Day: March 26, 2025

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Prosecutors Considering Calling Kohberger Family Members As Trial Witnesses

Prosecutors in the murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the Monroe County man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, are considering calling members of his family as witnesses. Kohberger was arrested at his parents’ home in Monroe County. His first-degree murder trial is set to begin this summer.

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Pleasant Valley Elementary School Students Perform As Living Wax Exhibits

Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Monroe County participated in a “Live Wax Museum” project on Monday. 250 students researched and presented historical figures who changed the world. When triggered, the students came to life, sharing stories of their notable historical figures.

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State News

Bill Aims To Raise Minimum Wage

A new bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate aims to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026. Senate Bill 19 also includes provisions to ensure tipped workers earn at least 70% of the minimum wage and strengthens protections against wage theft. The bill comes as Pennsylvania’s current minimum wage has not […]

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Money Match Means Check Soon Will Be Mailed

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department has mailed the first batch of checks through its new “Pennsylvania Money Match” program. If you’re owed $500 or less in unclaimed property, expect a letter to verify your address, followed by a check in about a month.

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Sheetz Job Fair Today

Looking for work? Sheetz is hosting hiring events at all 310 of its Pennsylvania locations today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The convenience chain is looking to fill over 440 positions. Job seekers can apply and interview in person all day today. It’s all part of Sheetz’s ongoing effort to expand its workforce across […]

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