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State warns of impaired driving, boating at holiday

Ahead of peak summer travel and Fourth of July celebrations, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and various safety agencies are reminding drivers of the dangers of impaired driving and boating. “Our partners at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Erie and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will be on high alert for impaired boaters over the next several days,” said DCNR Park Ranger Brian Marendt. “Alcohol is prohibited anywhere within Presque Isle State Park to create the safest ...

Full Fourth menu

In addition to the well known Fourth of July Celebration’s festivities, several more activities will be celebrated during the holiday weekend in Warren County. Warrenstock Warrenstock 2026, promoted by Pat Hackett and His Allegheny River Monsters will take place Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. ...

PA, NY face higher SNAP cost-sharing

SNAP payment error rates in Pennsylvania and New York are still higher than congressional program requirements - and it could begin costing state taxpayers next year. Pennsylvania's error rate is 9.21% in 2025, with 8.03% of errors coming as overpayments and 1.18% being underpayment errors. ...

Lots of long days at fireworks tent as holiday nears

The tents seem to pop up overnight. Toward the end of June, you start seeing them in parking lots, busy highways, and outside of shopping centers. The annual fireworks tents appear with their flags and bright signs, signaling the Fourth of July is right around the corner. At the TNT Fireworks ...

State reminds on responsible fireworks use

With this Fourth of July weekend representing a milestone in America’s history, the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) is promoting responsible celebrations to prevent injuries and property damage from fireworks.​ State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook is urging everyone to celebrate this occasion both smartly and safely. “For many Pennsylvanians, fireworks are a long-standing, enjoyable tradition, but improper use of fireworks can quickly turn tradition into a trip to the emergency room,” said Commissioner Cook. “Every year, preventable injuries and fires ...

New York Farm Bureau backs Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act

U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) this week introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA), legislation that would provide critical changes to the H-2A guest worker program. “New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) commends Rep. Thompson and the bill’s cosponsors for their leadership in addressing one of the largest concerns facing New York farmers — the shortage and rising cost of farm labor,” said NYFB President David Fisher. “These changes to the H-2A program will make a huge difference in our farms’ ability to hire workers for longer periods of time while ...