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Buffalo man sentenced to jail time

A Buffalo man has been sentenced to between 23 months to three years of confinement after pleading guilty to a felony charge of accessing a device that is counterfeit, altered or incomplete. Jarrell L. Stewart, 35, of Buffalo, was sentenced to 14 to 24 months of confinement, with credit for 208 days time served, to satisfy a guilty plea to a charge of third-degree felony accessing a device that is counterfeit, altered or incomplete, 9 to 18 months of confinement after pleading guilty to misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking - movable property and 2 to 4 months of confinement after ...

Rouse Estate announces opening of cafe, gift shop

The Rouse Estate is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for “1862 Rouse& Co.,” a newly renovated café and gift shop located within the Rouse Skilled Nursing Facility. The celebration will take place today marking the return of a cherished gathering space for ...

Lawmaker seeks more time to prosecute fatal overdose cases

A state lawmaker is continuing his push to extend the amount of time for prosecutors to charge individuals who deliver drugs that result in another person’s death. Rep. Dane Watro, R-Hazleton, has introduced legislation (House Bill 2279) that would extend the statute of limitations in ...

Clinton County pharmacy closing adds to crisis

HARRISBURG — Mill Hall Pharmacy in Clinton County has announced it will permanently close on July 28, becoming the latest casualty in Pennsylvania's rapidly growing pharmacy desert crisis. It's another reminder that the General Assembly cannot leave Harrisburg for its summer recess without taking action to protect community pharmacies. Pennsylvanians for Protecting Pharmacy Access is urging lawmakers to pass House Bill 2270 before completing work on the 2026-27 state budget and leaving for the summer. The bipartisan legislation would reform how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — the ...

PennDOT accepting applications for seasonal employment

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is currently accepting applications for its Winter Maintenance Program in the northwestern region. PennDOT District 1, which serves Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties, is offering opportunities for CDL Operators, Mechanics, Clerical Dispatchers, Semi-Skilled Laborers, and Tradesman Helpers in the Seasonal Winter Maintenance Program for the 2026–2027 season (September to April). Whether you are looking for extra income during the winter months or exploring a path toward a future permanent role, PennDOT ...

McCormick completes 11-day tour of state

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) recently completed an 11-day, 32-stop tour across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, marking the milestone of visiting all 67 counties in the Commonwealth since taking office. In total, his 67-county visit included 297 official stops across the Commonwealth. ...