2018 · Local News, News, Soldier Spotlight
How Healthy is Jefferson County?

How Healthy is Jefferson County?

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — A recent report by a national publication ranks thousands of counties across the United States, including those in this region. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 31, 2018 · Local News, News
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebrated

National Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebrated

ANNVILLE, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), an official partner in the Department of Defense’s Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, reminded Pennsylvanians that Thursday was National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a time to remember the heroism, bravery, and sacrifices of Vietnam-era veterans and their families. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 30, 2018 · Local News, News
Charges Ordered Held for Court Against New Bethlehem Man in Child Sex Case

Charges Ordered Held for Court Against New Bethlehem Man in Child Sex Case

ARMSTRONG CO., Pa. (EYT) – A New Bethlehem man facing charges after he allegedly used a social media application to arrange sexual encounters with an underage boy had two counts for held for court and two others dismissed on Thursday. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 30, 2018 · Local News, News, Police & Fire Calls, Regional Headlines
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