by Greg Barton | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Three executive orders have been signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro to strengthen the rights and protections of Pennsylvanians with disabilities and autism. Effective immediately, the three executive orders will reaffirm the state’s disability...
by Greg Barton | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Rep. Abby Major of Armstrong & Westmoreland Counties has introduced legislation to establish a six month state gasoline and diesel tax holiday beginning June 1, 2026, which would require fuel retailers to reduce pump prices by the full amount of the...
by Greg Barton | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – A proposal from Sen. Tracy Pennycuick of Berks & Montgomery Counties would require all currently established drug and alcohol recovery residences in PA to obtain licensure within three years. Act 59 of 2017 gave the Department of Drug and Alcohol...
by Greg Barton | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
WASHINGTON, DC –A bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1st as National Mushroom Day has been introduced by PA U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick and U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Dan Meuser. Chester and Berks Counties alone produce 60% of...
by Greg Barton | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
HANOVER – Authorities in York County are investigating a report of found human remains in Hanover. On Thursday, April 16 around 7:23 a.m., police responded to the 400 block of E. Middle Street and located the remains in a wooded area. The investigation is ongoing at...
by Greg Barton | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – PennDOT is reminding motorists that a closure is planned this weekend for eastbound and westbound Route 30 as well as the bridge carrying northbound and southbound Route 222 traffic over Route 30 at the Route 30/Route 222 Interchange in Lancaster...
by Greg Barton | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – PHEAA announced that the student application for the 2026-27 PA Student Teacher Support Program is now available at the website: pheaa.org/StudentTeacher. PHEAA administers the program for the state. The program provides $10,000 to eligible student...
by Greg Barton | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Blair County Sen. Judy Ward is introducing legislation which would increase penalties for causing unintentional death on PA roadways. Ward said far too many Pennsylvanians who are grieving the loss of their loved ones are forced to endure even more pain...
by Greg Barton | Apr 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER COUNTY – Charges have been filed after a Lancaster County pedestrian accident. At 9:28 p.m., on Wednesday, April 15, Manheim Township Police responded to the 1200 block of Lititz Pike for a person struck by a vehicle. An investigation determined that the...
by Greg Barton | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – A combination of dry and breezy conditions this afternoon and evening will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread, especially for south central Pennsylvania.Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 35 percent accompanied by wind...
