Pa.’s Failure to Mandate Quicker Death Reporting Before the Coronavirus Fueled Wild Data Fluctuations, Mistrust
For years, Pennsylvania has had a hard time counting its dead. FULL ARTICLE
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Featured Local Job: Cooks and Chefs
Sweet Basil Italian Restaurant has open positions for cooks and chefs. FULL ARTICLE
Over 700 Grams of Meth Found During Traffic Stop in Jefferson County
BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) - An area man is facing felony drug charges after over 700 grams of methamphetamine was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Bell Township. FULL ARTICLE
Timblin Man Enters Residence Through Second Story Window, Restrains & Threatens Woman
BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) - Police say a Timblin man was arrested on Tuesday for breaking into a woman's house and then restraining and threatening her. FULL ARTICLE
Jefferson County Adoptable Pet of the Week: Carrot
This week's Jefferson County Adoptable Pet of the Week is Carrot. FULL ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Requests Additional Assistance for All SNAP Recipients Following Federal Court Ruling
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has submitted a request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that would extend additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to all SNAP recipients. FULL ARTICLE
Punxsy Woman Who Yelled ‘Black Lives Matter,’ Struck Officer Waives Hearing
PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) - A Punxsutawney woman who reportedly hit a state trooper with a car door during a traffic stop waived her hearing in court on Tuesday. FULL ARTICLE
SPONSORED: Vehicle Storage Now Available at Wessex Performance!
SLIGO, Pa. - Give your car, truck, boat or camper somewhere nice to spend the winter. Call Wessex Performance today! FULL ARTICLE
85-Year-Old Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Disabled Woman Waives Hearing
PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) - An 85-year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a disabled woman at a residential facility in Punxsutawney waived his hearing in court on Tuesday. FULL ARTICLE
L&I Takes Additional Action Against New Wave Of PUA Fraud
HARRISBURG, Pa. – On September 23, The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced that due to an alarming spike in suspicious applications for unemployment benefits through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, additional anti-fraud and identity verification measures will be put in place. FULL ARTICLE
