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Fetterman, McCormick push research into spotted lantern fly farm damage

U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are teaming up to introduce legislation they say will protect farms and strengthen the agricultural economy. The Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, introduced last week by both Pennsylvania senators along with U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, would designate the Spotted Lanternfly as a high-priority research initiative for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. “Spotted lanternflies have ravaged crops that are critical to Pennsylvania’s economy including grapevines, apples, ...

Haunted attraction operators need safety plan, state says

As haunted attractions prepare for their upcoming fall season, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is reminding operators that they must submit an approved safety plan before applying for permits for performers under the age of 18. L&I is also encouraging parents of child performers to talk with their children about their experiences at work to ensure they feel safe and are being treated fairly. “The Shapiro Administration is unwavering in its commitment to protecting workers, particularly our youngest workers,” said L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker. “For many ...

Sleeping moths keep nature alive

Photo by Katie Finch Primrose Moths rest during the day in Evening Primrose flowers. Flowers serve many purposes. For plants, they are reproductive parts and the first step in creating seeds. For insects, birds, and even us, they are a food source. They are also a source ...

Drake Day set for Sunday at Well Museum

TITUSVILLE – Drake Well Museum and Park will host its annual Drake Day celebration on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., commemorating Edwin Drake’s famous oil strike in Titusville in August 1859. With America turning 250 years old this year, Drake Day will especially focus on the ...

Locally made Cummins engine to hit market in 2027

It’s been two years since full production of a new line of X15N engines began at Cummins Inc.’s Jamestown Engine Plant. Now, the X15N engine is ready for market after clarification from the U.S. EPA - no pun intended - cleared the road for its deployment. In July, the EPA issued a rule scaling back emissions warranty requirements that EPA officials said added the largest single cost to the trucking industry. Under the proposal, the EPA would maintain underlying emission standards, including nearly 90% of planned nitrogen oxide (NOx) reductions. The new rule also eliminates ...

Tidioute News: Book club, VFW events slated

Upcoming news items from Tidioute: — Book Club at the Tidioute Public Library — The next Book Club meeting will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. Whether you are a lifelong avid reader or just looking to get back into the habit of reading, come share your thoughts, favorite books or current reads! Also, the Book Challenge Book Club will meet at The Tidioute Public Library on Aug. 22 at 11. A list of prompts is available at the library. — TCCS Picture Day — TCCS fall picture day is Sept. 4. Retakes will be on Oct. 16. — Tidioute VFW Events — VFW Meeting is on ...