Pennsylvania Politician Refuses to Resign After DUI Crash
A politician here in Pennsylvania is facing backlash after crashing a government-owned vehicle while intoxicated. Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick, who reportedly consumed up to nine shots of vodka, was charged with DUI after the incident in a county parking garage. The crash occurred as Hartwick was heading to a commissioner’s meeting.
Read MoreSpraying for Spongy Moths and Fall Cankerworms Begins Across Pennsylvania
For the first time in 29 years, Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will spray for both spongy moths and fall cankerworms. The effort targets nearly 75,000 acres to combat spongy moths, with additional spraying for fall cankerworms. This marks the first cankerworm spraying in nearly three decades. Spraying will use aircraft to apply […]
Read MoreSnap Replacement Deadline is Friday
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is urging SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania to apply for replacement benefits if their food was spoiled during recent power outages caused by storms. Affected individuals can request replacement benefits through their local County Assistance Office by Friday. The state has also requested a federal extension for those impacted.
Read MoreMan Killed in Monroe County Crash Identified
The Monroe County coroner has identified the man killed in a crash Monday in Jackson Township. Authorities say 52-year-old Jamie Franks of Chestnuthill Township died after a two-vehicle collision on Route 715. The crash happened just after 4 p.m. State police are still investigating.
Read MoreFetterman Responds to Unfit Claims
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is pushing back against recent claims questioning his fitness for office. In an interview, Fetterman dismissed allegations from former staffers, calling a New York Magazine article a “hit piece.” The report cited concerns about erratic behavior and his mental state following a 2022 stroke.
Read MoreMonroe County Finalizes Sale of Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home
Monroe County has finalized the sale of Pleasant Valley Manor to Outcome Healthcare for $3.05 million. The deal, announced by the Board of Commissioners on March 27, comes after the county decided to privatize operations due to rising costs. The nursing home has been a part of Monroe County’s healthcare services for years.
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