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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.

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Which former Laurel Highlands Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 7, 2024

These former Laurel Highlands Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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Laurel Highlands Today area weekly mass times

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 6, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Somerset County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Stefano, Schwank, Harkins and Labs Advocate for More Pre-K Teachers and Child Care Workers

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 5, 2024

Sen. Pat Stefano, Sen. Judy Schwank, Rep. Pat Harkins, and Rep. Shelby Labs will be shedding light on Pennsylvania's growing teacher shortage and its impact on early learning. The bipartisan, bi-cameral Early Childhood Education Caucus will address this issue on April 9th at the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg.According to Sen. Stefano, "a growing teacher shortage, fueled by low compensation, is closing child care and pre-K classrooms and driving up waitlists for working families."Sen. Judy Schwank emphasized the importance of addressing this crisis, stating, "We need to...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Fayette County in week ending Mar. 30

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 5, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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80.6% of Fayette County residents old enough to vote in 2021

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 5, 2024

Of the 129,443 citizens living in Fayette County in 2021, 80.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 104,322 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Fayette County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 4, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at seven gas stations in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Fayette County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Somerset County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 30

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fayette County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 30

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Somerset County in week ending Mar. 30

By Laurel Highlands Today | Apr 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Somerset County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, 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 1?

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 31, 2024

These former Laurel Highlands Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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Laurel Highlands Today area weekly mass times

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 30, 2024

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

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Census Bureau: 81.8% of people in Somerset County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Laurel Highlands Today | Mar 29, 2024

Of the 74,331 citizens living in Somerset County in 2021, 81.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 60,797 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.