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Local teen fulfills dream in Oregon hunt

PRAIRIE CITY, OR – For Gabe Walter, a weeklong hunting trip to Oregon became an experience he will remember for years. One that tested his patience, covered more than 30 miles of rugged terrain and ended with an elk harvest in the final hour of the final day. The trip was made possible ...

State Police announce firearm denials for third quarter

The Pennsylvania State Police announced Friday the number of firearms purchase denials and subsequent investigations for the third quarter of 2026. The Pennsylvania Instant Check System PICS is used by county sheriffs, chiefs of police of cities of the first class, and licensed firearms dealers to determine an individual’s legal ability to acquire a license to carry firearms or obtain a firearm through a purchase or transfer. When an individual attempts to provide false information on a state and/or federal form, an investigation is initiated, and an investigation referral is sent to ...

Make reading a treat for Halloween, founder says

If your group is looking for a way to give back to your community or become more cohesive, Ruby Wiles, founder and director of Free Books for Kids Town, has a program that will do both: Halloween Read and Treat. Wiles encourages individuals and groups – churches, libraries, service clubs, ...

Court denies skill games removal extension

Attorneys representing the state Attorney General’s office are opposing state lawmakers’ efforts to stay enforcement of a state Supreme Court ruling regarding skill games until February. The state Supreme Court agreed with the office’s argument, with justices issuing a short ruling Friday afternoon denying an exercise of King's Bench Authority or extraordinary jurisdiction to extend for another 120 days the court's delay in seizing skill games not located in casinos throughout Pennsylvania. Requests from state lawmakers and non-profit organizations who have skill games were both ...

Congressman views continued progress at veterans center

CLARENDON - U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson was on the ground floor of the development of the Allegheny Valley Veterans Center. On Thursday, the region’s congressional representative and private donors gathered to receive an update on its progress. The center offers homeless and unstably housed ...

Colorful changes right before our eyes

Early October is about the time when there is a noticeable difference in sunlight. The sun sets a little earlier in the evening each day, but long before I truly internalize this change, I am struck by the difference in angle and how the changing colors of plants affect how the sunlight ...