PA State Police welcomes in 91 new state troopers

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 91 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 161st graduating cadet class. The ceremony at... Read More.

Wolf plans to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage for mothers

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration joined leadership from the legislative Women’s Health Caucus, the Maternity Care Coalition, and the Pennsylvania Health Access Network to announce Pennsylvania’s intent to extend the postpartum coverage period for mothers eligible for Medicaid because of their pregnancy. This historic... Read More.

Couple charged for filming sexual abuse of 5-year-old girl

Brookville, PA - A former Brockway couple were jailed after allegedly videoing the man engaging in sexual acts with the woman's 5-year-old daughter. Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett announces that, after an intensive investigation that commenced in February 2020, 31-year-old Justin Lucius Ratzel and... Read More.

$500 worth of crops damages after ATV in cornfield

Woodward Township, PA – About $500 worth of crops were damaged when unknown people drove ATVs through a cornfield in Clearfield County. The 71-year-old victim owns a farm on Philips Avenue near Houtzdale. He says that the damage could have happened anytime between July 31... Read More.

DOC suspends in-person visitation for unvaccinated inmates

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary John Wetzel announced additional steps the department is taking to keep the incarcerated population protected against COVID-19. Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, incarcerated individuals will be assigned to housing units based on their vaccination status. Additionally,... Read More.

Open auditions for The Mouse Trap at Reitz Theater

DuBois, PA - The Mousetrap, an Agatha Christie murder-mystery, will tentatively be presented on October 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, and 16, 2021. Auditions will be held at the Reitz Theater in DuBois on Sunday, Aug. 8 and 15 from 4-6 PM and Monday, Aug.... Read More.