Gov. Josh Shapiro has won a second term, the Associated Press reported shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday. In an interview with the Center Square, Shapiro said it was a special day for him, noting he was able to vote with family and encouraged Pennsylvanians to get to the polls, ...
The Russell United Methodist Church will host a chicken and biscuit dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the church, 17 N. Main St., Russell. The cost is $15 each and proceeds will benefit the Ministry Center. Pictured are Lisa Rivett and Marcie Brown.
When a new Legislature gets to work in Harrisburg next year it will grapple with a state financial picture in which the ink is mostly red - but the bigger picture is that Pennsylvania continues to turn gray. The school-age population in the state shrank by more than 3% in the five years ending in 2025 and will shrink at even greater rates between now and 2035, according to a new report from the state Independent Fiscal Office. Meanwhile, the "advanced age" category increased by nearly 10% in the same stretch and will continue growing at a rate of 18% or more. Lawmakers in Harrisburg ...
Warren County voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the November General Election, with races for Pennsylvania governor, the U.S. House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania House among the contests on the ballot. According to MargElia Hansen, director of Warren County Elections, ...
A growing need is being spotlighted in an annual food drive. Northwest Bank is once again sponsoring the Erie News Now Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, an annual event dedicated to alleviating hunger and supporting families in need. The food drive ...
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds boaters, anglers, and hunters on Sunday, the annual cold weather life jacket requirement went into effect. From Nov. 1 through April 30, boaters are required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or on any kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. The requirement applies to all Pennsylvania waters. Even on warm, sunny days, from late fall through early spring, water temperatures can remain frigid on rivers, lakes, and streams across the Commonwealth. Sudden ...
