Here’s why interest rates are soaring for mortgages, credit cards Wednesday, October 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Mortgage rates stand at their highest level in more than two decades. The average rate for credit card holders tops anything on record at the Federal Reserve. Car loans have returned to 2008 levels, car research group Edmunds found.Pain-inducing interest rates... Read More.
Brookville Police Department offers helpful reminders to avoid scams Thursday, July 27 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE – Following up its multiple scam investigations over the past two months, the Brookville Police Department is offering some helpful reminders.Police departments will never ask for money over the phone or ask for gift cards.If you are ever in doubt about a fundraising... Read More.
City of DuBois’ Drug Task Force begins second phase of enforcement Tuesday, July 25 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – As the City of DuBois Police Department’s Drug Task Force moves into its second year of operation, the second phase of targeted enforcement operations begins this week.On Monday’s ‘Police Positivity,” DuBois Police Chief Blaine Clark announced the start of focused engagement with... Read More.
Gift cards, commission fees and even free college tuition: GOP candidates test odd fundraising strategies Thursday, July 13 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- People might not immediately be inclined to donate a dollar to Doug Burgum, the North Dakota governor now running for president. But would a $20 gift card sweeten the deal?That's the offer the long shot candidate is making to potential supporters, as he... Read More.
Costco cracks down on members sharing cards at checkout Tuesday, June 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Costco Wholesale is cracking down on customers sharing membership cards at the self-service checkout.The big box retailer will require shoppers at the self-checkout kiosks show their membership cards with their photo before they can begin scanning after the company noticed non-members... Read More.
Chicago pharmacist convicted of stealing, selling COVID-19 vaccination cards: DOJ Monday, June 26 by ABC News(CHICAGO) -- A Chicago-area pharmacist was convicted of stealing and selling COVID-19 vaccination cards, the Justice Department announced on Monday.Tangtang Zhao, 36, of Chicago, stole CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination cards from the pharmacy where he worked, and sold them to buyers across the country through an... Read More.
Community Blood Bank holds blood drive in Treasure Lake Tuesday, June 6 by Louise BennettTREASURE LAKE – You can help save a life today by donating blood.Community Blood Bank is hosting a blood drive at the Treasure Lake Church today from 1 to 6 p.m.The Blood Bank says all blood types are needed, especially type O.All donors will... Read More.
Community Blood Bank hosts blood drive in Treasure Lake tomorrow Monday, June 5 by Louise BennettSANDY TWP. – You have the chance to help save a life by donating blood tomorrow.Community Blood Bank is hosting a blood drive at the Treasure Lake Church tomorrow from 1 to 6 p.m.The Community Blood Bank says all blood types are needed, but... Read More.
Scam cost Clearfield County man thousands, State Police investigate Thursday, May 25 by Louise BennettFERGUSON TWP. – State Police are investigating an alleged social media scam which cost a Clearfield County man thousands of dollars.The Ferguson Township victim claims he was contacted by an unidentified younger female through social media, and he was persuaded to send her a... Read More.
Reported scam cost Clearfield County woman $500 Tuesday, May 2 by Louise BennettIRVONA – A reported scam has cost a 69-year Clearfield County woman $500.State Police say the victim was scammed into buying gift cards for an unknown suspect in order to pay taxes on prize money she would supposedly receive.The Irvona woman never received the... Read More.
