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Penn State University Has Not Reimbursed Pa. State Police for Security at Proud Boys Event

Penn State University Has Not Reimbursed Pa. State Police for Security at Proud Boys Event

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police sent 70 employees to Penn State’s University Park campus in October to provide additional security for an event featuring one of the founders of the Proud Boys, a violent extremist group. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 28, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
DEP Releases Final 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan and Online Atlas of Water Resources and Use Trends

DEP Releases Final 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan and Online Atlas of Water Resources and Use Trends

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Friday released the final 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan to inform leaders’ decision making and educate Pennsylvanians on sustainable use of our lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 28, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
How Pennsylvania Homeowners Can Apply for Mortgage and Utility Assistance

How Pennsylvania Homeowners Can Apply for Mortgage and Utility Assistance

Pennsylvania received $350 million from the federal government to help homeowners who fell behind on their mortgages during the pandemic. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 27, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Tax Caps Leave Many PA Municipalities with Few Ways to Raise Revenue

Tax Caps Leave Many PA Municipalities with Few Ways to Raise Revenue

MCKEAN CO., Pa. – Bradford, a small city situated just a few miles south of the New York state line in McKean County, no longer has 24-hour police coverage. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 26, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Vehicle, Speed Restrictions Lifted on I-79, I-80 and I-376

Vehicle, Speed Restrictions Lifted on I-79, I-80 and I-376

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has lifted the vehicle and speed restrictions on interstates in the northwest region. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 25, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
PA Fish & Boat Commission Encouraging Safety During Changing Seasons, Conducts Quarterly Business

PA Fish & Boat Commission Encouraging Safety During Changing Seasons, Conducts Quarterly Business

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) began its quarterly business meeting by encouraging anglers to be safe on the ice and water when taking advantage of remaining winter fishing opportunities, especially during times when the temperature warms but the water remains very cold. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 24, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
How Communities in North-Central Pa. Are Attempting to Preserve a Scarce Resource: Darkness

How Communities in North-Central Pa. Are Attempting to Preserve a Scarce Resource: Darkness

Communities in north-central Pennsylvania are taking action to limit outdoor artificial lighting that is encroaching on what has become a crucial resource in the region: darkness. FULL ARTICLE
by · January 23, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News
Clearfield Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine

Clearfield Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A resident of Clearfield, PA pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced on Friday. FULL ARTICLE
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro Loosens His Predecessor’s Notoriously Strict Gift Ban for Top Officials

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro Loosens His Predecessor’s Notoriously Strict Gift Ban for Top Officials

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Top officials for Pennsylvania’s governor are now allowed to accept an occasional free lunch while on duty. FULL ARTICLE

by · January 21, 2023 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Reynoldsville Woman Pleads Guilty in Return to Sender Drug Trafficking Investigation

Reynoldsville Woman Pleads Guilty in Return to Sender Drug Trafficking Investigation

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to violation of federal narcotics, firearms, and money laundering laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around the counties of Jefferson, Clearfield, and Allegheny, United States Attorney Cindy Chung announced on Friday. FULL ARTICLE