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State AG urges passing of bill to help banks stop fraud

HAZLETON — The General Assembly should enact legislation allowing bank employees to pause transactions if they suspect fraud is involved, Attorney General David Sunday said at a Monday legislative hearing in Hazleton. In wide-ranging testimony at a hearing devoted to criminal trends, Sunday touted the merits of Senate Bill 738, which would allow bank employees to place a seven-day hold on transactions they believe could involve fraud. The legislation also allows bank officials, older adult protective services or law enforcement to extend the hold by 15 days by providing a written ...

Judge denies man’s attempt to withdraw plea in murder

An attempt by a Clearfield man to withdraw his guilty plea to a charge of murdering his disabled mother was rejected by the Pennsylvania Superior Court in an opinion issued Friday. David Michael Lombardo, 45, is presently incarcerated in the State Correctional Institution in Houtzdale where ...

Nonprofit unveils its plans for dog park in downtown Bedford

A nonprofit group dedicated to fostering a dog-friendly community and culture has announced plans for a dog park to be located near downtown Bedford as part of the borough-led Bedford Green Park Improvements Initiative. When completed, the dog park will be the only such community outdoor ...

Bellwood-Antis updates AI policies

BELLWOOD — Members of the Bellwood-Antis School Board unanimously approved changes to district handbooks, including student-approved and prohibited artificial intelligence tools. According to the updated middle school handbook, students are prohibited from submitting generated work as their own without teacher permission, generating inappropriate content and harassing students and staff. Changes made in the high school handbook include the addition of Generative AI in the academic integrity policy and approved and prohibited uses of AI in school. Superintendent Edward DiSabato ...

Clearfield author receives grant for asthma awareness

A Clearfield County children’s author received a $2,000 Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Grant this June to promote asthma awareness and health education across Pennsylvania. After Free Spirit Books published “My Life As An Asthmanaut” in April, author Jake Lockett wanted to take his ...

House weighs quantum technology

House lawmakers put a spotlight Tuesday on an emerging quantum tech industry seeking state aid. The House Communications and Technology Committee held a hearing in State College on boosting development of quantum and semi-conductor technology. Quantum technology involves building ultra-powerful computers to do complex math problems, create secure communications and undertake precise measuring of things like time and gravity. Quantum technology can bring advantages with economic benefits and better calculations, but there is a massive underside with cybersecurity, said Committee ...