WASHINGTON — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone figure was recorded ...
CARLISLE The Giant Company announced flu and pneumonia vaccinations are now available at all in-store pharmacies. With more than 130 locations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, receiving a flu shot at Giant and Martin’s pharmacies is easy and convenient. Walk-ins are welcome, but customers can also make an appointment if they prefer. Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part B, cover recommended flu vaccinations with little or no out-of-pocket cost. Historically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual influenza vaccinations ...
When Penn State’s roughly $700 million renovation project at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium is completed for the 2027 season, fans will find renamed sections and higher prices. On Tuesday, Penn State Athletics released an updated pricing plan and map for the 2027 season. Penn ...
Members of the Claysburg-Kimmel School Board mapped out further steps with their transportation search during Wednesday’s meeting. According to business manager Dena Burket, the board recently submitted an advertisement for a transportation request for proposal. All submissions are now due to their business office by noon Sept. 21. Board President Jeremy Knott said the board will weigh the proposals once all requests are submitted to the business office. The board is considering a transportation company switch after noticing that transportation is one of the most expensive line ...
The newest addition to Pennsylvania’s array of state tax credits is designed to spur business startups in certain economic sectors. The Innovate in PA 2.0 Tax Credit is part of the new state budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The tax credits will support grants for startups in life sciences, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing, workforce development partnerships, regional venture studios and programs that leverage federal research and technology funding. The Innovate tax credit is authorized at $125 million over the rest of the decade. The tax credit will be funded through a ...
CRESSON — The Penn Cambria School District is seeking a $588,104 multimodal transportation fund grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development for the district’s campus improvements project. Superintendent Jaime Hartline said the purpose of the grant, if awarded, would be to pave an existing gravel road from the student overflow parking lot up to McGarrity Lane. The project would include installing a sidewalk beside the road, so there’s a safe pedestrian pathway leading to the district’s athletic fields, Hartline said, adding lighting would be included ...
