Mail-in Ballots Cleared for Dispersal
- Ed Histed
- September 17, 2024
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for mail-in ballots to be sent out ahead of the November election. The court upheld a decision rejecting independent presidential candidate Cornel West’s bid to appear on the ballot, citing missing paperwork. Now, voters in the state will see only four presidential candidates on their ballots: Republican Donald […]
Read MorePheasant Season Fast Approaching – Game Commission Says Expect A Good Year
- Ed Histed
- September 17, 2024
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is predicting a strong pheasant hunting season in 2024. Officials expect to stock around 230,000 ring-necked pheasants across the state, slightly higher than last year. The stocking will take place at 225 locations through nine releases during the fall and winter seasons. Pheasant season kicks off with a junior hunt from […]
Read MoreWork Begins on Rt 522 in Lewistown
- Ed Histed
- September 17, 2024
PennDOT announced that work on Route 522 in Lewistown Borough and surrounding townships will resume on Wednesday. The project aims to improve drainage and road quality along a five-mile stretch. Crews will begin placing topsoil and milling as part of ongoing efforts, with flaggers managing traffic. Beginning tomorrow, drivers should expect slow-moving vehicles and exercise […]
Read MoreSpotted Lanternfly Still Problematic – But Less So
- Ed Histed
- September 17, 2024
While spotted lanternflies continue to be a problem here in central Pennsylvania, there is some good news… experts say their numbers may be dropping. The invasive insect, first found in Berks County in 2014, feeds on over 130 plant species and is especially damaging to grapevines. Experts from Penn State say heavy infestations typically last […]
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