The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed Alicia’s Law, sponsored by Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny), that would create a dedicated state grant program to help law enforcement find, investigate and prosecute internet predators who target children. The bill is named for Alicia Kozak, a Pittsburgh-area girl who was abducted in 2002 at the age of 13 by a man she met online. It was one of the first documented cases of its

St. Marys City Council will meet on the 3rd Monday of each month. Watch meetings live here. Click To Watch

When it comes to raising a child, it really does take a village. The average working parent with a child under the age of 10 relies on six different people to support their child’s growth and development. Family members such as their child’s grandparents, extended family -- aunts, uncles and cousins, and siblings are included in the “village,” as well as best friends and neighbors. Source: Lightbridge Academy

It’s May 16th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1983, Iron Maiden released their fourth album, Piece of Mind. In 2010, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell and Dio singer Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at age 67. In 1984, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in Memphis for “staggering drunk” down Beale Street. In 1987, U2 started a three-week run at number one on the singles chart with “With or Without You,” the band’s first-ever U-S numb

The Flightline Flea Market will be held on June 13th, July 18th an dSeptember 12th at the ST. Marys Municipal Airport. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also a Fly In-Drive In Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Airport Hanger 7.

Listen for Sunday morning Worship Services from Shiloh Presbyterian Church each week at 10:30 a.m. Click LISTEN LIVE below, or, CLICK HERE to Listen

A cookie decorating class will be offered on May 20th at the Community Education Center's Cooking Studio. Registration is required, contact the CEC. The class is at 6 p.m.

No. 2 seed Moniteau will play No. 7 Smethport at 6:30 p.m. on May 19 at Slippery Rock University’s Critchfield Park. No. 3 Curwensville will host No. 6 Cranberry in another first-round game. The semifinals will be played on May 21 with the final scheduled for Memorial Day at Showers Field in DuBois at a time to be determined. In Class A, Clarion received the top seed and the first-round bye that went with it. The Bobcats will await the winner of No. 5 Coudersport at No. 4 Por

Lt. Governor Austin Davis visited Sharpsburg as part of his statewide "Putting More Money Back in Your Pockets" tour and emphasized the need to build more homes to help bring down housing costs for Pennsylvania families. Davis has previously visited Montgomery , Luzerne, Fayette and Carbon counties to host events focused on affordability and the Shapiro-Davis Administration's ongoing efforts to cut taxes, lower costs and grow the economy. "When we bought our home several year

Saturday, May 23rd ~ 2pm Elk Through the Seasons Local wildlife photographer and outdoor enthusiast Jeff Lipniskis takes you on a captivating journey through an entire year in the life of Pennsylvania’s most iconic animal. Through photography and immersive video, you’ll witness changes across the seasons—from the tender moments of spring calves, to summertime in open meadows, the drama of the autumn rut, and the quiet endurance of winter. This visual storytelling experience

This Saturday, May 16, is Armed Forces Day, a day set aside to recognize and honor the men and women who are currently serving in a branch of our armed forces. The day was first celebrated in 1950, soon after the branches of the military were united under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Defense. In his proclamation marking the day, President Harry S. Truman called upon fellow citizens to “display the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day and to

One of the two hospitals in McKean County will close its emergency department on Sunday, as the Bradford Regional Medical Center downgrades from a hospital to an outpatient center, worrying local residents. Hospital leaders at New York-based Kaleida Health, which owns the Bradford hospital, said they're dropping several services in Bradford, including chemotherapy, its pharmacy and the emergency room. They cited escalating financial pressures, a shrinking rural population and

State police answered a call for a welfare check at 107 Sheeley Road in Fox Township. Upon arrival, troopers observed a man on the floor of the home. Police forced their way inside and found the man, Wayne Pichler, 66, was deceased. Upon investigation, no suspicious circumstances are related to the death.

State police are investigating a report from Childline of a suspected child abuse case involving a known 7-year-old female from Kersey. The case is under investigation.