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March 26, 2013

By Feed: A WGRC News Feed
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March 26, 2013

WHITE SPRINGS – Fire crews from Mifflinburg and surrounding communities rushed out to battle a fire last night at a home in Union County. The fire was located in the 1800 block of Penns Creek Road near White Springs. The fire started in the kitchen area of the home owned by Miles and Kathryn Maxfield. more»

Buy Fresh Buy Local® Focus Groups

By Feed: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
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March 25, 2013

PASA wants to design a message that will reach diverse communities to get the word out about the benefits of healthy eating, farmers markets and the importance of local food. What are your ideas about expanding the reach of Buy Fresh Buy Local® in our PA communities - especially among low-income, senior citizens and minority communities? more»

PPL EnergyPlus Trading Wing to Be Part of New Gambet Center for Business and Healthcare Education at DeSales University

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March 25, 2013

DeSales University to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for Gambet Center on April 5

Thompson discusses Forest Product Fairness Act with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsak

By Feed: News from U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Pennsylvania-5
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March 25, 2013

As many of you know, the forest products industry is a significant component of the rural economy – especially in the 5th District of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the industry has encountered substantial economic losses over the last decade in part due to the slumping housing market. Since 2005, Pennsylvania has lost between 10-20,000 jobs in the forest industry. more»

Thompson discusses Forest Product Fairness Act with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsak

By Feed: U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson
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March 25, 2013

As many of you know, the forest products industry is a significant component of the rural economy – especially in the 5th District of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the industry has encountered substantial economic losses over the last decade in part due to the slumping housing market. Since 2005, Pennsylvania has lost between 10-20,000 jobs in the forest industry. more»

LIHEAP Funding Deadline Extended to April 26

By Feed: Archived News from PPL
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March 25, 2013

Qualifying PPL Electric Utilities customers have another month to apply for help with energy bills

LG&E, KDFWR Launch Kentucky's First Peregrine Falcon Web Camera

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March 25, 2013

Watch eggs hatch in the coming days from inside falcon nest box 300 feet above ground

March 25, 2013

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March 25, 2013

ORWIGSBURG – A six year old child died in a crash as she and her mother were leaving Faith Church in Orwigsburg , yesterday morning. The crash happened around 11:30 at the entrance of the church along route 61 in West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County. State Police say 27-year-old Victoria Place, of Minersville, remains in critical condition at the Lehigh Valley Trauma Center. more»

Loyalsock Township Business Burglarized

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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8 weeks 6 days ago

Loyalsock Township Business Burglarized - PSP Montoursville are seeking additional information in a burglary that occurred that weekend on Warrensville Road. Trooper Erik Baralett said durng the overnight hours of March 17, someone walked down a private lane on that road and entered Loyalsock Firewood, located at 2455 Warrensville Road. more»

Jersey Shore Driver Killed in Woodward Township Accident

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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9 weeks 8 hours ago

Jersey Shore Driver Killed in Woodward Township Accident - PSP Lamar say a 22-year-old man died at the scene of a one-vehicle accident early Saturday morning. Trooper Jamesan Keeler said Skyler Wool was traveling south on Route 150 around 1:20 a.m. more»

Rollover Collision on West Fourth Street, Williamsport

By Patrick McCarty
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9 weeks 13 hours ago

Rollover Collision on West Fourth Street, Williamsport 6 a.m., March 25.

City of Williamsport Mourns Passing of Haberstroh

By MAYOR GABRIEL J. CAMPANA, CITY OF WILLIAMSPORT
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9 weeks 1 day ago

I am very sad to report that Christy Haberstroh, my executive secretary for 5 years, has passed away after suffering from cancer. Our city has lost a kind soul. Christy was an unselfish wife, mother, grandmother, and positive city employee who dedicated her life to make Williamsport a better place. more»

Liquor Privatization Legislation a Gradual Passage

By Rep. Garth Everett
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9 weeks 1 day ago
Soon, some grocery stores, among other retailers, may carry wine in Pennsylvania.

Following a lengthy debate and work to form a compromise plan, the House passed legislation that would finally move the sales of wine and liquor to the private sector in a deliberate, gradual process, Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) said today. more»

Partnership to Grant $834,900 to Local Nonprofits

By First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania
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9 weeks 1 day ago
Area non-profits, like Muncy Historical Society, participated in Raise the Region and will receive grants.

The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) in partnership with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, hosted Raise the Region on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 to help the communities of Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties support local nonprofit organizations fund raising efforts. more»

Marino Opines on Anniversary of Obamacare

By U.S. Representative Tom Marino
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9 weeks 1 day ago
Barack Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the White House. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

U.S. Representative Tom Marino (R-PA) released the following statement on the third anniversary of President Obama’s healthcare mandate: more»

Media Advisory - Senators Yaw and Pileggi to Unveil Natural Gas Service Legislation

By Feed: Senator Gene Yaw News Updates
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March 22, 2013

On Tuesday, March 26, Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) will unveil a legislative initiative designed to make natural gas service available to more Pennsylvanians.

Agriculture Secretary Reminds Pennsylvanians to License Their Dogs During ‘March Dog License Awareness Month’

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March 22, 2013

Agriculture Secretary Reminds Pennsylvanians to License Their Dogs During ‘March Dog License Awareness Month’

March 22, 2013

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March 22, 2013

PORT TREVORTON – Crews from Snyder, Perry, Northumberland and Union counties rushed to the scene of a four alarm fire this morning in Snyder County. The fire was called out around 8:30 this morning in a building at Keller’s Marine located at 2712 Main Street in Port Trevorton. The business services and sells boats and marine equipment. more»

Smith Says Liquor Privatization Bill Strikes Fair Compromise

By Feed: News from Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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March 22, 2013

House Speaker Sam Smith (R-Jefferson, Indiana, Armstrong) today voted in support of legislation to get the state out of the business of selling wine and spirits. House Bill 790 passed the House by a vote of 105-90. The measure now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Initiative Privatizing Wine and Spirits Sales Passes House

By Feed: House Majority Leader Mike Turzai
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March 22, 2013

HARRISBURG – In a historic vote, the House has passed legislation to privatize alcohol sales in Pennsylvania, getting the Commonwealth OUT of the business of selling wine and spirits, House Majority Leader Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) said upon passage of House Bill 790 by a vote of 105-90.

Mirabito says liquor bill will hurt rural areas

By Feed: Rep. Richard Mirabito, 83rd Legislative District
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March 21, 2013

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

House Passes Budget Offering Path to Fiscal Balance through Economic Growth, Expanded Domestic Energy Production

By Feed: News from U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Pennsylvania-5
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March 21, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson, R-Howard, today issued the following statement after the House passed H.Con.Res. 25, a resolution establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2014.  The measure passed by a vote of 221-207.  more»

House Passes Budget Offering Path to Fiscal Balance through Economic Growth, Expanded Domestic Energy Production

By Feed: U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson
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March 21, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson, R-Howard, today issued the following statement after the House passed H.Con.Res. 25, a resolution establishing the budget for the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2014.  The measure passed by a vote of 221-207.  more»

Pennsylvania State Police Graduate 73 New Troopers

By Pennsylvania State Police
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9 weeks 2 days ago
New Graduates: 73 men and women joined the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police following their graduation from the State Police Academy in Hershey. (photo credit: Dave Watson, PA State Police).

State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan today congratulated the 73 men and women joining the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police following their graduation from the State Police Academy in Hershey. more»

March 21, 2013

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March 21, 2013

MONTGOMERY - A gas worker and his wife were left homeless Wednesday afternoon after a fire destroyed their fifth-wheel camper on Fredna Avenue in Montgomery. Fire ripped through the camper very quickly after the owner discovered flames around the furnace about 2:30 p.m. more»

Firearms, Jewelry Stolen From Loyalsock Township Residence

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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9 weeks 2 days ago

Firearms, Jewelry Stolen From Loyalsock Township Residence - PSP Montoursville are seeking additional information regarding a burglary that occurred earlier this month in Loyalsock Township. Trooper Joel Miles said between 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on March 14, someone broke a basement window and entered the residence of Albert Stopper, 1004 Bonair Drive, Williamsport. more»

Yaw to Host Constituent Outreaches in Susquehanna County

By Feed: Senator Gene Yaw News Updates
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March 20, 2013

A representative from state Sen. Gene Yaw's office will be at the Great Bend-Hallstead Public Library on Wednesday, April 17th from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. more»

Yaw to Host Constituent Outreach in Union County

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March 20, 2013

A representative from state Sen. Gene Yaw’s office will be holding an outreach at the Union County Government Center from 10:30 until 11:30 am on Wednesday, April 3rd. 

0% Loan Opportunity for Farmers

By Feed: Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
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March 20, 2013

Announcing: Kiva Zip 0% interest loans

It sounds too good to be true, but it's a new loan program that is helping farms deal with cash flow and start-up expenses. Kiva.org has been a global microlender for decades, and Kiva Zip is their new subsidiary making 0% interest loans to small business owners in the US. more»

Should Pennsylvania Be in the Liquor Business?

By Gov. Tom Corbett
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9 weeks 3 days ago
December 1933, more than 1,000 store clerks are hired for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the first merit system employees ever hired in the commonwealth. In 1934, the first stores are opened. (Photo courtesy of PLCB).

Pennsylvania took a historic step toward reforming its liquor system when the House of Representatives Committee on Liquor Control approved Governor Corbett’s plan. more»

PA Rural-Urban Leadership Program Seeks Applicants

By State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming)
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9 weeks 3 days ago
RULE/PALP Alums volunteering at the PA Livestock Association Booth at the 2013 Farm Show.

The Pennsylvania Rural-Urban Leadership (RULE) program, a two-year leadership development initiative, is seeking applicants interested in becoming members of the program's 15th class, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming). more»

3 Easy Ways to Prepare for Spring Storms

By Feed: Archived News from PPL
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March 20, 2013

LG&E, KU Plan Year-Round for Mother Nature's Worst, Urge Customers to Be Ready

March 20, 2013

By Feed: A WGRC News Feed
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March 20, 2013

POINT TOWNSHIP - Route 147 just north of Route 405 in Northumberland County was closed for about an hour-and-a-half this morning after a car and a tractor trailer truck collided. The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Union County 9-1-1 officials tell us one person in the car was injured and trapped in the crash and had to be freed and taken to an area hospital. more»

Agriculture Department Seeking Producers to Market Local Products to Turnpike Travelers

By Feed: News from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
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March 20, 2013

Agriculture Department Seeking Producers to Market Local Products to Turnpike Travelers

Mid-Atlantic’s Top Bulls Offered at PA Livestock Evaluation Center 40th Anniversary Sale March 29

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March 20, 2013

Mid-Atlantic’s Top Bulls Offered at PA Livestock Evaluation Center 40th Anniversary Sale March 29

Rural-Urban Leadership Program RULE Seeks Local Leaders

By Feed: Senator Gene Yaw News Updates
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March 19, 2013

The Pennsylvania Rural-Urban Leadership RULE program, a two-year leadership development initiative, is seeking applicants interested in becoming members of the program's 15th class, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming).

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