Toxic chemical spill from train derailment forces Kentucky residents to flee homes Thursday, November 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Rockcastle County following a multi-car train derailment Wednesday afternoon that resulted in a spill of hazardous chemicals.Around 16 train cars were involved in the incident, including two carrying molten sulfur that... Read More.
Sandy Township approves housing expansion Tuesday, November 7 by Louise BennettSANDY TWP. – A housing expansion in Sandy Township has been given the green light.The township supervisors and municipal boards approved plans last night for the Kiwanis Estates development which is expected to bring 75 new homes to the area.The first phase is expected... Read More.
Clearfield County applies for $475,000 grant to prevent blighted housing Friday, September 15 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – Clearfield County is trying to obtain nearly half-a-million dollars in state funds to help prevent the problem of blighted housing.At its meeting this week, the Board of Clearfield County Commissioners authorized the application for approximately $475,000.The funding from the state's Department of... Read More.
Our House to Home receives Priority First Community Spotlight Advertising Grant Thursday, September 7 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – This month's Priority First Federal Credit Union Community Spotlight Advertising Grant recipient is Our House to Home.From their downtown store on West Long Avenue, Our House to Home serves the DuBois area community by supplying low-cost or free furniture to those in... Read More.
Nursing homes must boost staffing levels under new Biden plan Friday, September 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Nursing homes that accept Medicaid and Medicare must adhere to new federally required staffing levels in order to keep receiving taxpayer money, according to a rule announced Friday by the Biden administration that would apply to some 15,000 centers.It’s an unprecedented move... Read More.
Where do Maui evacuees go after losing homes in the Hawaii wildfires? Friday, August 11 by ABC News(LAHAINA, Hawaii) -- Lahaina resident Leif Wright was forced to evacuate from his home in the historic Maui town as wildfires threaten lives and destroy property there.In an interview with ABC News Live, Wright held back tears as he said he's scared to learn... Read More.
Pennsylvania Attorney General files drug charges against Clearfield County man Monday, July 24 by Louise BennettMADERA – The Pennsylvania Attorney General has filed multiple drug-related charges against a Clearfield County man who is now in prison without bail.According to the AG's office, a huge supply of illegal drugs, paraphernalia, and nearly 100 guns were seized last week from two... Read More.
Multiple homes in Southern California evacuated after landslide, officials say Monday, July 10 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- A dozen homes in a Southern California community were evacuated over the weekend after the ground beneath them shifted, putting them at risk of a collision course into a nearby canyon, according to Los Angeles County officials.Los Angeles County Fire Department... Read More.
Nursing homes allegedly neglected residents, misused $83M in funds: NY attorney general Wednesday, June 28 by ABC News(ALBANY, N.Y.) -- The owners, operators and landlords of four nursing homes in New York for years misused more than $83 million in taxpayer money, leaving elderly people in their care dead, neglected or humiliated by sitting in their own urine and feces, New York... Read More.
Local governments receive over $3 million from natural gas industry Tuesday, June 27 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG – A tax levied on the natural gas industry known as “The Impact Fee” is expected to provide more than $3 million to governments in Jefferson and Elk counties this year.According to State Senator Cris Dush, the tax monies are intended to benefit... Read More.
