Bill O’Boyle
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Gov. Shapiro congratulates 173rd Cadet Class of PA State Police Academy
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week joined Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris to celebrate the graduation of the 173rd Cadet Class of the Pennsylvania State Police Academy — one of the nation’s most rigorous and respected law enforcement training programs.
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CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Report shares continued work to support child welfare system
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services released the 2024 Annual Child Protective Services Report this week. It provides statewide and county-level data on the efforts to protect and help children who were reported as victims of suspected abuse and neglect.
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CAPITOL ROUNDUP: Pennsylvania legislators lead effort to protect kids from online exploitation
WILKES-BARRE — A group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to address the alarming rise in online child exploitation by introducing a resolution that designates the week of Aug. 17 through 23, as “Social Media Safety and Parental Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania.
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Human trafficking awareness event in Dallas deemed a success
DALLAS — Rep. Brenda Pugh said Thursday’s human trafficking event at Dallas High School was deemed “highly impactful” and it has received tremendous feedback from community members, law enforcement and advocacy groups.
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CAPITOL ROUNDUP: FBI reminds students heading back to school that hoax threats are no joke
WILKES-BARRE — As students across the country and our communities return to the classroom this fall, FBI Philadelphia reminds the public that making hoax threats — whether spoken, written, posted online or shared on social media — is a serious criminal offense with lasting consequences.
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Legislators discuss pros and cons of increased funding for state’s mass transit
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro’s spokesman, Manuel Bonder, said the governor knows how critical mass transit is to the Commonwealth — and he has been fighting to deliver funding and solutions his entire time in office.
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Rep. Pugh to host human trafficking awareness event
DALLAS — To help educate residents on the prevalence of human trafficking, Rep. Brenda Pugh will host “Behind the Screen: How to Protect Your Children from Human Trafficking in a Digital World.”
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Food Dignity progam at WBACTC a ‘win for families, students, local farmers’
PLAINS TWP. — The workforce development initiative at the Wilkes Barre Career & Technology Center, established by the Food Dignity Movement, empowers students to be a vital connection within the food supply chain, bridging critical gaps and driving progress.
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The Polish Connection holds Grand Reopening in Plymouth
PLYMOUTH — The Polish Connection, a restaurant known for its authentic Polish cuisine, held its grand reopening on Sunday.
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Hundreds dance to the oldies at annual Summer Reunion Dance at Irem Temple
DALLAS — The annual Summer Reunion Dance at Irem Temple Pavilion in Dallas was in full-swing Saturday with hundreds of people dancing to the oldies all night long.