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Oct. 19 voter registration deadline looms in state

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt today reminded Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm election is just one month away. “Registering to vote takes only a few minutes, and I urge every eligible Pennsylvanian who is not yet registered to vote to do so before the Oct. 19 deadline,” Sec. Schmidt said. “Once you are registered, you can exercise your fundamental right to vote and let your voice be heard in the upcoming general election.” Eligible Pennsylvania voters will have the opportunity to cast a ballot for their U.S. House of ...

Reel happenings

Tidioute is the birthplace for the Pennsylvania State Championship Fishing Tournament since 1959 and in its 67 years, has grown to become one of the largest multi-species fishing contests in the northwest portion of Pennsylvania. The tournament offers fun for the family from parades, various ...

St. Joseph’s Run Club competes at Behrend Youth Invitational

ERIE — The St. Joseph’s Catholic School Run Club continued its 2026 cross-country season Saturday, Sept. 19, competing in the Behrend Youth Invitational at Penn State Behrend. Thirteen St. Joseph’s runners traveled to Erie for the team’s fourth race of the season and its largest ...

Two House Dems propose AI guardrails for PA

A pair of state House members are wading into the national artificial intelligence debate, with legislation to be introduced in the coming days proposing safeguards in Pennsylvania. Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, and Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, said Monday they are going to introduce ...

Briefs

Bridge scores noted Bridge scores have been reported. On the evening of Sept. 14 at the YMCA, Laurie Curren and Richard Woodruff placed first with Chick Bello and Pat Fincher in second. At the Woman’s Club on Tuesday, Connie Michell and Betsy Miller were first and second. Carol Stone came in first on Thursday at the Woman’s Club and Betsy Miller was second. Mausoleum tours slated for Oct. 11 JAMESTOWN — The Fenton History Center’s Mausoleum and More tours of local Lake View Cemetery are Oct. 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., stepping off each half hour. The tours are about an hour ...

Digital ad tax on tech giants under consideration in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a new tax on digital advertising aimed at making the world’s largest technology companies pay more to the state, a proposal that is drawing scrutiny over its potential impact on smaller businesses and legal questions that have surfaced in other states. Supporters of House Bill 1678 and its Senate companion, Senate Bill 1199, say the proposed 5% gross receipts tax would fall largely on companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, TikTok, and Microsoft. Revenue estimates vary, from about $329 million in fiscal year 2026-2027 to as much as $624 million in ...