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LIHEAP applications available for heating help

Tuesday, October 19

Harrisburg, PA - If you meet income guidelines (150 percent of the Federal Poverty Limit), you could qualify for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Applications are open now, and the amount... Read More.

Deadline to register for November election is today

Monday, October 18

Harrisburg, PA – If you're not already registered, today is the final day to register to vote in the November municipal election. Remember, you will need to re-register if you have recently changed your name... Read More.

PA Drug and Alcohol Secretary awarded National Service Award

Sunday, October 17

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced Secretary Jen Smith has been awarded the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Director’s (NASADAD) State Service Award which recognizes... Read More.

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Firearms purchase background checks, denials down after record high

Sunday, October 17

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) continues to see a decline during the third quarter of 2021 after record-breaking previous quarters. In... Read More.

Pennsylvania laboratory looking for missing portable nuclear gauge

Saturday, October 16

Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pennsylvania State Police are assisting in the search for a missing portable nuclear gauge containing sealed sources of radioactive material that belongs to... Read More.

Clarion, Edinboro, Cal U become PennWest University

Friday, October 15

Clarion, PA – As three state universities merge together, a new name has been announced for the combination of Clarion, Edinboro, and California Universities. The new combined college will be known as Pennsylvania Western University,... Read More.

Penn State main campus employees required to get COVID vaccine by Dec. 8

Thursday, October 14

State College, PA – All faculty and staff at Penn State's main campus at University Park are now being required to prove that they fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees at the main campus must be... Read More.

Gov. Wolf: 70 percent of Pennsylvanians 18 and older are fully vaccinated

Thursday, October 14

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced 70 percent of Pennsylvanians aged 18 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as of Wednesday, Oct. 13. “Today, the commonwealth has reached a milestone in our fight... Read More.

Deadline to register to vote in Nov. 2 election quickly approaching

Wednesday, October 13

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid today reminded Pennsylvanians that they have one week – until Oct. 18 – to register to vote in the November municipal election. "All eligible Pennsylvanians who are not... Read More.

Report poachers to PA Game Commission Operation Game Thief

Wednesday, October 13

HARRISBURG, PA - Poachers are thieves. Help us catch them. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Operation Game Thief (OGT) program protects wild birds and wild mammals by encouraging those with information related to wildlife crimes to... Read More.