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Grimm Krupa Introduces Resolution to Ban House Members with Active Arrest Warrants from Remote Voting

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 17, 2024

Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa from Pennsylvania is taking a stand against allowing House members with active arrest warrants to vote remotely. Grimm Krupa's initiative comes in response to a recent controversial decision that allowed Rep. Kevin Boyle to continue voting by designation despite having an active arrest warrant.In a statement, Grimm Krupa expressed her concerns about the integrity of the legislative process, stating, "Pennsylvania’s General Assembly was created after a Constitutional Convention in 1776. It’s one of the oldest elected bodies in the country......

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fayette County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fayette County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 13

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Stefano Bill to Adjust Outdated Diesel Oil Requirement Now Law

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 16, 2024

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to adjust the outdated requirement for a qualified mechanic to perform an oil change every 100 hours on all diesel-powered equipment used by mining companies was signed into law yesterday. Act 9, formerly Senate Bill 115, amended Pennsylvania’s Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act to more appropriately reflect the needs of equipment presently being used, as opposed to equipment from decades ago. Mine operators can now request permission from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Mine...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Fayette County in week ending Apr. 13

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 15, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Fayette County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Laurel Highlands Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 14, 2024

These former Laurel Highlands Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Laurel Highlands Today area weekly mass times

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Laurel Highlands Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Census Bureau: 79.5% of people in Clinton County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 12, 2024

Of the 37,824 citizens living in Clinton County in 2021, 79.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 30,084 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fayette County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Somerset County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Fayette County in week ending Apr. 6

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 11, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Fayette County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fayette County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 9, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Fayette County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Somerset County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Early Childhood Education Caucus Highlights Need for More Pre-K Teachers, Child Care Workers

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 9, 2024

The Early Childhood Education Caucus recently held a rally in Harrisburg to address the critical issue of the teacher shortage in early learning programs in Pennsylvania. The event, attended by child care and pre-K students, teachers, parents, and advocates, aimed to bring attention to the challenges facing the state's early learning sector.Sen. Judy Schwank emphasized the need for change in the state's approach to child care, stating, “We all understand that the state of child care in Pennsylvania needs to change.” She highlighted issues such as low pay for childhood...

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BVA Football Champs Welcomed by Legislators

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 8, 2024

On Monday, the Belle Vernon Area Football Team received recognition in Harrisburg for their victory in the 2023 PIAA Class AAA Championship. The team had the honor of meeting with notable legislators including Pennsylvania State Representatives Eric Davanzo and Ryan Warner, as well as Senate President Pro Tem Kim Ward and Senator Pat Stefano.The Leopards secured their championship title by defeating Northwestern Lehigh with a score of 38-7 in December, marking their second consecutive PIAA trophy win.Representative Eric Davanzo from the 58th Legislative District...

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Seeking Justice: Warner Bill Takes Aim at Child Torture

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 8, 2024

HARRISBURG – Citing an increase in cases involving the torture of a child, including one in Fayette County earlier this year, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has introduced legislation establishing the offense of child torture in the Commonwealth."Sometimes, the horror these children experience goes beyond abuse, and we need to give our law enforcement officers and the judicial system the tools they need to ensure the punishment fits the crime," stated Warner. "It’s time we recognize some of these crimes truly do rise to the level of torture."Warner pointed to the case in...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Somerset County in week ending Apr. 6

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 8, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Somerset County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 7, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Somerset County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.