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PennDOT, safety partners urge proper car seat usage

In advance of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its safety partners are reminding parents and caregivers about the importance of properly securing children when traveling in a motorized vehicle. This year’s awareness campaign runs from Sunday through Saturday, Sept. 26 with a theme of “In It to Win It – Safety Starts with the Right Seat.” “The first step to protecting children when riding in a vehicle is making sure they are properly buckled in each time to maximize the potential safety benefits in the event of ...

$2.2M going to snowmobile, ATV trails in state

The Shapiro Administration this week announced $2.2 million in new investments to expand and improve all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile trails and facilities across Pennsylvania — strengthening the Commonwealth’s $20.4 billion outdoor recreation industry and boosting rural economies. The funding, provided through the ATV Management Restricted Account, the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account, and the Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Program and awarded by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), will support seven projects statewide. These ...

Assistance available for storm damage near Erie

At the request of officials in Erie, the Shapiro Administration will support a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to assist individuals and families that sustained losses from damages caused by severe storms and heavy rain Sept. 2 and 3. The MARC is open to residents and business owners in Erie County who were affected by the recent severe storms. “Strong wind from the severe storms caused significant damage to many homes, businesses and public property across Erie,” said Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield. “Having necessary resources and ...

At-home opportunities

Real experiences produce better leaders. Teaching the future generations about teamwork, responsibility, community care and helping others succeed is at the core of Hi-Ed’s Youth Leadership Program. The kickoff for this year’s program will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Warren ...

School board passes phone, device policy

The Warren County School District is moving forward with a new policy governing student cell phone and electronic device use, with school board members Monday emphasizing stricter expectations for younger students and consistent enforcement across the district. The board unanimously approved Policy 9951, “Student Use of Electronic Devices,” following discussion about how the policy will be implemented and enforced. Under the approach discussed Monday, students in kindergarten through eighth grade would not be permitted to have cell phones out or accessible during the school day. ...

Ban on ‘Glock Switches’ proposed in state Senate

A state lawmaker wants Pennsylvania to join the state banning “Glock switches” while similar bans are facing possible court action. State Sen. Christine Tartaglione, D-Philadelphia, recently introduced Senate Bill 1449, which would prohibit the possession, use, sale, transfer, ...