Representatives of the state’s Commission on Crime and Delinquency, State Police, and Board of Probation and Parole met recently with officials from Maryland and West Virginia to discuss using technology to share information about dangerous offenders.According to a news release issued by the governor’s office, the cross-border partnership enables law…
According to a recent news release, the state Department of Health is encouraging residents to join the Emergency Registry of Volunteers. SERVPA is a secure, statewide database of pre-credentialed volunteers who can be called upon during major disasters or public health emergencies. According to the Health Department, about 10,500 medical…
Today’s uncertain economy has nearly everyone looking for ways to save money. But unfortunately, it also brings out criminals such as petty thieves. So we’re posting the following tips to help you limit the potential for car break ins. Keep Things Out of Sight: If you have any valuables, such…
Dole Food Co. today recalled over 700 cases of bagged salad due to possible salmonella contamination, including cases that were distributed here in Pennsylvania. According to an article on FoxNews.com, a random test by the State of New York showed that the Seven Lettuces bagged salad was positive for Salmonella.To…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a voluntary recall of the Office Depot Brand Biella Leather Desk Chair. The chair was manufactured by Wonderful Year Inc., China, and imported by Swinton Avenue Trading, Boca Raton, Fla. According to a news release, the weld connecting the seat plate to…
An advisory medical panel recommended more than 30 types of cancer be covered by the Zadroga 9/11 health care act for those injured or sickened by exposure to Ground Zero toxins. According to workers compenstation.com, data shows a variety of cancers including blood, digestive, skin, oral and respiratory are linked…
New requirements for additional immunizations for students went into effect last Aug. 1, 2011. According to an article on the RepublicanHerald.com, if a student does not have the required vaccinations, they may not be able to attend school. The new regulations require that all children receive a second dose of…
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced recently that the state has been selected to take part in the National Foundation for Governor’s Fitness Councils’ National Champion School campaign. According to a news release, the foundation will select three schools in Pennsylvania to receive state-of –the art fitness centers. Any public and…
This past week had more than its share of school bus accidents in the US: in Indiana, the driver of a bus hit an overpass without braking; in Washington, a bus rolled over after it went off the road; in Ohio, a bus rolled over onto its right side into…
Gov. Tom Corbett signed House Bill 934 into law Wednesday, requiring all Pennsylvania residents to produce photo identification when they vote. Gov. Corbett said in a news release he signed the bill because it protects the principal of one person, one vote and sets a standard to protect the integrity…