Rowe, lawmakers hear testimony on Pa. energy costs, reliability
NORTH HUNTINGDON — Energy industry and advocacy representatives called for increased energy production and fewer regulatory barriers during a state House Republican Policy Committee hearing focused on Pennsylvania’s electricity costs and grid reliability. The hearing, “Powering Pennsylvania: An Affordable, Reliable Energy Future,” was chaired Monday by state Rep. David Rowe, R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata, and hosted by state Rep. Brian Rasel, R-Westmoreland. Testimony came from Matt Mackowiak, director of government affairs for Core Natural Resources; Patrick Henderson, ...
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Bellefonte teachers authorize Oct. 12 strike
BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Area School District teachers have overwhelmingly authorized a strike beginning Oct. 12 if the district and union are unable to reach a new contract agreement. The Bellefonte Area Education Association announced this week that approximately 94% of its members participated in a strike authorization vote Monday, with 99.5% of those voting in favor. The association represents approximately 230 professional staff members in the Bellefonte Area School District and is affiliated with the Pennsylvania State Education Association. Following the vote, the union's ...
Mifflintown man charged with strangulation, attempted escape
MIFFLINTOWN — A Mifflintown man is facing charges in two cases after Pennsylvania State Police allege he assaulted and strangled a woman during a domestic dispute, then attempted to escape from police custody the following day. Jason Agosto-Castro, 50, is charged in the first case with felony strangulation, misdemeanor counts of simple assault and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and summary harassment. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Pennsylvania State Police at Lewistown, troopers were dispatched at about 4:32 p.m. July 17 to an apartment in the 4 S. ...
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