From the Williamsport Sun Gazette BELLEFONTE — After four generations of family stewardship, the owners of Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park are asking the state to take over one of Centre County’s most iconic attractions in an effort to preserve it from future development. Following ...
From staff reports CLEARFIELD — A $13.4 million Interstate 80 preservation project in Centre and Clinton counties is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 14, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The project covers approximately 12.5 miles of I-80 between mile markers 164 and 171 in Marion Township, Centre County, and Porter Township, Clinton County. Work is designed to improve ride quality, extend the roadway’s service life and enhance safety through the installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems devices. Beginning Tuesday, motorists should expect ...
From staff reports HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 other state attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen rules aimed at preventing scammers from using legitimate telephone numbers to carry out robocall schemes. The coalition is asking the FCC to adopt additional safeguards that would make it more difficult for scammers to obtain and rotate legitimate phone numbers, a tactic increasingly used to bypass spam filters and make fraudulent calls appear trustworthy. “Robocalls are more than just a ...
From staff reports HERSHEY — More than $218,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Penn State Health according to the Pennsylvania Treasury office. Penn State Health received $218,463.82, which was accepted by Inginia Genao, vice dean and vice president of Penn State Health’s Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement. The funds will be used to support community engagement initiatives. “Returning unclaimed property to organizations, nonprofits and government entities isn’t just about restoring lost funds, it’s about providing vital resources to those who ...
HARRISBURG — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has reached a civil settlement with Roll R Way requiring the skating center chain to modify its policies to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller, the settlement resolves complaints from several families whose children have Type 1 diabetes. The families alleged they were denied entry to Roll R Way facilities because they were carrying food and drinks needed to treat low blood sugar, in violation of the ...
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services will open an online auction this month featuring surplus Pennsylvania Department of Transportation equipment, including dump trucks, off-road vehicles and heavy machinery. A municipal-only auction will run from July 14-28, followed by a public auction from July 29 through Aug. 14. The auctions will provide municipalities and the general public an opportunity to purchase previously state-owned equipment. The auction will be conducted online through GovDeals. Interested buyers must register on the auction platform before ...
