Local Government
Leadbeter schedules concealed carry seminar for Columbia County residents
State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) will hold his third annual Concealed Carry Seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at The Barn…
Culver urges food donations for Hunger Action Month in September
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver is asking residents in the 27th Senatorial District to take part in Hunger Action Month by donating unexpired, non-perishable food items at her district offices.
Senator Culver hosts district office opening and celebrates mobile pantry anniversary
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. (CSO) are set to host two community events on Thursday, September 4, at the HUB at Mulberry Mill in Bloomsburg.
Culver, Watro, and Walsh schedule townhall on Sugarloaf PPL transmission line project
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver, along with Representatives Dane Watro and Jamie Walsh, will hold a public townhall meeting to discuss the proposed Sugarloaf PPL 500kV Transmission Line Project.
Senate committee advances Dr. Carrie Rowe’s nomination for secretary of education
The Senate Education Committee in Pennsylvania has unanimously advanced the nomination of Dr. Carrie Rowe to become the state’s Secretary of Education.
Leadbeter backs bipartisan bill requiring hotel staff training on human trafficking
State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) has announced his role as a co-sponsor of bipartisan legislation aimed at combating human trafficking in Pennsylvania.
FOIA request sent to Bloomsburg University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025
FOIA Request to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
Culver, Argall schedule public roundtable on mental health services in Danville
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Bill honoring Joe McGranaghan heads to governor for approval
Legislation that proposes naming a section of the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway in Snyder County as the Joseph McGranaghan Memorial Highway has been passed and is now awaiting the Governor’s…
How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in North Central PA Times publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across North Central PA Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…
Scouting America’s annual report presentation scheduled at Pennsylvania Capitol
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver and Representative Justin Fleming are set to host Scouting America at the Capitol on Monday, June 9, for their annual “Report to the Commonwealth.”
How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in North Central PA Times publication area during 2024?
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across North Central PA Times publication area was approved in 2024, as…
Senators host roundtable on rural school funding with acting secretary
Senators Lynda Schlegel Culver and Lisa Baker hosted a roundtable discussion on rural school funding with Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe at Northwest Area School District in Union…
Montour County: Social Security made up 7.5% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.5% of income in Montour County, providing an average of $4,975 per capita to residents.
How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry were approved in North Central PA Times publication area during 2024?
Of the 109 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across North Central PA Times publication area 108 were approved in 2024,…
North Central PA Times area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the North Central PA Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Union County: Social Security transfers accounted for 7.8% of income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.8% of income in Union County, providing an average of $3,964 per capita to residents.
How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry were approved in North Central PA Times publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across North Central PA Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…
Snyder County: Residents received $168.61 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.2% of income in Snyder County, providing an average of $4,252 per capita to residents.
2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Union County since 1970
Since 1970, Union County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 22%.
North Central PA Times area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the North Central PA Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.