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Nominations Being Accepted for 2021 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced Pennsylvanians are being asked to nominate their favorite trail for the 2021 Trail of the Year. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 27, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. Dept. of Health: 18 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Jefferson County, One New Case Reported in Forest County

Pa. Dept. of Health: 18 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Jefferson County, One New Case Reported in Forest County

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., October 26, that there were 1,407 new cases, in addition to 1,666 new cases reported Sunday, October 25 for a two-day total of 3,073 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 195,695. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 26, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Court Green Lights Hershey’s $350 Million Plan for Six Free Childhood Centers Around Pennsylvania

Court Green Lights Hershey’s $350 Million Plan for Six Free Childhood Centers Around Pennsylvania

A Dauphin County judge on Friday approved the Milton Hershey School’s plan to open six free early childhood centers around Pennsylvania for $350 million that will serve 900 low-income kids. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 25, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. Department of Health: Jefferson County Reports Four New COVID-19 Cases

Pa. Department of Health: Jefferson County Reports Four New COVID-19 Cases

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., October 24, that there were 2,043 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 192,622. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 24, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Secrecy Law for Pa. Utilities Gets Boost in Court Ruling Sidelining Public Records Agency

Secrecy Law for Pa. Utilities Gets Boost in Court Ruling Sidelining Public Records Agency

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A secrecy law criticized for giving Pennsylvania utility companies nearly unabated power to conceal information got a boost this week after a court ruled the state’s public records office has no power to compel disclosure. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 24, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement October 19-22: 473 Compliance Checks; Six Notices of Violation

State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement October 19-22: 473 Compliance Checks; Six Notices of Violation

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 473 licensed liquor establishments from Monday, October 19, through Thursday, October 22, to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social distancing, masking, and other health and safety requirements of the liquor code. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 24, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Reminds Voters About Drop Box Locations Ahead of Nov. 3 Election

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Reminds Voters About Drop Box Locations Ahead of Nov. 3 Election

HARRISBURG, Pa.  – Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar reminded Pennsylvania voters that they can drop off their mail-in or absentee ballots at drop box locations, at their county election office or at another officially designated location until 8 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, November 3. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 24, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Fall Turkey Season to Begin Next Weekend

Fall Turkey Season to Begin Next Weekend

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania’s fall turkey season kicks off on Saturday, October 31, in 19 of Pennsylvania’s 23 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), with more fall turkey hunting – including the return of a three-day Thanksgiving season – around the corner in much of the state. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 24, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, Sports
Counties Cannot Reject Mail Ballots Because of Mismatched Signatures, Pa. Supreme Court Rules

Counties Cannot Reject Mail Ballots Because of Mismatched Signatures, Pa. Supreme Court Rules

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Counties cannot reject mail-in and absentee ballots if a voter’s signature on the outer envelope does not match what’s on file, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Friday, making drawn-out challenges on Election Day less likely. FULL ARTICLE
Pa. Dept. of Health: Six New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Jefferson County, 2,219 New Cases Reported Statewide

Pa. Dept. of Health: Six New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Jefferson County, 2,219 New Cases Reported Statewide

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., October 23, that there were 2,219 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 190,579. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 23, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News