Audit finds gaps in Pa. medical marijuana oversight
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania's Department of Health lacks adequate controls to ensure inspections and enforcement actions involving medical marijuana growers, processors and dispensaries are conducted consistently, according to a performance audit released by the state Auditor General's Office. The audit, which reviewed the state's Medical Marijuana Program during 2024, also found inadequate approval processes for conclusions reached in response to complaints and for plans designed to correct problems identified by regulators. Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor's office issued nine ...
Truck overturns on German Valley Road
Truck overturns on German Valley Road HUNTINGDON — A Lancaster man suffered suspected minor injuries when a commercial truck overturned on German Valley Road in Shirley Township on Aug. 27, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Huntingdon. Police said Adam A. Pobee, 22, was traveling north and attempted to negotiate a right turn at about 10:59 a.m. when the truck was traveling too fast to safely make the turn. The truck left the roadway, struck a utility pole and wooden fence and overturned onto its driver's side. Pobee was wearing a seat belt and was transported by ...
Philips to expand Reedsville plant, add more than 100 jobs
REEDSVILLE — Philips plans to expand its ultrasound manufacturing operation in Reedsville, creating 101 jobs over the next three years while retaining 518 existing full-time positions, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The health technology company will invest $1.6 million in the expansion of its facility at 1 Echo Drive, according to an announcement Tuesday. The state will provide $330,000 toward the project through a Pennsylvania First grant. Philips plans to add another production line at the Reedsville facility ...