Pennsylvanians could help the state redraw its legislative districts this year.
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With cows sometimes moving faster than the internet, parts of rural Pennsylvania have been left behind in the digital age. Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative, along with federal, state and local partners, is trying to change that.
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The Bradford County District Attorney has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting clients while he was a private attorney in Towanda.
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Two Wellsboro residents are working with a statewide organization to combat what they say would be judicial district gerrymandering in Pennsylvania.
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State officials are ramping up COVID-19 orders and giving local police more guidance on how to enforce them.
A federal judge on Monday threw out portions of the Wolf administration’s orders that restricted activity during the coronavirus pandemic, saying that the governor had exceeded his authority. The ruling by Judge William Stickman in the Western District of Pennsylvania court delivers to Gov. …
Recently a story pertaining to Schulmerich Bells appeared on the tiogapublishing.com websites. This story was accompanied by a photo referencing the building and name of Schulmerich Carillons. This photo was used in error and Schulmerich Carillons has no connection with this story. We apolog…
Senator Pat Toomey and Dr. Ronald Walsh, from the Lehigh Valley Health System, addressed members of the media Tuesday with an update on the coronavirus and potential testing for the virus.
Achievements made in the Pennsylvania Wilds, a 13-county region designated as a Conservation Landscape by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, were recently highlighted in a report by the state agency.
Will you be Treasury’s Valentine? Thousands of Pennsylvanians could say yes to that question. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Treasurer Joe Torsella announced that Treasury holds more than $730,000 worth of unclaimed property for more than 7,000 Pennsylvanians with the first, middle or la…
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The coronavirus, officially known as 2019-nCoV, first began in Wuhan City, China in late 2019 with the first confirmed person-to-person instance of the virus in the United States reported on Jan. 30. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, at the time of writing there hav…
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this week outlined proposed changes to its internal policy on ATV trails on state forest lands to the Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council for public comment.
Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) announced that fire and ambulance companies located in the 68th Legislative District will collectively receive more than $375,000 in state grants, thanks to the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Monday that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, Jan. 18, through Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Pennsylvania Senate convened Jan. 7 in Harrisburg. During session, State Senator Joe Scarnati (R-25) was once again unanimously re-elected by members of the Senate to serve as president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate for 2020.
Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) announced Jan. 7 that he will seek re-election to Congress.
MANSFIELD — Chancellor Dan Greenstein of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education spoke at an open forum Monday, Nov. 11, hosted by Mansfield University, to discuss the system redesign that will take place between the 13 state schools of Pennsylvania.
The state House has unanimously approved Rep. Clint Owlett’s bill aimed at assisting rural emergency medical services companies and the patients who rely on them.
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Claims for refunds of the tax paid on gasoline, undyed diesel and/or biodiesel used for commercial farming purposes can be filed with the state Board of Finance and Revenue between July 1 and Sept. 30. This includes the pickup truck used in farming and for which the fuel is purchased within …
On Sept. 18 and 25, the Wolf Administration will provide free naloxone at 95 locations across the state to any Pennsylvanian who wants it as part of the administration’s ongoing effort to reduce the number of opioid overdoses and get residents into treatment.
As part of Governor Tom Wolf’s commitment to making voting more convenient, Pennsylvania is launching a new option for voters to apply online for an absentee ballot starting with the November election. In August 2015, Governor Wolf launched online voter registration. Since then, more than 1.…
Volunteer fire and ambulance services can apply online for state grants to help fund their operations, according to Senator Joe Scarnati.
Fewer crashes were investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police during the Labor Day holiday weekend compared to the same time in 2018.
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The Pennsylvania State Police is asking the community for donations of horses to support its mounted patrol unit.
A new grant program, to help with the costs of inspection and certification requirements for businesses that meet the federal definition of “very small meat processor,” is now available, said Rep. Clint Owlett, a member of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, whose mission is Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, released a learning adventure booklet, highlighting the role played by rangers in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests.
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs wants to see that everyone leaving the military receives every benefit they earned with their service to America.
“Mobsters and Music,” a mix of the spoken word and jazz, explores the intersection of music and the mafia. The show is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking motorists’ input on traffic safety and driving behaviors through its annual online Highway Safety Survey found at www.PennDOT.gov/Safety.
WELLSBORO — The 2020 U.S. Census is less than nine months away, and preparations are underway.
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Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania led a 19-state coalition to oppose a U.S. Department of Labor’s proposal that could expose millions of American workers to labor law violations and leave them without the ability to sue employers who commit those violations. The comme…
Maternal and Family Health Services announced that the agency’s Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Centers are distributing farmers’ market vouchers to WIC participants.
Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in support of a state budget that prioritizes agriculture, education and putting money aside in the state’s Rainy Day Fund. The budget will spend a total of $33.9 billion dollars, a 1.8% increa…
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, the only non-profit whose mission is Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, will display the winning photos from the 2018 Through the Seasons photo contest at Leonard Harrison State Park. The Best In Show, Critics Choice photo was taken by Bruc…
Governor Tom Wolf announced new investments to support 11 affordable housing projects across the commonwealth. Funded through the HOME program, $3.4 million will be disbursed to 10 counties to expand the supply of decent and affordable housing for low-income Pennsylvanians.
MONTOURSVILLE — Early estimates are that more than 15,000 people attended President Donald Trump’s rally in Montoursville Monday night where he voiced support for Fred Keller who was running for congress in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District.
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WELLSBORO — Legislation that hasn’t even been created yet could finance the construction of the Marsh Creek Greenway.
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Emma Stone was a member of the teenage team that crafted legislation to designate the hellbender as the state amphibian.
Thursday, April 18, Tioga County commissioner Erick Coolidge; Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry director of Government Affairs Kevin Sunday; president of the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Gina Severcool Suydam; PIOGA president Dan Weaver and API-PA associate director Jonathan Lutz …
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The deployment of rural broadband was one of the focuses of discussion at a roundtable event held by the House Majority Policy Committee at the Penn Wells Hotel in Wellsboro, Tioga County, said Reps. Donna Oberlander and Clint Owlett.
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Local, county, state and federal legislators found out what it is like to attend a Head Start/Pre-K program. State Rep. Clint Owlett, PA Head Start Association outreach coordinator Michelle Smith, state Rep. Tina Pickett’s field representative Patti Martin, Blossburg mayor Shane Nickerson, s…
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GALETON — A dozen Republican candidates met with delegates who will determine which one gains the party’s endorsement for the special election this Saturday.
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Tioga County commissioner Mark Hamilton is serving on a task force to improve recruitment and retention of emergency responders.
Governor Tom Wolf continued his commitment to provide students and young adults with the work experience opportunities to succeed in college or start their careers. Feb. 22, the governor announced $4.4 million for local summer internship programs.
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is headquartered in Lebanon County, but its ability to reach the state’s nearly 800,000 veterans and their families extends to every county across the commonwealth thanks to its two Mobile Veterans Outreach Vans.
Pennsylvania State Police troopers arrested 330 people for driving under the influence during the four-day Christmas holiday from Dec. 22 through Dec. 25, 2018. The total represents an increase from the 243 DUI arrests made during the 2017 Christmas holiday driving period, which spanned three days.
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will be accepting applications from qualified museums and official county historical societies for nearly $2 million in Cultural and Historical Support Grants.
House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York) issued the following statement on the 2019-20 General Fund Budget:
For anyone who has ever thought about serving on a school board, borough council or township board — here’s your chance to learn how. Penn State Extension is offering a workshop, “Toss Your Hat in the Ring.”
Attorney General Josh Shapiro joined Governor Tom Wolf at the Capitol Building to announce the launch of a new online tool to report suspicious activity regarding prescription drugs. The suspicious activity report form is fully integrated into the Commonwealth’s Prescription Drug Monitoring …
Pennsylvanians could help the state redraw its legislative districts this year.
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With cows sometimes moving faster than the internet, parts of rural Pennsylvania have been left behind in the digital age. Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative, along with federal, state and local partners, is trying to change that.
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The Bradford County District Attorney has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting clients while he was a private attorney in Towanda.
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Two Wellsboro residents are working with a statewide organization to combat what they say would be judicial district gerrymandering in Pennsylvania.
featured
State officials are ramping up COVID-19 orders and giving local police more guidance on how to enforce them.
A federal judge on Monday threw out portions of the Wolf administration’s orders that restricted activity during the coronavirus pandemic, saying that the governor had exceeded his authority. The ruling by Judge William Stickman in the Western District of Pennsylvania court delivers to Gov. …
Recently a story pertaining to Schulmerich Bells appeared on the tiogapublishing.com websites. This story was accompanied by a photo referencing the building and name of Schulmerich Carillons. This photo was used in error and Schulmerich Carillons has no connection with this story. We apolog…
Senator Pat Toomey and Dr. Ronald Walsh, from the Lehigh Valley Health System, addressed members of the media Tuesday with an update on the coronavirus and potential testing for the virus.
Achievements made in the Pennsylvania Wilds, a 13-county region designated as a Conservation Landscape by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, were recently highlighted in a report by the state agency.
Will you be Treasury’s Valentine? Thousands of Pennsylvanians could say yes to that question. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Treasurer Joe Torsella announced that Treasury holds more than $730,000 worth of unclaimed property for more than 7,000 Pennsylvanians with the first, middle or la…
centerpiece
The coronavirus, officially known as 2019-nCoV, first began in Wuhan City, China in late 2019 with the first confirmed person-to-person instance of the virus in the United States reported on Jan. 30. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, at the time of writing there hav…
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this week outlined proposed changes to its internal policy on ATV trails on state forest lands to the Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council for public comment.
Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) announced that fire and ambulance companies located in the 68th Legislative District will collectively receive more than $375,000 in state grants, thanks to the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Monday that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, Jan. 18, through Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Pennsylvania Senate convened Jan. 7 in Harrisburg. During session, State Senator Joe Scarnati (R-25) was once again unanimously re-elected by members of the Senate to serve as president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate for 2020.
Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) announced Jan. 7 that he will seek re-election to Congress.
MANSFIELD — Chancellor Dan Greenstein of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education spoke at an open forum Monday, Nov. 11, hosted by Mansfield University, to discuss the system redesign that will take place between the 13 state schools of Pennsylvania.
The state House has unanimously approved Rep. Clint Owlett’s bill aimed at assisting rural emergency medical services companies and the patients who rely on them.
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Claims for refunds of the tax paid on gasoline, undyed diesel and/or biodiesel used for commercial farming purposes can be filed with the state Board of Finance and Revenue between July 1 and Sept. 30. This includes the pickup truck used in farming and for which the fuel is purchased within …
On Sept. 18 and 25, the Wolf Administration will provide free naloxone at 95 locations across the state to any Pennsylvanian who wants it as part of the administration’s ongoing effort to reduce the number of opioid overdoses and get residents into treatment.
