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Man Who Killed Curwensville Woman to be Sentenced Today

Man Who Killed Curwensville Woman to be Sentenced Today

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) - Damien Ditz finds out today, Wednesday, January 23, 2019, how much time he will serve in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Katrina Seaburn, in March 2017. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News, News
Brockway Schools Prepared for Safe 2 Say

Brockway Schools Prepared for Safe 2 Say

BROCKWAY, Pa. (EYT) – The Safe 2 Say Something Anonymous Reporting Program is a statewide initiative to give students a chance to protect themselves and their schools, and the Brockway Area School District is making sure its teachers know what to expect. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News
Teen Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole

Teen Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole

BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) - Police say a teen driver crashed into a utility pole after he lost traction on a slippery roadway in Bell Township on Monday afternoon. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News, News, Police & Fire Calls
Clearfield County Liquor License One of 25 Being Auctioned by PLCB

Clearfield County Liquor License One of 25 Being Auctioned by PLCB

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued an invitation for bids to award 25 expired restaurant licenses in the eighth license auction since Act 39 became effective in August 2016. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Police Officer Accused of Raping Multiple Women Inside Cruiser

Police Officer Accused of Raping Multiple Women Inside Cruiser

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday that following an extensive investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, police officer Robert Collins was arrested and charged with three counts of rape, two counts of aggravated indecent assault, four counts of witness intimidation, false imprisonment and related charges. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
SPONSORED: Surprises Abound at the Eric Shick Agency

SPONSORED: Surprises Abound at the Eric Shick Agency

NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (EYT) – Life is full of surprises, from unexpected opportunities to unseen calamities, and local businessman Eric Shick has experience with both. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News, News, Sponsored Content
Commissioners to Discuss 2019-20 Hunting, Trapping Seasons

Commissioners to Discuss 2019-20 Hunting, Trapping Seasons

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2019, from Jan. 27 through 29 at the agency’s Harrisburg headquarters. On Sunday, Jan. 29, beginning at 1 p.m., the commissioners will hear public recommendations for 2019-20 hunting and furtaking seasons and bag limits. Doors will open at noon. Individuals interested in offering public testimony – limited to five minutes – may register on a first-come, first-to-speak basis. On Monday, Jan. 28, the board will gather any additional public comments and hear Game Commission staff reports beginning at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. Registration for those interested in offering public testimony – limited to five minutes – also will begin at that time. PowerPoint presentations are not permitted during public comment periods. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the board will take up its prepared agenda to, among other initiatives, give preliminary approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for 2019-20. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. Antlerless deer license allocations for the 2019-20 seasons will be presented for the board to consider at its meeting in April. Harvest results from the 2018-19 deer seasons generally are announced in mid-March. The agenda for the January meeting is available at the Game Commission’s website, www.pgc.pa.gov. Under “Quick Clicks,” on the left side of the homepage, select “Meetings of the Board & Upcoming Events,” then click the link provided in the description of the Tuesday, Jan. 29 meeting. The Game Commission’s headquarters is located at 2001 Elmerton Ave., just off the Progress Avenue exit off Interstate 81 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Those unable to attend the meeting can watch much of it from home. The meeting is scheduled to be live-streamed beginning Monday morning, immediately following the conclusion of public comments. In addition, the full Board meeting on Tuesday is to be live-streamed beginning at 8:30 a.m. The live stream can be viewed on the agency YouTube Channel.
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania’s Industrial Hemp Plan Allows for Commercial Growing Operations

Pennsylvania’s Industrial Hemp Plan Allows for Commercial Growing Operations

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced Tuesday that the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) has submitted its state plan for industrial hemp to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and will re-open the 2019 program to include applications for commercial growing operations. Pennsylvania is only the second state to submit a state plan to USDA. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News, News, PA News
Punxsy Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Victim Waives Hearing

Punxsy Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Victim Waives Hearing

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) - A Punxsutawney man accused of making threats of violence against a couple waived his preliminary hearing yesterday. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News, News
Witness Leads Police to DUI Crash Suspect

Witness Leads Police to DUI Crash Suspect

PERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) - Punxsutawney-based State Police are investigating a suspected DUI-related crash that occurred on Tuesday evening in Perry Township. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2019 · Local News, News, Police & Fire Calls