Governor Proposes College Shakeup
Governor Josh Shapiro is proposing an overhaul of Pennsylvania’s higher education system. He says he wants to bring together Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities and 15 independent community colleges under one system; slash tuition to $1,000 a semester for low-income students; and base state funding on school performance. It all comes about as the governor admits […]
Read MoreBody Pulled From River
The body of a man was pulled from the Lackawaxen River in Wayne County on Monday. The Wayne County Coroner’s Office has identified that man as 28 year old Brandon Lee Duclos of Florida, who state police say physically assaulted a pregnant woman at a house on Maple Avenue in Honesdale Sunday night. Troopers say […]
Read MoreDeer Hunters May Get More Opportunities
Pennsylvania deer hunters who hunt in areas where Chronic Wasting Disease has been prevalent may have some extra time to hunt next season. The game commission is now reviewing data to try to learn whether enough deer were killed in some areas to reduce the spread of the deadly disease. The end result could be […]
Read MoreMarten Reintroduction Nixed
About a year ago, it was a big thing… The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced plans to reintroduce the American Marten into the wilds of Pennsylvania. But when the game commission members met this past weekend, on Saturday, they had a change of heart. They tabled that reintroduction instead of moving forward with a vote on […]
Read MoreHuman Trafficking Awareness Event In Tunkhannock
The Victims Resource Center in Wyoming County is trying to raise awareness of Human Trafficking in a colorful sort of way. Red sand was poured into the cracks on the sidewalk in downtown Tunkhannock on Monday to remind everyone that victims of human trafficking are among us locally… whether we know it or not. The […]
Read MoreHearings Today On Proposed Water Rate Hike
A possible water rate hike isn’t going over well with folks in Lackawanna County. Now, the affected residents will have a chance to comment on Pennsylvania American Water’s request for increases in water and sewer rates that if permitted, would increase the monthly water bill for the average home by about $17. The Pennsylvania PUC […]
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