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H-1B visas are intended to bring skilled foreigners for jobs that tech companies struggle to fill with U.S. citizens.

The U.S. carried out fatal strikes against alleged drug-smuggling vessels that had originated from Venezuela two other times this month.

DANVILLE — Danville Area Superintendent Molly Nied is concerned about students walking across Route 11 to the new Wawa and McDonald’s, but Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials said a pedestrian crossing is necessary.

DANVILLE — The Montour County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to apprehend a man believed to be in the Washingtonville area.

SUNBURY — The CEO of an industrial hemp manufacturer that promised 400 jobs in Sunbury more than three years ago said he is still trying to revamp his business model and deal with a series of issues at the former Sunbury Textile Mills, including a permit of occupancy.

Midd-West School District celebrated the Snyder County high school’s centennial Friday with a district-wide pep rally, visit from local and state officials and a proclamation by Gov. Josh Shapiro.

MIDDLEBURG — A 31-year-old Beaver Springs man was sentenced to up to 10 years for sexually assaulting a child.

HARRISBURG — Amid concern about the viability of the power grid that serves all of Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro and the governors of 12 other states will meet Monday in Philadelphia to discuss potential changes the manager of their shared wholesale electrical market can make to rein in rapidly growing energy costs.

HARRISBURG — SCI Rockview and the Quehanna Boot Camp will close, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections formally announced Friday.

LAKE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pittston Township Police say they have charged a 40-year-old man with sexually assaulting a teenager on multiple instances, who later became pregnant.

Ryan McDermott allegedly sexually assaulted and recorded several instances that took place across multiple Luzerne County hotels.

Police say they first became aware of the incident when contacted by a college police department in Illinois.