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Top Pa. House Republican Wants to Greatly Expand Lawmakers’ Power Over the Governor, Executive Branch

Top Pa. House Republican Wants to Greatly Expand Lawmakers’ Power Over the Governor, Executive Branch

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The top Republican in the state House wants to give the legislature the ability to block regulations or administrative orders from the executive branch by a majority vote, a proposal that would significantly expand its power and curtail that of the governor. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 10, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play Ticket Worth More Than $1.4 Million Sold in DuBois

Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play Ticket Worth More Than $1.4 Million Sold in DuBois

DUBOIS, Pa. — Officials say a progressive top prize-winning ticket worth $1,466,416.50 for the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Fat Wallet game was sold at a Lottery retailer in DuBois on Saturday, November 6. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 10, 2021 · Local News, News
Police: Brookville Man Threatens to Kill Woman, Attempts to Block Her From Leaving After PFA Hearing at Courthouse

Police: Brookville Man Threatens to Kill Woman, Attempts to Block Her From Leaving After PFA Hearing at Courthouse

BROOKVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) - Multiple charges have been filed against a Brookville man who allegedly threatened to kill a woman and attempted to block her from leaving after a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order hearing at the Jefferson County Courthouse. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 10, 2021 · Local News, News, Police & Fire Calls
Letter to Editor: Members of Spc. Ross A. McGinnis VFW Post 2145 to Honor Veterans on November 11

Letter to Editor: Members of Spc. Ross A. McGinnis VFW Post 2145 to Honor Veterans on November 11

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Americanism Chairman, Valerie DeCorte submitted the following letter regarding Veterans' Day: FULL ARTICLE
James’ Bill on Mining Reclamation Passes House

James’ Bill on Mining Reclamation Passes House

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced on Tuesday that his bill, which would add a member of the Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation industry to the Mining Reclamation and Advisory Board (MRAB), passed the House of Representatives. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 10, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
A Massive Probe of Pa.’s Largest Pension Fund Is Nearly Done, But Taxpayers May Never Know the Results

A Massive Probe of Pa.’s Largest Pension Fund Is Nearly Done, But Taxpayers May Never Know the Results

HARRISBURG, Pa. — After months of work, prolonged silence from pension fund management, and more than $175,000 in legal bills, a law firm has just about completed its investigation into sweeping problems at the $73 billion, taxpayer-supported public pension plan for educators. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 10, 2021 · Local News, News, PA News
Two People Injured in Crash in Falls Creek Borough

Two People Injured in Crash in Falls Creek Borough

FALLS CREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) - Police say two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that took place on Main Street in Falls Creek Borough on Sunday afternoon. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 10, 2021 · Local News, News, Police & Fire Calls
Punxsy Man Charged With Choking Juvenile Victim During Domestic Dispute Waives Hearing

Punxsy Man Charged With Choking Juvenile Victim During Domestic Dispute Waives Hearing

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) - A Punxsutawney man waived his hearing in court Tuesday on charges from an incident where he allegedly choked a juvenile victim during a domestic dispute. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 10, 2021 · Local News, News, Police & Fire Calls
Vehicle Slams into Guide Rail End on I-80 in Union Township

Vehicle Slams into Guide Rail End on I-80 in Union Township

UNION TWP., Pa. (EYT) - Police have released the details of a crash where a vehicle slammed into a guide rail end along Interstate 80 westbound in Union Township. FULL ARTICLE
by · November 10, 2021 · Local News, News, Police & Fire Calls
State Police Calls: Disorderly Conduct, Identity Theft Investigations

State Police Calls: Disorderly Conduct, Identity Theft Investigations

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) - DuBois-based State Police are investigating the following calls: FULL ARTICLE
by · November 10, 2021 · Local News, News, Police & Fire Calls