Tick season typically lasts from April to October in Pennsylvania, but a series of warm winters and rising temperatures are causing them to emerge and stay active longer than usual. The Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab from East Stroudsburg University, the biggest tick research lab in the United States, has been collecting data on ticks for years now, studying the trends and statistics of tick life cycles and the prevalence of tick-borne illnesses. Read More...
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released a statement saying that the state’s unemployment rate declined to 3.5% in July, the lowest rate on record. The rate dropped 0.8% compared to July of last year when it was at 4.3%. The state’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work – was down 9,000 over the past month. Resident employment rose by 6,000 and unemployment fell by 15,000. Read More...
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Police are searching for 33-year-old Jessica Brenizer, who officials say went missing on July 16, 2023 from Grantville, Pennsylvania.
Brenizer was last seen near the intersection of Congress Hill Road and State Route 879, also called Shawville Frenchville Highway in Girard Township, Clearfield County.
She is around 5 feet 4 inches tall, weights 214 pounds, and has blonde hair and green eyes. Brenizer was last seen wearing shorts, a purple sweatshirt tied around her waist, and a white tank top. Read More...