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Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Religion

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should preach to these conservative evangelical congregations. The amendment would tighten existing restrictions in the Southern Baptist Convention, which already has a faith statement opposing women pastors. The vote was 6,028 to 2,026 — a 3-to-1 margin — which easily exceeded the required two-thirds majority. It will require a similar two-thirds vote at next ...

Proceedings from District Judges

Police, court and fires

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Sebastian Ich Xol, of Hyattsville, Md., charged with driving under the influence-first offense, careless driving and driving while privileges are suspended/revoked, waived for court. — Aaron Donald Keller, of Howard, charged with driving under the influence-first offense and speeding, waived for court. — Autumn Rosina Zirkle, of Akron, Ohio, charged with driving under the influence-first offense, careless driving, improper sunscreening, following too closely and failure to complete duty as ...

Dush, Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus celebrates bill to increase enforcement/penalties

Local news

HARRISBURG — Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was passed 49-1 by the Senate today, the senator’s office said in a statement. “There are far too many people who would still have us believe that the ‘oldest profession’ is a ‘noble profession.’ Prostitution is neither noble, nor is it a profession,” Dush said. “No child ever aspires to be a prostitute. Senate Bill 45 ...

The role of aeromedical transport in rural emergencies

Health

In an emergency, time matters, but so does getting a patient to the right level of care. In North Central Pennsylvania, where long distances and rural geography can complicate emergency response, aeromedical transport can help bridge that gap. STAT MedEvac gives emergency teams a way to move ...

Around the Town

Community

Good Day and Happy 50th Anniversary to Sam and Sue Runk, of Bellefonte! Happy 55th Anniversary also to Jack and Bev Martin, of Nittany; and Happy Anniversary to Bud and Dana Yocum! Happy Birthday to Darren Stover, of Beech Creek; and Tom Daywald, of Susqueview! Word of the Day Simian — adj. — resembling a monkey or ape. Quote of the Day “When things go well, always give credit to others.” — George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States (1989-1993) Bible School Invite Beech Creek Wesleyan Church will hold Vacation Bible School on Sunday, June 14, ...