Winter activities for children: Wintertime can be a time of fun and magic, but for those long cold days when the kids can’t seem to find anything to do, here are some creative ways to keep them entertained:
As the deadline for REAL ID compliant identification to fly approaches, AAA East Central advises travelers to act fast if they are choosing to apply for identification that complies with the federal program.
Two people have been jailed on multiple allegations regarding endangering children and allegedly directing two children to perform sexual acts on each other.
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The Bradford swim teams were swept by St. Marys Thursday night, as the girls fell 101-55 while the boys were topped 54-24.
ULYSSES — Cameron County shrugged off a slow start en route to a resounding 77-46 win over Northern Potter in a North Tier League boys hoops game Thursday.
JOHNSONBURG — The Johnsonburg boys basketball team found itself in unfamiliar territory a month into the season.
Commonly referred to as the “Purple Paint Law”, House Bill 1772 will become a law in Pennsylvania on January 26.
Two people have been jailed on multiple allegations regarding endangering children and allegedly directing two children to perform sexual acts on each other.
SMETHPORT — A Buffalo, N.Y., woman was sentenced to a term in state prison for drug delivery and assault allegations stemming from three cases.
SMETHPORT — A Bradford man will spend time in McKean County Jail for allegations that he threatened to place a bomb in Bradford’s Veterans Square.
SMETHPORT — A Bradford man will serve 10 to 20 years in state prison for allegations he broke into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her.
A Bradford man who is accused of making methamphetamine in a girl’s bedroom had all charges against him bound to McKean County Court at a preliminary hearing Wednesday before District Judge Do…
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AVALON, Pa. (AP) — A public defender in Allegheny County stabbed her fiance, who is a fellow public defender, after a night of drinking earlier this week, police said.
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PPB Capital Partners is pleased to announce that Kate Reilly has been named Chief Operating Officer. With PPB since its launch in 2008, Kate has been instrumental in PPB's success, with her innovative vision, commitment to service excellence and process-driven results, and development of trusted advisory firm and investment manager relationships nationwide. With 24 years of experience in financial product marketing/positioning/brand development, fund administration & operations, Kate has lead PPB's fund operations' efforts, enabling the firm to grow its total capital invested to over $1 billion, with 250+ investments made.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board is circulating an idea for a new premium that would go to all dairy farmers in the state.
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP Pennsylvania today praised 10 Pennsylvania U.S. House members for voting to support bipartisan legislation to combat age discrimination - the "Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act" (POWADA). The House of Representatives vote Wednesday approving the bill is the most important action yet in the long drive toward passage.
Pennsylvania finished 37th in a study by the website Rich States, Poor States that examined the 50 states’ economic outlooks based on 15 weighted policy measures.
The Packers are one win away from a berth in Super Bowl LIV in large part because of the moves Gutekunst has made, both large and small.
Bring your Tigers football, basketball and recruiting questions, and talk to Mizzou beat writer Dave Matter in his weekly live chat.
Feel free to debate whether the Bears were too fast and loose to start the 2019 season believing in their tight ends room, where Trey Burton was coming off surgery, Adam Shaheen hadn't come on at all and Bradley Sowell's position switch from swing OT…
Nebraska announced the re-hire of Mike Dawson on Thursday morning, along with new titles for Ryan Held and Greg Austin.
The Packers defense has been stout since being picked apart by the 49ers in a 37-8 rout in November.
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MIAMI (AP) — Last April, as a military uprising roiled Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro’s socialist government ordered pay TV providers to immediately cease transmission of CNN and the BBC.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.N. labor organization said Thursday that Qatar has abolished exit visa requirements for virtually all migrant workers, hailing the move as a “milestone” in reform efforts ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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BANGKOK (AP) — Share prices were mostly higher Thursday in moderate trading in Asia after the U.S. and China signed a preliminary trade agreement that investors hope will bring better relations between the two biggest economies.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — One day after signing a new trade deal with China, President Donald Trump is expected to get more good news on his trade agenda as the Senate considers a new North American pact.
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MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shakeup of Russia's leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024.
The American Society for the Positive Care of Children estimates that child abuse reports involve 7.5 million children, and child abuse crosses all socioeconomic and educational levels, religions, ethnic and cultural groups. The National Children’s Alliance has reported that nearly 700,000 children are abused in the U.S annually. Childhelp.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse, found that a report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds.
It is healthy for the bodies to take probiotics. They cleanse the body and the gut system. The “good bacteria” helps keep the gut healthy. Instead of buying expensive probiotic products, nature offers some organic choices for you that you can use daily for a better gut health. The name itself is derived from the Latin 'pro-' 'for' and the Greek '-biotic' 'life. The discovery of the probiotics came in the early 20th century and was found in Bulgaria where the bacteria Bacillus Bulgarikus was found in milk.
Overeating during the holidays and New Year’s may now be in the rearview mirror. But that doesn’t necessarily make losing or maintaining weight easier for everyone — even if you resolved to make healthier food choices. It may be a tough work to keep a healthy weight and diet. For some people, it can be especially difficult.
One way to achieve mental health, happiness and clarity is through meditation. What meditation does is uniquely dynamic — allowing your whole being to open up, decluttering your thoughts, feelings and emotions into a positive state of confidence.
Whether you brush your teeth once, twice or thrice per day, this daily ritual can sometimes fall to the wayside during and after the holiday seasons. Sweet treats lurk around every kitchen corner and dining room dessert table. Luckily, we’ve got you covered — but not covered in toothpaste. Check out our top five tips to take care of your teeth this winter.
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A Delta Airlines plane slid off the taxiway at Kansas City International Airport Friday morning due to icy conditions that also have closed schools and government offices. (Jan. 17)
All four of the top-tier Democratic presidential candidates – former Vice President Joe Biden, former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders – have released climate plans that call for massive spending, an overhaul of the fossil fuel industry and increased standards for renewable energy.
Both of Colorado’s U.S. senators voted Thursday to pass a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada.
Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s universal childcare plan would result in an all-out takeover of the industry by the federal government, an analysis by the Washington, D.C.-based think tank, The Cato Institute, reports.
If you need a reason why it’s not a good idea to give control of the internet to the government, take Iran as Exhibit A.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian culture secretary Roberto Alvim was fired on Friday after using phrases similar to some used by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels. Alvim made the comments while discussing a new art prize in Latin America’s largest democracy. Alvim had held the post since Nove…
ROME (AP) — Art experts have confirmed that a stolen painting discovered hidden inside an Italian art gallery's walls is Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of a Lady," Italian prosecutors said Friday.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus' soccer federation has suspended all matches after a referee walkout over a bombing attack against a colleague's car.
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The most serious outbreak of locusts in 25 years is spreading across East Africa and posing an unprecedented threat to food security in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries, authorities say. Unusual climate conditions are partly to blame.
It is going to take more than an act of Congress to stop President Donald Trump from doing exactly what he wants to do. He has no respect for the law.
An odd piece of news caught my eye this week, mostly because I thought it was from a comedy or satire site like The Onion or Babylon Bee.
Imagine that a distant relative died and left you $1 million. What would you do with it? Most of us would begin by paying off our bills, but then what? Buy that dream car that you always wanted? Quit your job and live on the investment proceeds?
The past year was one of phenomenal accomplishments for President Trump and for the conservative movement.
