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Stuffed toys approved for state holiday donations

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The Pennsylvania departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (PA DHS) has announced that L&I approved 1,052 stuffed toys for sale in Pennsylvania this year following routine safety inspections to ensure the toys are safe for children. In what has become an annual tradition, L&I donated the approved toy samples to PA DHS’ Holiday Wish program, and they will be distributed to Pennsylvania families during the holiday season. This year’s donation is just shy of last year’s record of 1,085 toys, and includes 100 stuffed toys made with recycled materials. Pennsylvania ...

State secures $7.8M settlement with Walmart for child labor violations

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Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker announced Monday that the Shapiro Administration has secured a historic $7.8 million settlement with Walmart for violations of Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act at stores across the Commonwealth. The settlement agreement represents the largest child labor enforcement action in Pennsylvania history and includes compliance measures to protect young workers and prevent future violations at Walmart stores. Under the settlement, Walmart will pay $7.68 million in administrative penalties, in ...

Warren man sentenced to probation in indecent assault case

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A Warren man has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor indecent exposure in September. Logan N. Beard, 35, will serve two years of probation and pay a $500 fine to satisfy his guilty plea in front of Judge Todd Woodin in the Court of Common Pleas. Beard had been charged with third-degree felony charges of corruption of minors – defendant age 18 or above and unlawful contact with a minor – sexual offenses. A charge of third-degree felony unlawful contact with a minor - sexual offenses was withdrawn while the other two felony charges were not prosecuted. ...

National Fuel Gas Co. Foundation announces $137,500 in grants

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WILLIAMSVILLE -- The board of directors of the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation (Foundation), the charitable giving arm of National Fuel Gas Company (National Fuel), recently approved grants totaling $137,500 to support organizations addressing food insecurity, disaster relief, emergency shelter and other critical needs across New York and Pennsylvania. “The Foundation is proud to continue supporting organizations that provide critical resources to people and families across our communities,” said David P. Bauer, president and CEO of National Fuel and president of the ...

Honor Flight opportunities available for area veterans

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The Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight organization recently completed Mission 24 and included 33 veterans: two Korean War veterans, six Cold War veterans, three Cuban Missile Crisis veterans, and twenty-two Vietnam War veterans. Each veteran brought their own experiences and stories, making this an ...

Health insurance transparency resources offered for open enrollment

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The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) released two annual reports that help Pennsylvanians better understand health insurance options available in the Commonwealth ahead of Pennie’s Open Enrollment season. PID’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) Quality Health Plans (QHP) Summary Report and Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Report provide consumers with information about health plan benefits, coverage, claims, denials, and appeals. Together, the reports can serve as important tools for Pennsylvanians researching health insurance options and making informed decisions about their ...