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Office of Open Records rules Fulton County, Pa., must turn over emails, lawyer pay records
Commissioners in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, have been ordered to reveal personal communications with a voting machine inspector and how their special counsel is being paid. On April 12, the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records sided with the USA TODAY Network in a public information request standoff with the local government. Fulton County officials have been given 30 days to either provide the records or to dispute their existence through a sworn affidavit.
Berkeley Springs woman celebrates her 100th birthday, says she is proud of her country lifestyle
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Eleanor Mock celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend — and on Monday, she let DC News Now in on her secret to her long life. She is highly regarded in her rural community in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle. Mock leads a charitable life, helping feed the hungry […]
Cedar Ridge Children's Home Facility Evacuated
Members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office were called to the Cedar Ridge Children's Home in Williamsport at around 11:40 a.m. on April 22, where there was a reported active shooter who was on the grounds. Deputies cleared the campus and conducted an extensive investigation, which found no active threat...
Vehicle crash reported on Grape Vine Road in St. Thomas Township
WILLIAMSON, Pa. — A vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Grape Vine Road and St. Thomas Williamson Road. As of this time, no injuries or road closures have been reported. Crews are responding to the scene. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WGAL...
USDA: Over $900k for clean energy projects in Central PA
(WTAJ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced funding for over 700 clean energy projects, including some in Central Pennsylvania. Over $900,000 in funding will be heading to eight projects in Bedford, Blair, Somerset and Centre County. The projects are meant to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and create jobs […]
Disqualified candidates still listed on ballot in some PA counties
(WTAJ) — If you’re heading to the polls Tuesday, election officials said you need to be aware of some incorrect information on the ballot. Several Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Senate were removed by court order but their names are still listed in some counties due to ballot printing and mailing deadlines. This includes […]
Advocates Seek Bigger Slice Of State Budget To Address Domestic Violence
Tucked away on a side street of downtown Martinsburg, the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC) is a domestic violence prevention nonprofit serving Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson counties. EPEC was founded in 1977 and expanded with time. Ten years ago, Executive Director Katie Spriggs said the EPEC served 250 people annually....
PSP IDs infant found dead along Fulton County roadside
FULTON COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police say they have identified the infant who was found dead along a Fulton County roadside last month. On the morning of March 11th, investigators say the body of a male infant child was discovered in the area of Lincoln Way East and South Second Street, in McConnellsburg Borough.
Construction to close Pa. turnpike service plaza temporarily
Eastbound drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike won’t be able to access the Sideling Hill Service Plaza for almost a week starting Sunday, the turnpike commission says. Weather-permitting, construction will be done at the Fulton County rest stop to expand parking. The closure affects only the eastbound side of the...
Berkeley Springs says summer career fair is potential life changer
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (DC News Now) — The summer travel season is just around the corner, and the business community in Berkeley Springs is out recruiting a workforce to cater to all the tourists. Employers aren’t just selling an hourly wage — they’re also pitching a special way of life. “When you think of tourism […]
Freeze watch issued for part of Pennsylvania for Monday
On Sunday at 3:41 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a freeze watch valid for Monday between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Southern Centre, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Blair, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. The weather service states, "For the...
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