Harrisburg, Pa. -- “A Call to CARE” is a one-hour original documentary film produced by WVIA that explores the Court-Assisted Re-Entry (CARE) Program that exists in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The Middle District’s CARE program is designed to hel…
The PA House recently passed legislation that would require K-12 schools to post their curricula online in a standardized, user-friendly manner. The goal is to help parents more easily research what their children will be taught in school.
Williamsport, Pa. -- Penn College continues to place students in jobs soon after graduation thanks to the school's vocational programs in high-demand fields, the college reported.
Submitted October 12, 2021
State representatives will review state gun laws on Monday at the Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar. The meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 18, at Tri-Town Volunteer Fire Company, 810 SR 49, Ulysses, Pa. The event starts at 6 p.m. Representatives Martin Causer and Clint Owlett will host t…
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Danville -- It’s not too late to get your flu shot – the best defense against getting the virus. Geisinger is hosting its final Super Saturday Flu Vaccine Day on Saturday, Oct. 16 for patients and Geisinger Health Plan members ages 3 and older.
State representatives will review state gun laws on Monday at the Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar. The meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 18, at Tri-Town Volunteer Fire Company, 810 SR 49, Ulysses, Pa. The event starts at 6 p.m. Representatives Martin Causer and Clint Owlett will host t…
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Danville -- It’s not too late to get your flu shot – the best defense against getting the virus. Geisinger is hosting its final Super Saturday Flu Vaccine Day on Saturday, Oct. 16 for patients and Geisinger Health Plan members ages 3 and older.
Harrisburg -- PennDOT and state organizations recently collaborated on a pilot project to pave part of Ridley Creek State Park roadway with pavement made from asphalt mixed with recycled plastic. Involved groups include PennDOT, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Depar…
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This article was originally published on the Chesapeake Bay Journal, a public service journalism publication. Bay Journal writes on environmental issues impacting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Harrisburg, Pa. — The former director of Luzerne County’s Children and Youth Services has been convicted by guilty plea to one count of endangering the welfare of children and two counts of obstruction in child abuse cases, according She resigned from her position after she was arrested in J…
Long called by some the “Andersonville of the North,” the prisoner of war camp in Elmira, New York, has been called the most notorious of all Union-run POW camps. It existed only from the summer of 1864 to July 1865, but in that time, and for long after, it became darkly emblematic of man’s …
Lock Haven, Pa. -- Sports brought 2018 Lock Haven University (LHU) graduate, Samantha Wilson, to LHU in 2014. Since graduating, sports have remained an integral part of her journey, as she continues building upon the foundation laid at LHU— working tirelessly toward her goal to become a nati…
Montoursville -- On October 12, PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian recognized 32 PennDOT employees for their outstanding performance with Star of Excellence Awards, PennDOT's highest recognition. Two employees from District 3, covering Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tiog…
State Sen. Mike Regan (R-York) hails from the same county as outgoing Gov. Tom Wolf. The York County legislator is now the second Republican state senator to express support for marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, according to the York Daily Record.
Pittsburgh, Pa. -- In a speech made at Pittsburgh's North Shore’s Riverfront Park on Wednesday, Shapiro followed through on his intentions to run for the Governor's seat.
Sunbury -- On October 8, Weis Markets announced the start of its six-week campaign in support of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), the nation's only nonprofit specifically supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and diseases like MS and ALS.
State College -- New voting legislation has reached the state legislature in direct response to voting issues brought to light by the 2020 general election. Rep. Scott Conklin proposed the legislation on Monday, claiming that it would improve voting and voter access across Pennsylvania. As a…
Harrisburg, Pa. -- Current declines in the prison population are a result of statewide efforts. Collaborations between community rehabilitation centers, correctional facilities, and state government have led to record lows in the state prison population.
