Sydney Roach
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Sharing where blood donations go and when they’re used could encourage blood donors to give again, according to recent research co-authored by a Penn State professor. The study was recently published in the Journal of Science Research.
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The Dubois City Council has fired former city manager John “Herm” Suplizio, who is accused of stealing more than $600,000 in city funds. Council members also accepted a resignation from former city solicitor Toni Cherry.
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A new automated phone line in Pennsylvania offers pep talks, jokes and words of encouragement from Pennsylvania students.
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This winter will be warmer than usual, following a trend over the past few years. That’s according to the National Weather Service in State College.
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A new task force in Pennsylvania will make policy recommendations to increase accessibility and affordability for flood insurance. Officials say climate change is speeding up the need for more people to get insured against flooding.
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Hunters in regions with Chronic Wasting Disease now have to be more careful how they deal with the deer they kill, or they could face fines.
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The Department of Labor says five Pennsylvania McDonald’s locations, including in Brookville and St. Marys, violated child labor laws.
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November is National Children’s Grief Awareness Month. A State College peer support group for grieving children, teens and families is promoting the importance of having a positive support system while also hosting a “flip the script” campaign.
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Dozens of Plaza Aztecas, including three in Pittsburgh area, found in violation of federal labor lawMore than 40 Plaza Azteca restaurants, including three in the Pittsburgh area, owe employees $11.4 million in back wages and damages.
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Inequitable school funding in Pennsylvania means children in rural areas and children living in poverty are left behind, according to the author of a new Penn State study.