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House passes measure to increase school choice program oversight

After a lengthy floor debate, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted Monday to advance a Democrat-backed bill that aims to increase oversight of the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, the state’s biggest statewide school choice program. Educational choice programs have long been a point of contention in Pennsylvania, with Republicans generally advocating for expanded tax-credit scholarships and Democrats favoring greater investment in public schools. House Bill 2632, sponsored by Rep. Nikki Rivera, D-Lancaster, was passed with a 105-97 vote. The bill would ...

Household hazardous waste to be collected at Jaffa Shrine Center

The Intermunicipal Relations Committee will hold a household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Jaffa Shrine Center on Broad Avenue. Pre-registration is required at IRCEnvironment.org. Workers will accept only: - fluorescent bulbs and tubes; - automotive fluids like used motor oil and antifreeze; - pesticides and fertilizers; - flammables and corrosives like paint thinner and drain cleaner; - aerosol cans; - latex, oil-based and spray paints. There will be a base charge of $25 per vehicle, plus 50 cents per pound for paints. Attendees ...

Mount Union man killed in crash in Franklin County

A Huntingdon County man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Franklin County on Thursday. According to state police, Russell C. Booher, 45, of Mount Union, died as a result of injuries suffered in the 12:41 p.m. crash. Booher was driving a 2007 Hyundai eastbound on Buchanan Trail when the ...

Multi-vehicle accident on Frankstown Road

According to Pennsylvania State Police, two people were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle accident involving four cars on the 1700 block of Frankstown Road a little after 3 p.m. Monday afternoon. One vehicle involved stopped on Frankstown Road, causing numerous other vehicles to hit ...

State watchdog’s elder abuse probe kept secret

HARRISBURG — For nearly two years, the Shapiro administration has refused to say whether a state watchdog under the governor’s jurisdiction investigated Pennsylvania’s network of agencies that are supposed to help older adults who are abused and neglected. However, records show state ...

Ebensburg Borough Council OKs increase in parking rates

EBENSBURG — During Monday’s Ebensburg Borough Council meeting, officials approved increases in hourly parking rates and overtime parking fines, which are expected to take effect later this year, after a part-time parking enforcement officer is hired and trained for the vacant ...