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From Staff Reports PHOTO PROVIDED Gov. Tom Wolf is greeted by Penn State University Football Coach James Franklin during a visit to the university on Wednesday. UNIVERSITY PARK — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf visited Penn State University on Wednesday to discuss COVID-19 vaccine efforts and encourage students to get vaccinated before summer break. “Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout is moving at a fast pace now that supply has increased and all Pennsylvanians over age 16 are eligible to receive ...

Chris Gebhard is our best candidate Edward W. Lynch Jr. In response to Lebanon County Democrat Chairperson Daniel Sidelnick’s recent opinion editorial, I would like to discuss why the people of the 48th State Senatorial District will be fortunate to have Chris Gebhard fighting for them in Harrisburg as our next state senator. While Mr. Sidelnick takes issue with Chris Gebhard’s absence at a recent League of Women Voter’s debate, Chris was unable to attend due to a previously scheduled eve...

I recently read an article quoting the chief executive officer of a Pennsylvania-based company advocating for the implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) by saying he would be fine with paying higher energy costs to curb what he believes to be man-made climate change. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a proposed multi-state compact with the stated goal of cutting carbon emissions from power generators. This would somehow be accomplished by placing a tax on carbon...

mreuther@sungazette.com Government policies and restrictions have prevented businesses from hiring more workers and returning to pre-pandemic operations, according to U.S. Rep. Fred Keller, R-Kreamer. The lawmaker took time this week to visit with business owners in his 12th Congressional District including Williamsport to see how they are making out as more people become vaccinated and the nation slowly returns to normal conditions. “We’ve been getting out to businesses,” he said Wednes...

May 5, 2021 >>Wolf Administration To Lift Pennsylvanias COVID-19 Restrictions On Memorial Day (Harrisburg, PA) -- The Wolf Administration is going to be lifting all of Pennsylvanias COVID-19 mitigation orders except mask-wearing on Memorial Day. The announcement was made yesterday by the administration in coordination with the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force. The mask mandate will be lifted when 70-percent of Pennsylvanians have been vaccinated. About half of the states population has re...

>>The Latest (Undated) -- Here is the latest news: There are no reported injuries after a crash involving an overturned tractor trailer that tipped over on I-83 in Cumberland County. Susquehanna Township School District’s school board president says they aren’t in a rush to find a replacement for their mascot. The Commonwealth of P-A is one step closer to making to-go cocktails permanent. >>No One Hurt After Overturned Tractor Trailer On I-83 In Cumberland County (Lemoyne, PA) -- There a...

According to Pennsylvania Climate Impacts Assessment 2021, PA’s average temperature will be 5.9° F higher by midcentury, with significant consequences for the health and safety of Pennsylvanians.

8.8 million doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in PA. EVERY ADULT is now eligible for vaccination. Learn more. 8.8 million doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in PA. EVERY ADULT is eligible for vaccination starting April 13. Learn more. × May 05, 2021 Governor Tom Wolf today visited Penn State University (PSU) to discuss COVID-19 vaccine efforts and encourage students to get vaccinated before summer break. “Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout is moving at a ...

I recently read an article quoting the chief executive officer of a Pennsylvania-based company advocating for the implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) by saying he would be fine with paying higher energy costs to curb what he believes to be man-made climate change. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a proposed multi-state compact with the stated goal of cutting carbon emissions from power generators. This would somehow be accomplished by placing a tax on carbon...

Since March 2020, Pennsylvania’s food banks have provided more than 283 million pounds of food. Food banks and the dedicated volunteers who have staffed their distribution operations have served an average of 551,700 people around the commonwealth each week. These networks provide fresh, healthy produce, dairy products, proteins, and shelf-stable products to help individuals and families in their communities meet this essential need. Pennsylvania has also leveraged an authority granted thr...