Community News

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Sunbury

DEP Slaps $1.2M Fine on Fracker for Polluting Delaware Tributaries

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection hit a natural gas driller with a $1.2 million penalty for dumping contaminants into Delaware River tributaries, threatening drinking water for millions. The enforcement action underscores ongoing fracking tensions in the Marcellus Shale region. Local residents and environmentalists demand stricter oversight amid repeated violations.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Read Story

PA Senate OKs $200M Voucher Boost for Private Schools

In a partisan showdown, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill pumping $200 million into school choice vouchers, aiming to send more kids from struggling public schools to private options. Democrats decry it as a raid on public education funds, while Republicans hail it as parental empowerment. The measure now heads to the Democrat-led House amid fierce budget battles.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

More Community News

Today's Full Edition

Post a Classified Ad

Jobs, for sale, services, housing — reach your entire community. Headliner upgrade available for featured placement.

Post a Classified — from $5 →