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Liquor Control Board invests $3.6M to help prevent underage, dangerous drinking

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced that it is investing more than $3.6 million in communities across the commonwealth to help prevent underage and dangerous drinking, support local prevention efforts, and build healthier, safer communities. These grants are one of the many ways the PLCB helps strengthen Pennsylvania beyond its role as a retailer. By investing in prevention, education, and community partnerships, the agency works to ensure the benefits of beverage alcohol sales are returned to the people and communities it serves. This year, of 133 grant ...

‘Come From Away’ wins hearts across community

PHOTO: SLT walk Last week, community members participated in a Friendship Walk beginning at Crescent Park and continuing across the Veterans Memorial Bridge to the Struthers Library Theatre, commemorating the opening night of “Come From Away.” The production welcomed a little more than ...

Council approves new coordinator, advances EMT training plan

Warren City Council members have unanimously approved the appointment of new Fire Chief Jeremy Rulander as the city’s new emergency management coordinator and separately approved a memorandum of understanding that will allow city firefighters to pursue Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification. The two measures were approved during Monday’s City Council meeting. Council approved the designation of Rulander as the city’s emergency management coordinator, following the retirement of previous coordinator, Chief David Krogler. Pennsylvania’s Emergency Management ...

Hutchinson signs letter opposing Health Department regulations

State Sen. Scott Hutchinson has signed on to a letter questioning regulations that would give the state Health Department expanded authority that would broaden its authority over infectious disease outbreaks. State Sen. Michele Brooks, R-Greenburg, sent a letter with signatures from 21 ...

Strong turnout for Hi-Ed’s SCAM Smart class

Above full room capacity and high community interest made the free SCAM Smart class hosted by Hi-Ed successful Wednesday. Presented in partnership with Kinzua Federal Credit Union, the session drew a turnout that packed the room beyond its original capacity. Amy Lyon, CEO/Manager of Kinzua ...

McCormick floats dedicated department to handle AI

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., says putting AI regulation in the hands of the federal government poses risks and instead offered a different solution that he believes would be better equipped to handle the evolving technology. “I do think the idea of an industry-led group, maybe FINRA-like, where they establish regulations and oversight and compliance is a good idea,” McCormick said during an interview on Fox News Sunday. FINRA, under the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, is a self-regulatory organization for member broker-dealers that is ...