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House votes to revoke tax break for data center industry

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The state House on Thursday gave bipartisan approval to revoking a sales tax exemption for equipment for data centers, with one supporter equating the industry frenzy in Pennsylvania to an irresponsible and speculative "gold rush." Democratic Rep. Kyle Mullins of Lackawanna County said his home county has proposals for 16 different data centers. One borough - Archbald - has six proposals that collectively would have 51 buildings and take up 14% of the borough's entire footprint, he said. "Tell me that's appropriate," Mullins said. The Democratic-controlled House the previous day ...

Two-Time Princess

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Madison Sleeman has experience as Warren County Dairy Princess. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, her 2020 term wasn’t the experience Sleeman wanted. Now, six years later, she’s ready to promote the county’s agricultural community to the fullest. The 22-year-old graduate of PA Cyber left ...

State touts $25M child-care investment

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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited Montgomery County this week with community leaders to highlight the investments in recruiting and retaining Pennsylvania’s child care workers. These investments help Pennsylvania recruit and retain child care workers, expand access to quality care, and ensure more parents can stay in the workforce and provide for their families. In the 2025-26 budget, Gov. Josh Shapiro secured a new $25 million investment in recruitment and retention grants, providing nearly 39,000 child care employees across the ...

Commissioners proclaim June as Dairy Month

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The Warren County Commissioners officially proclaimed June 2026 as Dairy Month during their June 17 meeting, recognizing the importance of Pennsylvania's dairy industry and the contributions of local dairy farmers. The proclamation highlighted agriculture as Pennsylvania's leading economic ...

Area students named to JCC spring 2026 full-time Dean’s List

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Jamestown Community College students earned full-time Dean’s List honors for academic excellence during the spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.50 while enrolled in at least 12-degree credits. Dean’s List students are: Bradford, Pa.: Camden Baker, Megan Girard, Korinne Kemp, Eleanor Kubiak, Cadence Stiles Clarendon, Pa: Sarah Hoffman Corry, Pa.: Sara Fox, Shelby Fox Eldred, Pa.: Amber Greeley North East, Pa.: Oliveah Cyranowski, Tayla VanTassel Sheffield, Pa.: Connor Finch Spring Creek, Pa.: Nicole ...