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‘I’m still shocked’: Tech workers offer insider account of mass layoffs

Monday, January 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Layoffs have battered the tech industry in 2023, carrying over a series of job cuts that began last year. In all, about 50,000 people have lost their positions this month.Tech giants such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon have led the sector... Read More.

Clearfield County woman faces charges after stealing over $14,000 as church treasurer

Thursday, January 26 by Louise Bennett

KYLERTOWN – A Clearfield County woman who served as a church treasurer is facing 47 counts of theft for stealing over $14,000 from the church.According to court documents and the State Police, 77-year-old Dorothy Lowe of Hawk Run is accused of gradually taking the... Read More.

Clearfield County Commissioners approve 2023 budget with no tax increase

Friday, December 16 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – The final 2023 budget for Clearfield County was approved this week by the County Commissioners, and it does not contain a tax increase.The $40.4 million overall spending plan for next year was balanced with American Rescue Act funds.County Commissioner John Sobel said... Read More.

Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended for “incitement to violence”

Friday, December 2 by ABC News

Kanye West has been suspended from Twitter after a post on his account appeared to show a swastika inside a Star of David. The post arrived just hours after he made antisemitic remarks and praised Adolf Hitler in an interview with conspiracy theorist Alex... Read More.

Brookville woman charged after stealing over $10,000 from Booster’s Club

Thursday, December 1 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – Police in Brookville are continuing an investigation into the theft of more than $10,000 from the Brookville Band Booster’s Club.Police Chief Vince Markle reports that 43-year-old Carolan Bailey of Brookville stole approximately $10,766 from the booster club’s account between December 2019 and... Read More.

Preliminary hearing set for Brookville man facing more than 250 child pornography charges

Wednesday, November 30 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – A Jefferson County man will face more than 250 child pornography charges at a preliminary hearing Thursday.According to court documents, 23-year-old Isaiah Isaac of Brookville is currently free on bail.Isaac was arrested in October after two of his smartphones were found to... Read More.

Over $300 stolen from Clearfield County woman’s food stamp account

Tuesday, November 15 by Louise Bennett

WEST DECATUR – State Police are investigating the theft of over 300 dollars from a Clearfield County woman’s food stamp account.Someone allegedly scammed a 60-year-old West Decatur woman last week by calling her, claiming that her food stamp account had been compromised, and asking... Read More.

Shots fired: Elon Musk deactivates Kathy Griffin’s Twitter account “for impersonating a comedian”

Monday, November 7 by ABC News

As many Twitter users are calling foul on Elon Musk's plan to charge $8 a month for a blue "verified" checkmark, the company's new CEO showed Kathy Griffin that nobody is above the company's "terms and conditions."Kathy -- and other users, including for a... Read More.

Pennsylvania State Police warn Pennsylvanians of new phone scam

Thursday, October 6 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania State Police are warning of a new phone scam.Area residents have been receiving calls from someone claiming to be a state police investigating trooper and is threatening arrest on outstanding warrants unless a specific amount of bail money is paid.This... Read More.

Man sentenced for using fraudulent check to purchase Clearfield County home

Wednesday, August 17 by Louise Bennett

Clearfield – A man will serve up to six years in state prison on felony theft charges for using a fraudulent check for over $197,000 to purchase a home in Clearfield County.60-year-old James Schubert was sentenced in Clearfield County Court Monday.According to court documents,... Read More.

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