PIAA Makes Girls Flag Football Official High School Sport
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association has officially sanctioned girls’ flag football as a high school sport. To gain official status, girls’ flag football needed at least 100 participating teams statewide, which was met this April with 65 teams from eastern Pennsylvania and 36 from the west. The PIAA plans to develop a rules book and […]
Read MoreHelp On The Way For Struggling PA Farmers
Farmers here in Pennsylvania who were affected by ongoing drought conditions can now access emergency resources through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. The USDA has designated multiple counties as primary natural disaster areas, enabling eligible farmers to apply for emergency credit. The loans can help with the replacement of equipment, livestock, and other recovery needs. […]
Read MoreNEPA Migrant Rumors Said To Be “Not Credible”
Rumors of migrants being bused into Northeastern Pennsylvania and housed at a local hotels have been debunked by officials. The claims, which circulated on social media, suggested large groups of migrants were staying at the Prince Hotel in Wyoming County, but local officials there say there is no credible evidence that supports the social media […]
Read MoreNew Warning About Mosquito Danger
The Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus has been reported in several Northeast states, though Pennsylvania has yet to see any cases. The virus, which spreads through mosquito bites, has appeared in neighboring New Jersey and New York. To protect yourself, experts recommend wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent when outdoors. Symptoms of EEE include fever, […]
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