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Gov. Wolf once again proposes minimum wage increase to $12 an hour

Wednesday, January 29

Harrisburg, PA – Once again, Governor Tom Wolf is renewing his call to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour with a pathway to $15. Later this week, the governor’s plan to extend overtime... Read More.

45 people, including 2 in our area, charged in statewide welfare fraud investigation

Wednesday, January 29

Harrisburg, PA – Two women in our area, one from Clarion County and another from Jefferson County, were charged in a statewide welfare fraud investigation. The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud... Read More.

PA officials remind how to prepare for and respond to emergencies

Monday, January 27

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego, alongside Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director, Randy Padfield and officials from West Hanover Township Fire Department are encouraging local leaders, first responders, businesses and residents to... Read More.

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PA House Speaker Mike Turzai to retire after three terms

Saturday, January 25

Harrisburg, PA (AP) - Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai will not run for reelection in a critical year when Democrats are aiming to take control of the chamber. The Republican speaker made the announcement Thursday... Read More.

Former Steeler Antonio Brown to appear before Florida judge

Saturday, January 25

Broward County, FL - NFL free agent Antonio Brown is expected to appear before a Florida judge in bond court after a night behind bars. Brown turned himself in late Thursday night at the Broward County... Read More.

Philadelphia mayor: Mummers Parade “in jeopardy” for repeated blackface

Saturday, January 25

Philadelphia, PA (AP) - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has warned residents he will end the city's annual Mummers Parade if organizers don't curtail participants' inappropriate behavior, including blackface. Kenney's spokesperson says the mayor sent a... Read More.

Jefferson and Indiana County fire/ambulance companies awarded $267,970 in state funding

Friday, January 24

Brookville, PA - Fire and ambulance companies in Jefferson and Indiana Counties will get thousands of dollars in funding for each company via the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that... Read More.

State News

Gov. Wolf once again proposes minimum wage increase to $12 an hour

45 people, including 2 in our area, charged in statewide welfare fraud investigation

PA officials remind how to prepare for and respond to emergencies

PA House Speaker Mike Turzai to retire after three terms

Former Steeler Antonio Brown to appear before Florida judge

Philadelphia mayor: Mummers Parade “in jeopardy” for repeated blackface

Jefferson and Indiana County fire/ambulance companies awarded $267,970 in state funding

Rep. Matt Gabler says 2020 will be his final year in State House

Philly Flyers mascot Gritty allegedly punches child

Auditor General tours PA tech schools that offer hands-on skills