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New safety regulations to require defibrillators in underground mines
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Dec. 7 that underground coal mines will be required to install automated external defibrillators on the surface near the mine entry and...
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Former Pennsylvania football coach charged with producing child pornography...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Dec. 18 that Joseph J. Ostrowski, 28, of Wilkes-Barre was charged in a superseding criminal information with producing...
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Governor Corbett calls for moment of silence (Video)
Governor Tom Corbett has called for a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 21, in remembrance of the shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.After learning of the Sandy...
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Speed limits reduced on area roadways
Due to the winter storm impact upon our region, on Dec. 29 PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways in South Central Pennsylvania.PennDOT encourages motorists to avoid...
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DOH to offer free flu vaccinations at PA Farm Show (Video)
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Jan. 4 that it will offer free influenza vaccines at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 12.To date, influenza (flu) cases...
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PA NASP championships to be held on March 8
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) announced today, Jan. 14 that registration for Pennsylvania’s 2013 NASP State Tournament will open on Jan. 25 and run until Feb. 8.NASP helps school districts in...
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Traffic shift scheduled for southbound I-81
PennDOT is advising motorists of a traffic shift for southbound I-81 on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge. The scheduled shift is to begin overnight on Tuesday, Jan. 15 going into Wednesday, Jan. 16.If...
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Winter weather advisory brings winter weather safety tips (Video)
In the South Central region, temperatures are expected to drop to 10 degrees, today Jan. 22, and with the expectation of temperatures remaining at the lower to mid 20-degree mark through Sunday, Jan....
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Safe Haven Program hits 10-year milestone
Pennsylvania’s Newborn Protection Act (Safe Haven Program) was enacted 10 years ago, today, Feb. 6. Pennsylvania lawmakers passed the Newborn Protection Act on February 6 2003, establishing the Safe...
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Mayors across Pennsylvania join ‘Demand Action’ to reduce gun violence (Photos)
Five Pennsylvania mayors have joined in on a movement demanding that Congress take immediate action to prevent gun violence. In a PSA featuring a total of 30 mayors from across the nation, released...
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FBI releases photos of Boston bombing suspects (Photos)
Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office Richard DesLauriers, United States Attorney Carmen Ortiz, and FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) held a press briefing today, April 18,...
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PGC asks public to report sightings of wildlife affected by diesel spill...
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) on May 10, requested assistance from the public regarding sightings of wildlife that may have been harmed by the May 9 fuel tanker explosion on I-81.The Thursday...
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PGC investigates bald eagle death (Video)
A bald eagle found dead earlier this month in northwestern Pennsylvania is believed to have died from a bullet wound, the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) announced May 24. The investigation into...
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Kings Gap ‘Bring Back the Monarchs’ (Video)
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center Program Director, Gina Padilla announced on June 17 that the center will host “Bring Back the Monarchs” on June 30. This free program is open to the public.The...
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Maryland man pleads guilty to illicit sexual conduct with a minor
Frederick Singletary, 42, of Parkville, Maryland, pled guilty on June 21 to federal charges of traveling interstate to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and possession of child pornography...
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US experiences heat wave: What you need to know to keep safe
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports July 17 that more extreme weather, throughout the entire South Central and Central Pennsylvania area, is expected. Afternoon...
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Pennsylvania man charged with growing ‘pot’ on state game lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), and the PA Attorney General’s office, filed charges on Oct. 2 against a Wilkes-Barre man for allegedly growing 170 marijuana “pot” plants on state game lands in...
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Start the New Year with ‘First Day Hike’ at Kings Gap
Kings Gap Program Coordinator, Gina Padilla announced today, Dec. 23 that the Kings Gap Environmental Education Center will offer a free “First Day Hike” on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The “First Day Hike” was...
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PGC announce new case of CWD
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) announced today Jan. 2, that a new case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in Bedford County via ongoing surveillance of highway-killed deer.A...
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EAS issues emergency alert for Adams County residents
Alert PA issued an Emergency Alert at 11:10 am Jan. 21 for Adams County residents. The Adams County Department of Emergency Services is requesting that all residents within a ½ mile radius of the...
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