Author Archive: Chris Rossetti
Antibody Testing Important in COVID-19 Fight Says UPMC Northwest President
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Brian Durniok, President of UPMC Northwest in Seneca, Pa., said antibody testing of COVID-19 is an important step in moving beyond the current COVID-19 crisis.
SPONSORED: All American Awards & Engraving Steps up to Make Face Masks with “Almost Anything” on Them
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – The tag line for All American Awards & Engraving in Shippenville is “We’ll put almost anything on almost everything.”
D9Sports Tournament of Champions Girls’ Title Game: ’20 North Clarion vs. ’18 North Clarion
The moment everyone has been waiting for is here. It’s the D9Sports Tournament of Champions girls’’ championship game.
AAA: Pennsylvania Gas Prices Dip; Oil Prices Plunge
The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is two cents cheaper this week at $2.122 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
Hummingbirds Will Brighten Home Life in Pennsylvania in Coming Days, Weeks
HARRISBURG, Pa. – In coming days and weeks, some exotic travelers will be pouring into Pennsylvania, invading our communities and speeding around farm country. But, they carry no epidemiological surprises and their presence is welcomed.
DEP Announces Projected Climate Change Impacts to Support Planning for Future of Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Monday released the 2020 Pennsylvania Climate Impacts Assessment Update, projecting future effects of climate change on livestock, infrastructure, and water quality to support planning to reduce risk to communities and the economy across the state.
PA Submits Plan to Federal Government to Help Students Who Receive Free/Reduced Lunches Receive SNAP
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Departments of Human Services and Education on Monday submitted a state plan to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to students who are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program.
State Police Spring and Summer Youth Camps Canceled
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced on Monday the cancellation of upcoming youth camps, which had been scheduled throughout the spring and summer months, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Use Electronic Filing Options for PA Tax Returns During COVID-19 Pandemic
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is encouraging Pennsylvanians to take advantage of user-friendly electronic filing options for their Pennsylvania personal income tax returns (PA-40s).
Gov. Wolf Signs Bill to Provide for Flexibility on Property Tax Deadlines, Allow Remote Public Meetings and Notary Services
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law legislation that allows municipalities to provide flexibility on property tax deadlines, allows remote public meetings, and remote notarization of documents so online vehicle sales can resume.
D9Sports Tournament of Champions Boys’ Title Game: ’02 Karns City vs. ’13 Johnsonburg
The moment everyone has been waiting for is here. It’s the D9Sports Tournament of Champions boys’ championship game. (Photo: 2013 Johnsonburg (left) vs. 2002 Karns City (right) is the title game matchup of the D9Sports.com Tournament of Champions. Johnsonburg photo by Paul Burdick. Karns City photo submitted by Patrick Craig) The championship contest pits 2013 […]
Clarion U.’s Zacherl, Bulsak Named NWCA Division I All-Americans
CLARION, Pa. – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Division I Coaches Group announced the 2020 Division I All-Americans on Friday with Clarion University wrestlers Greg Bulsak and Brock Zacherl both earning second-team All-American status.
Route 208 Bridge Over I-80 in Clinton Twp. Closed for Emergency Repairs
CLINTONVILLE TWP., Pa. – The bridge that carries Route 208 over Interstate 80 in Clinton Township, Venango County is closed for emergency repairs.
PA Unemployment Rate in March Was 6.0 Percent – But Doesn’t Give Full Picture
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for March 2020 was released at 6.0 percent on Friday by the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) but with the caveat that the number doesn’t reflect the full picture for the month.
Wolf Administration Offers Guidance to Food Processing Facilities to Ensure Safety of Workforce, Food Supply
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and PEMA Director Randy Padfield on Friday hosted a webinar with food processing facilities across the commonwealth to provide recommendations for reducing COVID-19 outbreaks among employees and maintaining continuity of operations for a secure food supply.
PA Department of Agriculture Provides Guidance for Community Gardens to Continue Amid COVID-19
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The PA Department of Agriculture on Friday issued guidance for volunteers and employees of community gardens to continue working, with precautions, in recognition of them being critical to the resiliency of local food systems in Pennsylvania.
Website for PA Unemployment Assistance for Self-Employed to Start Accepting Application in “Next Few Days”
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) website for self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, and others not eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) will begin accepting applications within the next few days.
State Fire Commissioner Gives Suggestions on How to Reduce Fires in Time of COVID-19
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner gave some tips on how to reduce the number of calls our fire companies are responding do during the COVID-19 outbreak.
D9Sports Tournament of Champions Girls’ Final Four: ’06 Coudy vs. ’20 N. Clarion; ’18 N. Clarion vs. ’19 N. Clarion
The girls’ Final Four is set in the D9Sports Tournament of Champions with three North Clarion teams and Coudersport set to do battle to see who the fans deem the best team of the D9Sports.com Era (2001-present).
North Clarion’s Gatesman Named All American Awards & Engraving D9Sports.com District 9 Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year
CLARION, Pa. (D9Sports) – North Clarion’s Abby Gatesman, Punxsutawney’s Chloe Presloid, and Coudersport’s Bob Tingley are the major All American Awards & Engraving D9Sports.com District 9 girls’ basketball award winners for the 2019-2020 season.
UPMC Northwest President: Social Distancing Key in Keeping COVID-19 Cases Down in Region
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Social-distancing measures are working in our region to limit the spread of COVID-19.
DHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers and Ensure Continued Flow of America’s Food Supply
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a temporary final rule to change certain H-2A requirements to help U.S. agricultural employers avoid disruptions in lawful agricultural-related employment, protect the nation’s food supply chain, and lessen impacts from the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health […]
Gov. Wolf: Corrections Announces First Group of Inmates Under Temporary Reprieve Program
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Gov. Tom Wolf issued reprieves on Wednesday for the first group of Department of Corrections inmates who met criteria for the Temporary Program to Reprieve Sentences of Incarceration, which the governor established through order on April 10. A copy of the governor’s order can be found as a PDF here or on Scribd.
PLCB Opens Some Liquor Store Locations to Help in Online Sales; Locations Still Closed to In-Person Sales
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Now fulfilling e-commerce orders from 49 facilities across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has significantly increased the number of orders it is accepting on a daily basis at FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com.
Clarion and PASSHE West Universities Join to Host Virtual Recruitment Events
CLARION, Pa. – Clarion University is one of five schools in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education that are collaborating to pilot the PASSHE West Virtual Recruitment Campaign.
Gov. Wolf: Emergency SNAP Benefit Distribution to Begin Today, Local Feeding Programs Available
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Department of Human Services (DHS) will begin an emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit issuance on Thursday in line with the federal government’s interpretation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
D9Sports Tournament of Champions Boys’ Final Four: 2015 Redbank Valley vs. 2002 Karns City; 2007 DCC vs. 2013 Johnsonburg
The boys’ Final Four is set in the D9Sports Tournament of Champions with two KSAC teams and two AML teams set to do battle to see who the fans deem the best team of the D9Sports.com Era (2001-present).
Over a Million Unemployment Claims in PA Have Slowed the System Down
HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Between March 15 and April 12, 2020, over 1.3 million Pennsylvanians filed for unemployment, according to data provided on the Commonwealth’s website.
Wolf Administration Provides Relief for Taxpayers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday the Department of Revenue is providing relief to Pennsylvanians and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The department is offering taxpayers increased flexibility, additional time to meet their tax obligations, and a pause on several of its standard enforcement actions.
Two Mile Run County Park Open, Officials Stress Social Distancing
VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – At the Venango County Commissioners’ meeting, the director of Two Mile Run County Park announced the park will be open for appropriate recreation options.