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Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Improves Access to Quality Health Care through Telemedicine Initiative

May 23, 2012 in AV, BOL, Entertainment, Local Interest, TAB, weather, YouTube

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Improves Access to Quality Health Care through Telemedicine InitiativeHARRISBURG, Pa., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Committed to helping the 2.1 million Pennsylvanians covered by the Medical Assistance program, Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Pennsylvania will increase recipients’ access to specialist care by expanding coverage for telemedicine. By using proven technology, like interactive audio and video equipment, physicians and patients will now be able to connect from remote locations. This practice is commonly referred to as telemedicine and allows for two-way, real-time interactive communication between the patient and the physician.

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Potter County Bridges Named In Memory Of Fallen Soldiers

May 22, 2012 in AV, BOL, Entertainment, Local Interest, TAB, weather, YouTube

Potter Bridges Named For Fallen Soldiers HARRISBURG, Pa., May 22, 2012–Governor Tom Corbett today signed legislation naming Potter County bridges in memory of Captain Edgar E. Nuschke and Private First Class Edward Ritsick.House Bill 1862 (P.N. 2400) – This bill designates the bridge carrying State Route 607 over Freeman Run in the Borough of Austin, Potter County, as the Capt.

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Structure Fires On Rt. 305 In Belfast/Rt. 305 Closed

May 22, 2012 in AV, BOL, Entertainment, Local Interest, TAB, weather, YouTube

Structure Fires On Rt. 305 In Belfast/Rt.

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PennDOT Urges Young Drivers to Avoid Distractions and ‘Just Drive’

May 22, 2012 in AV, BOL, Entertainment, Local Interest, TAB, Twitter, weather, YouTube

PennDOT Urges Young Drivers to Avoid Distractions and ‘Just Drive’ Harrisburg – With school days dwindling and young minds dreaming of graduation or summer vacation, PennDOT today reminded all young drivers to stay focused on the road and avoid distractions while behind the wheel.

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Galeton Man In Rt. 44 Crash In Grugan Township

May 21, 2012 in AV, BOL, Entertainment, Local Interest, TAB, weather, YouTube

Two-vehicle crashLock Haven.comLOGANTON – A two-vehicle crash occurred on Route 44 in Grugan Township Sunday at 10:10 a.m., Tpr. Homan of the State Police at Lamar said Michael Gene Lazorchak of Galeton was driving north on Route 44 and was following a 2006 Ford F-150 when Lazorchak’s Silver Subaru Outback struck the rear left bumper of the pickup being operated by Larry Butt of Denver, Pa.

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Methane Turns Up In Water Wells Near Canton In Bradford County

May 21, 2012 in AV, BOL, Entertainment, Local Interest, TAB, weather, YouTube

DEP, Chesapeake Investigating Methane in Water WellsPosted on: 5:49 pm, May 21, 2012, by Jim Hamill, WNEP-TVState environmental officials along with Chesapeake Energy are trying to find out what is causing methane in some drinking water wells in Bradford County.The discovery was made over the weekend and as some people worried that their water may not be safe to drink.A homeowner noticed his drinking water well was bubbling up and so he called Chesapeake which has numerous natural gas wells in the area.Now Chesapeake Energy and the DEP are trying to find out what is causing the methane gas to turn up where it should not be.A vent covers Lee Franklin’s water well and his home near Canton is now the focus of an investigation involving the state Department of Environmental Protection and Chesapeake Energy.Officials said methane turned up in Franklin’s well.

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Senator Hughes to Host Call-In Budget Update

May 21, 2012 in AV, BOL, Entertainment, Local Interest, TAB, Twitter, weather, YouTube

Senator Hughes to Host Call-In Budget Update Senator Vincent Hughes will provide a detailed update on the 2012-13 state budget process on Wednesday, May 23 at 8:30 a.m. To participate, call 1-800-977-8002, when prompted, enter Participation Code (7366878#).Direct any questions you may have to Charles Duncan at cduncan@pasenate.com May 9, 2012 – Senator Hughes’ floor remarks on Senate Bill 1466 – The Budget Bill I invite you all to participate in a LIVE call-in update on where we are in the budget process and the expectations of the Senate Democrats moving forward.

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Copper Tubing Stolen From Camp At State Park

May 21, 2012 in AV, BOL, Entertainment, Local Interest, TAB, weather, YouTube

Unknown actor(s) cut two 10 foot copper fuel lines at a camp at 4029 Park Road in Sinnemahoning State Park, Gibson Township and removed them sometime between March 15 and May 19, 2012.Parker Jay Dewalt of New Cumberland told Trooper John G. Whitcomb about the theft

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Broken Fitting Caused Natural Gas Leak That Led To Evacuation Of Hundreds

May 19, 2012 in AV, BOL, Entertainment, Local Interest, TAB, weather, YouTube

Broken Fitting Caused Natural Gas LeakThe natural gas leak that caused the evacuation of hundreds of residents of the Woodhull area and closure of State Route 417 on Friday night about 8:20 pm, was caused by equipment failure at an above ground riser owned by Dominion Transmission of Clarksburg, West Virginia, according to a report filed with the National Response Center at 10:05 pm on Friday.CALLER REPORTED THAT A HALF INCH FITTING BROKE OFF A RISER AND RELEASED NATURAL GAS INTO THE ATMOSPHERE.There were no injuries reported, and people were allowed to go back in their homes a little after 11 o’clock.Authorities went door-to-door telling people to evacuate to both Jasper and Addison high schools.

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