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Route 125 Mine Subsidence Fix Progressing

By RICK MASON, penndot
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17 weeks 5 days ago

Montoursville - Here's an update on the remedial work taking place at that mine subsidence that forced the closure of State Route 125 south of Shamokin in Northumberland County recently. more»

Candidates: Running for Office?

By NorthcentralPA.com
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48 weeks 6 days ago

Are you running for office? Let our readers know more about you and your
opinions, as well as your position on important local issues.Use this form to send us your announcement. E-mail News@NorthcentralPA.com to request a video interview. more»

DEP Awards 73 Grants to Protect, Improve Watersheds in 36 Counties

By Amanda Witman, DEP
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1 day 10 hours ago
Watershed diagram (Google images)

HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection announced today that it will invest in 73 watershed protection projects intended to improve watersheds, stormwater runoff, acid mine drainage and educational programs, among other environmental efforts. more»

DEP Announces Regional ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Workshop in Ridgway, Elk County

By DANIEL SPADONI, dep
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1 day 10 hours ago

Williamsport - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection invites industries, businesses, utilities and local government to an introductory workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 15, about the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001, a program designed to promote energy efficiency and reduce operating costs for a variety of organizations.
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Pennsylvania State Police Looking for Farm Show Shooting Suspect

By Maria A. Finn, Pennsylvania State Police
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1 day 11 hours ago

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old Beau Gaylord Robinson, a suspect in a shooting this morning in the parking lot of the Pennsylvania Farm Show. more»

Marino: Numbers Aside, Americans Are Still Suffering

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February 3, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 3, 2012

Rep. Marino Issues Statement on Latest Unemployment Report

WASHINGTON – U. S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, issued this statement in response to today’s unemployment report: more»

February 3, 2012 - Sen. Yaw's TV Report: A Look at the 96th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show

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February 3, 2012

This month's 'Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw' focuses on agriculture at the 96th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.

Mirabito offers state tax forms, assistance with property tax rebates

By Barb Fellencer, House Democratic Communications
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2 days 9 hours ago
State tax forms can be obtained from Rep. Rick Mirabito's office in Williamsport.

State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, said today his constituent service office offers state tax forms at Suite G-2, 800 W. Fourth St., Williamsport.
 
"Residents can visit my office if they need these forms," Mirabito said.
 
In addition, Mirabito said assistance with the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms is available in his office.
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PennDOT Details Modernization Efforts on New Webpage

By Dennis Buterbaugh, penndot
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2 days 9 hours ago

Public Invited to Track Progress

Harrisburg - PennDOT's efforts to modernize and improve the way it does business - ensuring the efficient use of taxpayer dollars - are detailed on a new webpage announced today by Transportation Secretary Barry J. Schoch. more»

Marino Announces Academy Nominations

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February 2, 2012

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Feb. 2, 2012

           

Marino Nominates 21 High School Seniors to Service Academies

TUNKHANNOCK -- U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, has announced the nomination of 21 men and women to four U.S. service academies for the coming academic year. more»

Congressional Staff Sets District Outreach

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February 2, 2012

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Feb. 2, 2012

 

Marino’s Staff in Bradford, Pike and Wayne Counties

TUNKHANNOCK – A representative of U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, will hold office hours in Bradford, Pike and Wayne counties this month, it was announced by District Director Dave Weber. more»

Marino: Build the Pipeline

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February 2, 2012

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Jan. 24, 2012

 

Marino Op-Ed: Killing Keystone XL Pipeline Un-American

Consider this. You are presented with a $7 billion, shovel-ready project that would immediately create 20,000 good-paying, union-scale jobs with the promise of thousands more. more»

Marino Votes for Federal Pay Freeze

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February 2, 2012

                                                     
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Feb. 1, 2012

 

Marino Votes for Pay Freeze, Expresses Concerns for Law Enforcement

U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, today voted in favor of HR3835 which extends the pay limits for federal employees and members of Congress. more»

DEP Seeks Information about Antique Medical Kit Containing Radium-226

By Deborah Fries, DEP
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3 days 20 hours ago
An antique medical kit containing radioactive material was found in a Chester County trash bin.

NORRISTOWN -- The Department of Environmental Protection is asking anyone who knows the history of an antique medical kit found in a Chester County trash bin to contact the agency’s Bureau of Radiation Protection. more»

Gasland Director Arrested At Congressional Hearing

By Kathleen Sutcliffe, Earthjustice
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3 days 20 hours ago

Apparently Fracking and the First Amendment don't mix.

It’s no surprise that oil and gas industry friendly politicians have fought to allow industry to keep secret the list of chemicals they pump underground during the fracking. more»

Marino: Killing Keystone Pipeline Un-American

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February 1, 2012

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Jan. 24, 2012

Op-Ed: Killing Keystone XL Pipeline Un-American

BY REP. TOM MARINO more»

Rose Valley Lake Property Rights Approved by Fish Commission

By eric levis, PFBC
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4 days 17 hours ago

HARRISBURG, Pa.– At its 100th quarterly business meeting held today, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) approved several property transactions, finalized new regulations for Lake Erie, and awarded two grants for projects on the Lehigh and Susquehanna rivers. more»

Marino: Killing Keystone Pipeline Un-American

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January 31, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 24, 2012

Op-Ed: Killing Keystone XL Pipeline Un-American

BY REP. TOM MARINO more»

Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing

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January 31, 2012

WHAT: Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies

WHEN: 10 a.m. Feb. 1

WHERE: 311 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. more»

Wayne County Office Hours

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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January 31, 2012

WHAT: Wayne County Office Hours

WHEN: 1:30-4 p.m. Feb. 24

WHERE: Wayne County Commissioners Office, 925 Court St., Third Floor, Honesdale

APPOINTMENTS are recommended but not necessary.

INFO: 570-836-8020

 

Wayne County Office Hours

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January 31, 2012

WHAT: Wayne County Office Hours

WHEN: 1:30-4 p.m. Feb. 10

WHERE: Wayne County Commissioners Office, 925 Court St., Third Floor, Honesdale

APPOINTMENTS are recommended but not necessary.

INFO: 570-836-8020

Pike County Office Hours

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January 31, 2012

WHAT: Pike County Office Hours

WHEN: 9-11 a.m. Feb. 24

WHERE: Pike County Administration Building, 506 Broad St., Milford

APPOINTMENTS are recommended but not necessary

INFO: 570-836-8020

 

Pike County Office Hours

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January 31, 2012

WHAT: Pike County Office Hours

WHEN: 9-11 a.m. Feb. 10

WHERE: Pike County Administration Building, 506 Broad St., Milford

APPOINTMENTS are recommended but not necessary

INFO: 570-836-8020

Bradford County Office Hours

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January 31, 2012

WHAT: Bradford County Office Hours

WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 23

WHERE: Bradford County Commissioners Office, 301 Main St., Towanda.

APPOINTMENTS are recommended but not required.

INFO: 570-322-3961

Bradford County Office Hours

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January 31, 2012

WHAT: Bradford County Office Hours

WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 9

WHERE: Bradford County Commissioners Office, 301 Main St., Towanda.

APPOINTMENTS are recommended but not required.

INFO: 570-322-3961

 

Registration is Now Open for the 2012 Great American Cleanup of PA

By Todd Crouch
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5 days 8 hours ago
Volunteers cleaned up a section in Newberry during last year's Great American Cleanup of PA.

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced that registration is now open for the 2012 Great American Cleanup of PA. Event coordinators can visit the Great American Cleanup of PA webpage, www.gacofpa.org, to register their event.  more»

State Police Make Cold Case Arrest in 1979 Beaver County Homicide

By Maria A. Finn, Pennsylvania State Police
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5 days 9 hours ago
Gregory Scott Hopkins, 65, was arrested by state police on Sunday and charged with criminal homicide in the strangling death of Catherine Janet Walsh.

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania State Police and the Beaver County District Attorney’s Office today announced the arrest of a Bridgewater man who is charged in the 1979 strangling death of Catherine Janet Walsh.   more»

New Regulations for Commercial Drivers in Effect

By RICK MASON, penndot
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Bonnie Brown Named PennDOT District 3-0 Employee of the Year for 2011

By RICK MASON, penndot
in
1 week 3 days ago

Montoursville - Bonnie Brown, Clerk Typist II for the Maintenance Unit, has been named the PennDOT District 3-0 district office Employee of the Year for 2011. more»

Mirabito urges college students to apply for summer PennDOT positions

By Barb Fellencer, House Democratic Communications
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1 week 5 days ago

State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, today said PennDOT is accepting applications for its 2012 Summer Employment Program. more»

Marino Introduces One Subject at a Time Act

By Feed: Congressman Thomas Marino - Representing the 10th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
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January 23, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 23, 2012

Marino Bill Would `Change Business as Usual in Washington’

WASHINGTON –  U.S.  Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, on Monday introduced the One Subject at a Time Act that he says will “change business as usual in Washington.” more»

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