Hiring surged in June, defying concern about Trumps tariffs

(NEW YORK) -- Hiring surged in June as businesses navigated uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariffs, federal government data on Thursday showed. The reading exceeded economists' expectations.The U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That... Read More.

US hiring surged in March, defying recession fears

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. hiring surged in March, blowing past economists' expectations and defying concern on Wall Street about a possible economic recession, government data on Friday showed.The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.... Read More.

Elk County Man Accused of Hiring a Hit 

WILCOX - Two Elk County men are behind bars after allegedly attempting to hire the other to kill his wife. According to police, a pastor had contacted them after 45 year-old David Vanatta confessed to him that he allegedly paid 32 year-old Colton Baird $2,000... Read More.

Elk County is hiring a Collections Enforcement Officer

RIDGWAY — Elk County will soon have a Collections Enforcement Officer to help make sure that fines, costs, and other criminal case assessments are being paid. The idea to create that new full-time position was proposed by Judge Shawn McMahon at the Elk County... Read More.

Salvation Army hiring counselors for Camp Allegheny summer camp

Ellwood City, PA (February 25, 2022) – The Salvation Army Western PA Division is hiring Camp Allegheny staff for various positions located in Ellwood City for the summer 2022 season. Camp Allegheny offers low-cost, Christian-focused camping opportunities to children living in Western Pennsylvania. “We are looking... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs House Bills 232, 764, 2143 into law

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 232, House Bill 764, and House Bill 2143. House Bill 232 amends the Public School Code adding language allowing specific school districts to change their name by a two-thirds vote of the local board of school directors. House Bill 764 provides a... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate down to 6.0 percent in October

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for October 2021. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 6.0 percent in October. The U.S. rate also fell two-tenths of... Read More.