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Shapiro is ‘very open’ to Trump’s education tax credit program

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has said he’s “very open” to opting his state into the Trump-backed federal scholarship tax credit program. But he may wait until after the midterm elections to make his official decision. In an October gubernatorial debate appearance, Shapiro said while other governors have “shut the door on it,” he’s not one of them. He said his administration is “continuing to digest” the recently released rules governing the program. “I think prudence here makes the most sense,” Shapiro said. “We’re looking at it carefully, and in the next ...

Local dealerships uniting to support breast cancer care at UPMC

WILLIAMSPORT — Car dealerships across the region are teaming up with Susquehanna Health Foundation for the 2026 Drive for a Cause fundraiser benefitting breast health services at the Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center, part of UPMC Magee-Womens in Williamsport. During the month of October, participating dealerships will donate $25 for every new or used car sold. Campaign funds support advanced screening, diagnostic technology and coordinated cancer care for patients throughout the region. “Breast cancer affects far more than a single patient. It touches spouses, children, ...

Woodward Twp. woman arrested for threatening to shoot victim

LOCKPORT — A 65-year-old Lock Haven Woodward Township woman was arrested after she allegedly threatened to shoot someone on Oct. 13. According to Woodward Township Police, Lisa Stevenson is accused of possessing and pointing a shotgun at the victim at about 5:56 p.m., threatening to shoot them. Stevenson also told police during an interview that “she will kill the victim,” police said. During the investigation, police observed a short barrelled shotgun inside Stevenson’s home along Crist Lane, which matched the victim’s description. Through a search warrant, police seized ...

Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Trump recently announced a diesel deal with Putin to import Russian energy in a ...