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An Oklahoma Bill Will Ban All Pornography in the State
In Senate Bill 1976, all forms of pornography will be banned in the state of Oklahoma.  The Senate bill introduced The post An Oklahoma Bill Will Ban All Pornography in the State appeared first on BUnow.com.
BUnow Thu, Jan 25 [totalcount]
Budd Dwyer: Lessons in Politics and Media
Thirty seven years ago today, Pennsylvania Treasurer Budd Dwyer committed suicide in the Treasurer’s office in front of reporters. Born The post Budd Dwyer: Lessons in Politics and Media appeared first on BUnow.com.
BUnow Mon, Jan 22 [totalcount]
PennDOT Provides Winter Driving Advice
With the first significant winter weather event forecasted this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is providing the below winter driving advice for motorists to consider if traveling is necessary. Winter Driving Advice While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, we provide the following advice to those who need to drive in winter weather....
PennDOT Thu, Jan 6 [totalcount]
Potential Flooding Hazard in Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG – The Bloomsburg Police Department is notifying all residents of a potential flooding hazard. Heavy rain is expected over the next 18 hours along with warm temperatures that will bring a large amount of water into Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River. As of 11:00 AM this date the river is expected to crest at 7:00 PM Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 26.4 feet (7 feet above flood...
Bloomsburg PD Thu, Dec 24 [totalcount]
Pennsylvania State Police to Assist in Enforcement of Closure of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses, Encourages Compliance
Enforcement action begins at 8:00 a.m., Monday, March 23
Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), issued the following statement today on the agency's enforcement of Governor Tom Wolf's order closing physical locations of non-life-sustaining businesses: "The priority of the Pennsylvania State Police is protecting lives and maintaining order in the commonwealth. In light of the ongoing COVID-19...
PSP Sun, Mar 22 [totalcount]
I-80 WB Closed in Columbia and Montour Counties Due to a Multi-Vehicle Crash
21:15 Update: I-80 WB in Columbia and Montour Counties in now open.​ Motorists who travel Interstate 80 westbound in Columbia and Montour Counties are advised the highway is closed west of the Exit 232 (Buckhorn) due to a multi-vehicle crash. Both travel lanes are closed. Traffic is being detoured via Routes 42, 11 and 54. Motorists can re-enter the interstate at the Danville interchange...
PennDOT Sat, Jan 18 [totalcount]
Roads Impacted by Flooding in North Central Pennsylvania
Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads are closed in the area today due to flooding or downed trees and utilities. Updated 9:00 AM Columbia Route 339 between Dog Town Road and Creekside Lane in Beaver Township. Route 487 between Route 54 and Southern Columbia High School in Franklin Township. Route 2009 (Mainville Drive) between Routes 487 in...
PennDOT Fri, Nov 1 [totalcount]
Detour on Lightstreet Road in Bloomsburg
A three-week detour will go into effect at approximately 7 a.m. next Monday, April 29, on Route 487 (Lightstreet Road) in the Town of Bloomsburg. A contractor will construct a pedestrian bridge over the street at Bloomsburg University. The detour route will be Routes 11/487 (East Street) and Central Road. Work is expected to be completed and the detour lifted by May 18. Subscribe to...
PennDOT Wed, Apr 24 [totalcount]
Roads Closed by Downed Trees, Poles and Wires
Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised numerous roads are closed due to high winds that caused downed trees, utility poles and wires. Here is a list of roads closed as of 8:00 p.m.: Columbia County Route 42 from Route 254 in Millville Borough to Boyer Bottom Road in Greenwood Township Route 2014 (Creek Road) from Mill Road in Locust Township to Old Reading Road/Mensch Road...
PennDOT Mon, Apr 15 [totalcount]
​I-80 Closed between Mifflinville and Nescopeck
Update: All lanes of I-80 eastbound are open. One lane of I-80 westbound is open. Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised Interstate 80 is closed in both directions between Mifflinville (Exit 242) in Columbia County and Nescopeck (Exit 256) in Luzerne County due to multiple disabled vehicles. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA....
PennDOT Thu, Nov 15 [totalcount]