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State troopers, Philadelphia police unions back Shapiro's re-election

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(The Center Square) – After supporting every Republican for statewide office in 2024, the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association announced that they are backing Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s re-election campaign in 2026. “The Governor has been a strong and consistent supporter of the men and women who put on the uniform every day to protect the people of Pennsylvania,” said Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, PSTA, President Stephen P. Polishan. “Throughout his time in office, his Administration has worked with the PSTA in good faith, listened to the concerns of our ...

Fetterman joins Trump’s embrace of data centers

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(The Center Square) – The ongoing contentious debate around data center development is not solely falling along partisan lines. The latest example is U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., backing President Donald Trump’s support of the industry. On Monday, Trump posted on social media expressing his support for data center development across the United States. “The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor,” Trump wrote. “If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and ...

Where governor candidates stand on Medicaid, fraud, and more

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HARRISBURG — Key federal Medicaid changes will roll out next year, and Pennsylvania’s governor will play a crucial role in how they’re implemented or challenged. The sweeping 2025 federal budget law, President Donald Trump’s signature piece of second-term legislation, is expected to lead millions of people to lose coverage and cut federal Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars. Independent research shows it will create administrative and financial complications for states, leaving them with big decisions. One of the biggest changes is that working-age adults who ...

Birth announcements

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JACOB ANTHONY ESH Jacob Anthony Esh was born at 2:36 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at home to Samuel and Marianne Esh of Madisonburg. Jacob was 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 19 ¾ inches. MELVIN F. FISHER Melvin F. Fisher was born at 8:52 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at home to Amos and Martha Fisher of Coburn. Melvin was 8 pounds, 10 ounces and 21 ¼ inches. ELSIE REBECCA HOSTETLER Elsie Rebecca Hostetler was born at 5:49 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Safe Pastures to Seiber and Lizzie Hostetler of Milroy. Elsie was 8 pounds, 12 ounces and 21 inches. HANNAH ROSE ...

Courtesy and safety are needed on Labor Day weekend

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Because the approaching Labor Day weekend attracts anglers, boaters, and hunters to the same waters, the need for cooperation, courtesy, and safety is important. Weather and water conditions permitting, a long holiday weekend brings people together when what they looked forward ...

McVeytown

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It is time for the Community Meal again. September 11, 2026, between 11:30 and 12:30, Pine Glen Church of the Brethren will resume serving meals. The menu is a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, homemade tomato soup, and dessert. Come out and enjoy a great meal and fellowship, as always eat-in only. The Pine Glen Church of the Brethren Kitchen Committee will hold a soup sale on September 19, 2026. Pickup will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Soup will be Chicken Noodle and Ham & Bean, costing $10 per quart. The last day to order will be September 13, 2026. Order by calling Pam Mattern at ...