Governor Proposes College Shakeup
Governor Josh Shapiro is proposing an overhaul of Pennsylvania’s higher education system. He says he wants to bring together Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities and 15 independent community colleges under one system; slash tuition to $1,000 a semester for low-income students; and base state funding on school performance. It all comes about as the governor admits […]
Read MoreDeer Hunters May Have More Chances
Pennsylvania deer hunters who hunt in areas where Chronic Wasting Disease has been prevalent may have some extra time to hunt next season. The game commission is now reviewing data to try to learn whether enough deer were killed in some areas to reduce the spread of the deadly disease. The end result could be […]
Read MoreFunny Money Passed In Brodheadsville
State Police continue to investigate an incident where $600 worth of counterfeit cash was used at a CVS in Monroe County. Troopers say the suspects used the funny money to buy (5) $100 Visa gift cards and other items at a CVS in Brodheadsville. They say they were in a white Chevy Suburban with New […]
Read MoreMarten Reintroduction Nixed
About a year ago, it was a big thing… The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced plans to reintroduce the American Marten into the wilds of Pennsylvania. But when the game commission members met this past weekend, on Saturday, they had a change of heart. They tabled that reintroduction instead of moving forward with a vote on […]
Read MoreTobyhanna Man Arrested For Trying To Strangle Woman While Driving Her Car
Pocono Township Police arrested a man who they say strangled a woman while he was driving her car on Route 611 without her consent. 23 year old Isaac Oropeza of Tobyhanna is now facing charges including Strangulation; Simple assault; Reckless endangerment; and Unauthorized use of an automobile.
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