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Pennsylvania public sector worker rights rated low in new report

Pennsylvania received low marks in a new assessment of state public-sector worker rights, while two bills the report identifies as potential reforms have remained in committee for more than a year. The state was one of 15 receiving a D in the latest edition of The Battle for Worker Freedom: Grading State Public Sector Labor Laws recently released by the Commonwealth Foundation. The report examines the sway of government unions across the 50 state legislatures and grades them based on how well it protects public workers’ rights over union executives’ interests. Among its key ...

State Police seek assistance, warn of gold bar scam

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating an organized fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate federal law enforcement agencies. Investigators say the scam typically begins with a pop-up appearing on the victim’s computer. The victim is then contacted by individuals claiming to represent federal officials. The scammers tell victims that their identity or Social Security number has been connected to criminal activity and that their bank accounts or personal information have been compromised. They then instruct the victim to withdraw money from their accounts, purchase ...

Police still looking for suspect in Eldred Township burglary attempt

ELDRED - Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with a reported trespassing, criminal mischief and attempted burglary incident in Eldred Township. Police said the incident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at 5370 ...

Wilder Museum to host open house honoring National Forge Co.

The Wilder Museum will host an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. to pay tribute to the National Forge Company and the men and women who have worked there. The event is free and open to the public. As World War I raged across Europe, Clinton Wilder founded the National ...

Warren Worx faces questions on results

Warren Worx has spent the past year building its brand, expanding its marketing reach and developing partnerships across Warren County, but officials told Warren City Council members they still cannot provide concrete evidence that those efforts have produced measurable economic or population ...

Youngsville continues to support fire victims

A family who lost two children in a fire in August in Youngsville is being supported by the community. Recently, a community fundraiser was held to support the family. An organized group of nearly 20 attendees raised more than $500 during a yoga session last week at Island Park in ...