Elk Country Visitor Center offers new way to experience elk population Wednesday, September 27 by Louise BennettBENEZETTE — Are you interested in a new way to view and experience Pennsylvania’s elk population? The Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette is offering horse-drawn wagon rides during the weekends. Since it's rutting season, mating time for the elk, your chances are... Read More.
Price doubles for medical coverage of Clearfield County Prison inmates Thursday, June 29 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – The price tag for providing Clearfield County Prison inmates with medical coverage is about to double.At this week’s meeting of the Clearfield County Commissioners, PrimeCare Medical was approved by a 2-1 vote to provide additional and expanded coverage.Clearfield County taxpayers will now... Read More.
California authorities seize enough fentanyl in San Francisco to kill city’s entire population nearly three times over Thursday, June 15 by ABC News(SAN FRANCISCO) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced late Wednesday that the state's highway patrol has seized enough fentanyl in San Francisco in the past six weeks to kill the city's entire population nearly three times over.Since the governor launched a public safety partnership... Read More.
EPA vetoes controversial Alaska mining project in effort to protect salmon population Tuesday, January 31 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Environmental Protection Agency has vetoed a controversial proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska.Pebble Limited Partnership, the company that would control the mine commonly known as Pebble Mine, argues it would bring economic opportunity to the Bristol Bay region of Alaska.... Read More.
DuBois City Council approves two projects that impact DuBois Reservoir watershed Thursday, January 26 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – At this week’s DuBois City Council meeting two projects were approved which have an impact on the DuBois Reservoir watershed.Council members voted to approve tree spraying in May to help control gypsy moths, and they also agreed to continue the Deer Management... Read More.
Local fire departments receive grant money to help protect against wildfires Wednesday, September 14 by Louise BennettHarrisburg - More than $762,000 in grant money was awarded to 122 rural fire departments across Pennsylvania Tuesday to help protect communities from wildfires.The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants will be given to local departments in rural areas and communities with a population less than... Read More.
America’s nun population in steep decline Wednesday, July 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Across the United States, young adults are becoming less religious.A 2018 and 2019 Pew Research Center survey found that the number of Americans who identify as Christians has dropped 12% over the past decade. The group who described themselves as Catholic,... Read More.
Toxic toad population increases in South Florida due to climate impact: Experts Thursday, June 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Toxic toads are returning to South Florida in growing numbers as the region falls back into its warm, rainy summer season, experts say, and they want people to be aware of the risk to pets.The bufo toad, also known as the cane... Read More.
Treasure Lake Sportsman’s Club plants trees around lake Friday, April 29 by Louise BennettTreasure Lake -Members of the Treasure Lake Sportsman’s Club recently planted 36 trees around Little Flipper Lake.Dave Sylvis of the Sportsman’s Club said volunteers planted 26 chestnut, five apple and five pear trees the evening of April 21.The chestnut tree population was devastated... Read More.
New study shows PA ideal for remote workers Tuesday, April 26 by Louise BennettUndated -A new study shows that Pennnsylvania leads the nation for its number of small and mid-sized cities considered ideal for remote workers.Ownerly, a super app for homeowners, released the 2022 rankings for its annual study on Zoom Towns USA: America's Best Cities for... Read More.
