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Roundup-Resistant Weed Problem Worsening
9/7/2010 10:21:00 AM
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA -- When Penn State weed scientist David Mortensen told members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee this summer that the government should restrict the use of herbicide-tolerant crops and impose a tax on biotech seeds to fund research and educational programs for farmers, it caused quite a stir.
"Stories From the Natural World" at SRAC Tonight
9/7/2010 9:51:00 AM
"Stories From the Natural World" at SRAC Tonight When: Tue, September 7, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Where:
Early Childhood Education Major Earns National Accreditation
9/5/2010 7:00:00 AM
WILLIAMSPORT, PA -- Pennsylvania College of Technology's early childhood education degree recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Comedian Kevin Hart to Perform at Mansfield
9/5/2010 7:00:00 AM
MANSFIELD, PA -- Comedian Kevin Hart will bring his “Seriously Funny” tour to Mansfield University of Pennsylvania’s Straughn Hall on Thursday, September 16 at 8 p.m.
Industry Coalition Donates Automotive Software to Penn College
9/4/2010 7:00:00 AM
WILLIAMSPORT, PA -- A triumvirate of industry leaders has included Pennsylvania College of Technology among the institutions to which it will donate collision repair and estimating software.
Picky Eating in Youngsters -- It's About Independence
9/4/2010 7:00:00 AM
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA -- We all have foods we dislike, and some of us might be termed picky eaters, but when we have to deal with a youngster who refuses to eat the food we prepare -- the experience can be frustrating, acknowledges an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
Foundation Awards Grants to Support Nursing Students
9/3/2010 10:09:00 AM
WILLIAMSPORT, PA -- Pennsylvania College of Technology received grants totaling more than $70,000 to award need-based scholarships to students enrolled in its nursing majors.
The “Food Dude” Coming to Mansfield
9/3/2010 10:00:00 AM
MANSFIELD, PA -- Kevin Roberts, “The Food Dude,” will speak at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania’s Straughn Hall on Thursday, September 9 at 8 p.m.
DEP, State Police to Step-Up Inspections of Trash
9/2/2010 9:51:00 AM
HARRISBURG, PA -- The Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania State Police have agreed to increase funding for inspections in the coming year that will ensure waste haulers are obeying state laws.
"Caps for Sale" Presentation at the Bradford County Library
9/2/2010 9:43:00 AM
TOWANDA, PA -- The children's book "Caps for Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina will be brought to life during story hour at the County Library on Tuesday September 21st.
"Tails for Reading" at the Bradford County Library
9/2/2010 9:24:00 AM
TOWANDA, PA -- On Wednesday September 15th, children ages 6 through 12 can come to the library between 6 p.m.
PennDOT Employees Donate Nearly Four Gallons to Blood Drive
9/1/2010 10:15:00 AM
MONTOURSVILLE, PA -- Some 30 PennDOT employees and friends in Engineering District 3-0 participated in the second annual blood drive for the American Red Cross held in the Montoursville district office yesterday.
“Canton: Circus Capitol of the East” to be presented at the BCHS
9/1/2010 10:05:00 AM
CANTON, PA -- The Bradford County Historical Society will host a free program entitled "Canton: Circus Capitol of the East" scheduled for Friday, September 17 at 6 p.m.
"Drawing in Color" Classes Scheduled at SRAC
9/1/2010 9:51:00 AM
WAVERLY, NY -- On Wednesdays in October 2010, well known artist, Albert White will be providing "Drawing in Color" classes at SRAC.
Baker Announces Nursing Education Grants for Two Local Institutions
8/31/2010 9:37:00 AM
HARRISBURG, PA -- State Rep. Matt Baker (R-Bradford/Tioga) today announced grant awards from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation (PHEF) for the recruitment and retention of students in nursing programs at two local schools.
Majority of Marcellus Well Operators Fail to Meet Production Reporting Deadline
8/30/2010 10:17:00 AM
HARRISBURG, PA -- More than half of the natural gas drillers operating in the Marcellus Shale missed the deadline to report the production levels of their wells in violation of state law, according to the Department of Environmental Protection.
Minimize Children's Sleep Problems with Bedtime Routine
8/29/2010 7:00:00 AM
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA -- Unplug the TV, turn off the computer and force the kids to quit stalling and go to bed.
Strong Women Classes Coming to Stevensville and Wyalusing
8/29/2010 7:00:00 AM
WYALUSING, PA -- Strong Women Programs begin September 8 in Stevensville and Wyalusing. Offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension, Strong Women was designed for women over the age of 40.
Regulations to Protect Aquatic Life and Drinking Water are in Effect
8/28/2010 7:00:00 AM
HARRISBURG, PA -- New wastewater treatment standards for total dissolved solids, which will apply to gas well drilling wastewater, and that protect aquatic life and drinking water supplies are now in effect and enforceable, Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger announced today.
Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Grant Applications Now Available
8/27/2010 10:25:00 AM
HARRISBURG, PA -- Along with Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) invites volunteer fire companies and ambulance services throughout Pennsylvania to submit an application for the Fiscal Year 2010 Volunteer Fire Company, Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program (VFCVASGP).
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