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Sunday urges FCC to tighten rules targeting robocall scammers

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 ...

Penn State Health receives $218K in unclaimed property

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 ...

Roll R Way settles disability access complaint

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 ...

Online auction to offer surplus PennDOT equipment this month

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 ...

State police report increase in firearm purchase denials

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police reported an increase in firearm purchase denials during the second quarter of 2026, despite a relatively unchanged number of background checks compared with the same period last year. According to the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS), 239,047 background checks were conducted during the second quarter of 2026, up slightly from 238,003 during the same period in 2025. State police said 3,833 individuals were denied the purchase or transfer of a firearm, an increase from 3,444 denials during the second quarter of last ...

Local SAR members attend nation’s 250th Independence celebration

From staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Members of the Centre County Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Philadelphia July 2-5 to participate in events marking the nation’s semiquincentennial, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration coincided with a record-breaking heat wave. Temperatures reached 103 degrees on July 2, 104 degrees on July 3 and 101 degrees on July 4, marking just the third time in Philadelphia’s history that the city experienced three consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures. Despite the ...