McCLURE — Pony rides, a petting area with goats and a chicken barbecue by the McClure Fire Company will be among the attractions when McClure Commons hosts its first Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 17. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5 Bubb St., with approximately 35 vendors ...
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers want to ease the burden of high electricity bills on residents and small businesses. While Pennsylvanians can already shop for their own electricity supplier, a new proposal would allow communities to shop on their behalf, potentially giving customers greater bargaining power and additional options to pursue competitive rates. The proposal comes as residential electricity prices in Pennsylvania have risen sharply in recent years. According to the state’s Independent Fiscal Office, the average residential price increased nearly 46% between 2018 ...
HARRISBURG — An unusual and competitive race is brewing in western Pennsylvania, featuring an independent candidate aided by a heaping of dark money. Republican Camera Bartolotta represents the 46th Senate District, a former Democratic stronghold south of Pittsburgh that stretches across a swath of hills, river valleys, and farmland, and contains old milltowns and active coal and gas development. The former businesswoman and actress has earned the ire of some local Republicans who’ve deemed her insufficiently conservative. She beat a well-funded primary challenger, bankrolled by ...
The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar for three days before the event. Events requiring reservations may be promoted for up to two weeks before the reservation deadline. Events that require a purchase from a for-profit business, even if a donation is made to the organization, are not eligible for the calendar. Please be brief and include only basic details. If possible, provide a phone number or email address to be published with contact information. Submit items at least one week ...
LEWISTOWN — Motorists traveling through Mifflin and Juniata counties next week can expect lane closures and traffic restrictions as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation conducts road and bridge maintenance. PennDOT announced its maintenance schedule for the week of Oct. 12, with ...
