PRL, Inc. and subsidiaries, Bell & Evans, APR Supply Co., and Candoris Technologies were listed in Central Penn Business Journal’s ranking of the Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies in Central PA. PRL, Inc. and its three subsidiaries (Regal Cast, PRL Industries, and LTC Inc.) were ranked 25th in the list. These companies produce high specification components and … Read more
A central Pennsylvania home care services firm must pay $385,972 to settle a minimum wage and overtime pay dispute under a consent judgment approved by a federal judge Tuesday. The judgment sanctioned by U.S. Senior Judge Yvette Kane calls for Creative Home Care LLC of Harrisburg to pay the full wages the U.S. Department of … Read more
As a cold front approaches, the atmosphere is getting primed with some moisture. This set-up will bring some welcome rain to Central PA over the next day and a half. Look for on and off rain showers on Tuesday so keep the umbrella handy. The beneficial soaking rain will arrive Tuesday evening and linger into … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The launch of Life Unites Us, an evidence-based approach to stigma reduction of substance use disorders (SUD), specifically opioid use disorder (OUD) was announced today The stigma reduction campaign is a result of the collaborative efforts of Governor Tom Wolf and Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Jennifer Smith, in partnership with Penn … Read more
Wellsboro, Pa. – The Turkey Path at Leonard Harrison State Park, 10.7 miles from Wellsboro, reopened to the public last Friday for the first time since last Thanksgiving. The popular hiking trail is located on a steep slope that descends 800 feet to the bottom of the gorge where Pine Creek flows and bikers, hikers, … Read more
High school football is back across central Pennsylvania, with the Lancaster-Lebanon League entering its second week of play and the Mid-Penn Conference starting up its regular season. But schools across the area are still limiting or prohibiting spectators from coming inside the stadiums to see the games in person, and have instead turned to streaming … Read more
The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, the primary blood supplier to hospitals in central Pennsylvania, has put out a call for help due its supply falling to historically low levels. The bank usually has more than 900 units of O Positive blood available for local hospitals. In a Thursday news release, the bank announced it had … Read more
Another bank has announced it will be closing branches in the midstate. Orrstown Bank announced on Thursday that it will consolidate six branches. One branch is in Cumberland County, two are in Lancaster County and three are in Maryland. The branches that will be closing by the first quarter of 2021 include the following: 22 S. … Read more
A yawning chasm called the digital divide segregates American communities with high-speed internet access from those without, and educators are scrambling to keep the have-nots from falling behind in their studies as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into another academic year. “We’re looking for whatever solutions we can to make sure that all kids can learn. … Read more
Lock Haven, Pa. – Due to an increase in cases of COVID-19, the City of Lock Haven issued a two-week moratorium on all events downtown, including live music and play in ball fields. The moratorium began yesterday, after the city had 18 new cases of COVID-19 in one week, and will be in place for … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that over 230 elementary schools across the state, including many in our local counties, across the state received grants to provide students with fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day. “Over the past several years Pennsylvania has strengthened its approach to student nutrition and throughout … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has recognized the Pennsylvania Game Commission for excellence. The game commission received two national awards at the association’s annual meeting, which was held virtually this year. The game commission and its grouse biologist Lisa Williams were named recipients of the 2020 Ernest Thompson Seton Award. The … Read more
The percentage of positive coronavirus tests dropped in Pennsylvania over the past week, but Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration said 10 counties bear watching due to COVID-19 cases. The Wolf administration said 3.8% of those tested for COVID-19 in Pennsylvania were positive over the past week, down from 4.2% the previous week. Wolf’s administration said a … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – In response to Governor Wolf’s Executive Order on protecting vulnerable populations, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging released its study on the impact of financial exploitation of older adults. The findings of this study reinforce the urgent need for the General Assembly to update the Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) to strengthen protections against … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Regional transportation leaders invite residents to attend a virtual public meeting on improving Interstate 81 in south central Pennsylvania. The project website can be found at www.i81southcentralpa.com. “We are approaching the end of the needs phase of the analysis and are pleased to share details on the 12 focus areas,” said Steve Deck, … Read more
September is Hunger Action Month, and once again abc27 is working to make sure every family has enough food to eat. This week, we are teaming up with Weis Markets for our Feed a Local Family food drive to support the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Continue Reading on ABC 27
Crisp fall weather in central Pennsylvania’s weekend forecast is likely to last through much of next week, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday and Sunday are expected to be clear and sunny, but temperatures likely will not climb past the upper 60s, the NWS said. Similar weather is predicted through early next week. However, central … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation (UC) experts will answer questions live from claimants during the Department of Labor & Industry’s (L&I) seventeenth virtual town hall from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. today. UC will provide information about the unemployment benefits programs administered by L&I. How to Participate: A livestream will be online at https://access.live/PAlabor. Those without internet access … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Giant Company is donating $100,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to help people struggling with food access because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several Giant employees volunteered Wednesday at the food bank’s packing facility at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. “Supporting our purpose of hunger relief with Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – Direct care workers will receive some help as $4 million in Direct Care Worker Training Grants (DCWTG) are available statewide. The grants improve the quality of care provided by direct care workers. They will also create opportunities for workers to build new careers and earn family-sustaining wages. “Direct care workers assist and … Read more