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Rail Freight Grants Awarded to Clearfield/Elk Counties

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UNDATED - Almost six million dollars has been awarded for railway reconstruction in Clearfield and Elk Counties.$2.9 million dollars will be used to improve 28 miles of tracks in Clearfield and Elk Counties. These routes will have resurfacing and installation of new detectors along... Read More.

PennDOT Offering College Student Summer Jobs

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UNDATED - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is looking to hire college students this summer.Between May and August, students will help with seasonal work, including sign upgrades, maintenance and custodial services for roadside rest stops, and flagging dutiesTo be eligible you must be over... Read More.

PennDOT Offices Closed For Christmas Holiday

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UNDATED - PennDot offices will be closed during the Christmas holiday, here’s everything you need to know. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed only on December 25th for Christmas.Even though physical locations will be... Read More.

Military Themed License Plates Honoring PA Veterans

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UNDATED - You are now able to pick one of six new military themed license plates in Pennsylvania. Honoring the service of PA veterans, the six plate’s designs range from individual achievements to deployment recognition, some of the plates are also dedicated to women who... Read More.

Sunday Hunting Legislation Proposed

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UNDATED - A newly proposed legislation in Pennsylvania plans to remove Sunday hunting bans.The Pennsylvania Game Commission only allows you to hunt on a few select Sundays each year. Now, a bill sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin proposes to lift the ban.Laughlin believes that hunting... Read More.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Approaching

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UNDATED - There is still time to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program if you have not already.As of reporting, the Department of Revenue has awarded over $300 million dollars worth of eligible applications.You have until December 31st to submit your form online... Read More.

Area Gas Prices on the Raise

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UNDATED - Gas prices are starting to go up state-wide.According to Triple-A, Clearfield County went up the least with a four cent increase to $3.42 dollars a gallon.Jefferson County went up nine cents to an average of $3.40Elk County went up the most, raising... Read More.

Revolutionizing Waste Management in Pa

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DUBOIS - You may think that garbage collection ends on the curb, however major waves are coming through the garbage collection business, revolutionizing the industry.In Pittsburgh, approximately $23 million dollars was used to upgrade a recycling facility, modernizing the plant to quickly and efficiently... Read More.

Mangione Charged with Murder

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ALTOONA - The man accused of shooting and killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City is behind bars after being arrested in an Altoona McDonalds is now facing Murder Charges.26 year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested by police Monday morning, being found... Read More.

Almost One Million Dollars Awarded for Area Affordable Housing

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UNDATED - Elk and Clearfield Counties have received $900,000 dollars to rehabilitate 12 homes.Clearfield County is receiving $500,000 dollars to improve four occupied homes in the City of DuBois and Sandy Township.Elk County is getting $400,000 dollars to rejuvenate eight homes.This all stems from... Read More.