Tobacco use falls among high school students, but is rising among middle schoolers: Study Friday, November 3 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Tobacco use has decreased among U.S. high school students, primarily with a drop in the use of e-cigarettes, but is on the rise among middle schoolers, according to a new federal report.The study, published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control... Read More.
U.S. Attorney’s Office indicts Clearfield man on explosive charges Friday, September 15 by Louise BennettJOHNSTOWN – The U.S. Attorney's Office says a Clearfield County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of possessing an explosive device and conspiring to use that explosive to destroy property.Federal authorities are accusing 46-year-old Kris Nevling, who is currently... Read More.
DuBois couple jailed after robbing two stores Thursday, July 13 by Louise BennettALTOONA - A DuBois couple is jailed in Blair County after allegedly robbing two stores this week with their infant child in the car.State Police report that Joseph Mazza and Amber Herren have been charged with robbery, conspiracy, theft, and child endangerment.Mazza and Herren are... Read More.
World’s second-largest tobacco company to pay over $600 million for violating sanctions against North Korea Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The world's second-largest tobacco company has agreed to pay what the Department of Justice is saying is "the single largest North Korean sanctions penalty in the history of the Department of Justice."The British American Tobacco subsidiary pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank... Read More.
Over $5000 stolen from Jefferson County home, State Police investigate Friday, April 21 by Louise BennettELDRED TWP – More than $5,000 worth of coins, jewelry, and cash is reported missing from a Jefferson County home.State Police say a diamond ring, diamond earrings, various pre-1967 coins and a silver tobacco grinder and roller are among the items allegedly removed from... Read More.
LA City Council votes unanimously to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products Friday, June 3 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products.The ban, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023, ends the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.The ordinance does not ban the possession... Read More.
WHO accuses tobacco industry of ‘greenwashing’ in new report Thursday, May 12 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Companies like British American Tobacco and Philip Morris International don’t typically come to mind as environmental stewards. But a new report from the World Health Organization and STOP, a global tobacco watchdog, outlines how the tobacco industry has been working to... Read More.
Heated tobacco products: The next generation of smoke-free alternatives targeting teens Tuesday, July 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) — In the last decade, the popularity of traditional cigarettes -- particularly among teenagers -- has declined tremendously, while the use of electronic cigarettes has been on the rise.But now a new smoke-free alternative called heated tobacco is slowly gaining a foothold... Read More.
Houtzdale tobacco store broken into Friday, lottery machine damaged Saturday, October 10 by wcednewsHoutzdale, PA - A Houtzdale tobacco store was broken into early Friday morning in an attempt to steal lottery tickets or cash.State Police in Clearfield say the burglary alarm went off at the Puff Super Value Store on Spring Street in Houtzdale, Clearfield County,... Read More.
PA DCNR bans tobacco and vape use at state park playgrounds Saturday, February 8 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced a ban on all forms of tobacco, vaping, and e-cigarettes at playgrounds in all state parks.“Directly in line with our parks’ mission of promoting... Read More.
