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2026-27 Antlerless deer licenses on sale

HARRISBURG — New hunting and trapping licenses for the 2026-27 seasons went on sale Monday, June 22. The new license year began July 1, 2026. Hunters can purchase their new licenses in person at any of the 500+ commercial license issuing agents, including county treasurer offices and Game Commission offices. Licenses can also be purchased online at www.HuntFish.PA.gov and licenses and harvest tags will then be mailed to those who purchase online. The cost for Pennsylvania’s general hunting licenses remains $20.97 for resident adults and $101.97 for nonresident adults, remaining ...

Juneteenth commemorated at historic Mifflin Farm

WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — Juneteenth was commemorated at the historic Mifflin Farm in York County, where community members participated in a guided hike and paddle tracing the journey of freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad while highlighting the Administration’s investment in the future Susquehanna Discovery Center and Heritage Park. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania, Bethel AME’s Living the Experience and the Lower ...

Severe storms impact 64 of 67 counties over holiday weekend

Severe weather pummeled all but three of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties over the holiday weekend, killing three and leaving roughly 105,000 residents still without power on Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro was joined by Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield and PennDOT ...

Kish Bank names new senior vice president

STATE COLLEGE — Kish Bank has named Tracy Wilkinson as its incoming senior vice president and chief credit officer as longtime executive Ric Sarfert prepares to retire. Wilkinson joined the company June 1 and will assume the chief credit officer role as Sarfert transitions from the ...

Budget ‘super stressful’ on those waiting for state money

It’s been a week since the deadline for a state budget passed, and public libraries, schools, and rape crisis centers are bracing for the possibility of tighter times even while the memory of last year’s 135-day budget debacle remains fresh. A repeat is a real fear for many whose funding may be interrupted if it takes too long for Democrats and Republicans in Harrisburg to make a compromise. “I don’t want to have to go through that again. I don’t want our team to have to go through that again,” said the CEO of Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Christine ...

New income guidelines announced for free, reduced-price school meals

From staff reports HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced updated federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals for the 2026-27 school year. The guidelines, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, took effect July 1 and will be used by schools to determine eligibility for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe encouraged eligible families to apply, saying access to nutritious school meals helps students stay healthy and focused on ...