As the year winds down, it’s time to honor the dedicated service of your township supervisors. If you have one or more supervisors departing, we invite you to submit a Service Recognition Request Form for each individual. There is no minimum service requirement to qualify for a certificate; every contribution…
Late last week, President Donald Trump issued an executive order revoking a 2009 federal coordination directive that was issued under former President Barack Obama telling federal agencies how to organize themselves around Bay cleanup. It did not impose any requirements…
DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is accepting applications for the Motorized Trails and Recreation (formerly known as the ATV and Snowmobile program) fall grant round until September 30. Funds can be used toward projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development,…
Congress has designated September 11 of each year as Patriot Day and has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance. Flags at public buildings are to fly at half-staff today in observance of Patriot Day…
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission opened a new exhibit at the State Archives, “Witness to History: Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.” The exhibit honors the ultimate sacrifices made by the 40 passengers and crew members aboard Flight 93, who heroically…
Pennsylvania State Police have released guidance and recommendations as the deadline for lawmakers to legalize skill games looms, saying they plan to seize the machines if lawmakers do not take action by next month. The October 13, 2026, deadline was set by…
The labor market has changed a lot over the years, and expectations from employers and employees have changed with it. For example, about 70% of townships participating in the Salary Survey in 2018 reported that paid time off did not vary based…
The Pennsylvania State Police, Office of Homeland Security, and PA CyberCom will host four cybersecurity workshops geared toward local government and school personnel across the commonwealth. These interactive, hands-on sessions are designed to strengthen cybersecurity awareness, preparedness, and resilience. Topics include Cyber Threat Landscape…
On this day in history, September 9, 1776, the Continental Congress formally declared the new nation to be the “United States of America,” replacing the previously used term “United Colonies.”
We apologize that the links for this article were missing in yesterday’s edition. Here is the corrected article. COSTARS will be hosting a free member training workshop for central Pennsylvania members on September 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon in Williamsport, Lycoming County. This session will help members learn more about the COSTARS…
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is accepting applications for the Fire and EMS Grant Program until October 22. Townships are encouraged to share this information with partnering fire companies, emergency medical services agencies, and volunteer rescue squads. Fire and rescue companies must be actively reporting to the…
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