Fired Department No Longer Helping with Safety Seats
Meadville – On Monday, the Meadville Fire Department announced its sad decision to no longer offer car seat installations and inspections and focus on its core emergency services role. Meadville’s firefighters, instead, are directing people toward other community resources that can help them. In Meadville specifically, Pregnancy Services of Meadville can help inspect or install a child’s car seat by appointment if you call them at (814)333-6567. In general, the Pennsylvania State Police will also help with car seat installation during special events or by appointment if you contact the nearest barracks on their non-emergency number.
Butler County Explosion Injures at Least One
Prospect – An investigation is underway after explosions in Butler County injured at least one man Wednesday afternoon. Details are not very clear, but at least one person was hospitalized with injuries to their hands and face after multiple explosions were reported at a home on Sawyer Road in Muddy Creek Township. According to some sources, one investigating State Police Trooper initially suspected homemade fireworks were the cause of the blast; others report that the explosion injured a man and a woman, but we could not confirm either of those details.
Paul Miller’s Law Now Active
Harrisburg – Paul Miller’s Law comes into effect today across Pennsylvania. The law is named after a Monroe County man who was killed by the driver of a tractor-trailer that was distracted by a phone. Starting today, holding a phone while operating a motor vehicle, even stopped at a red light or sign, can earn you a warning from the police and in one year, will earn you a citation with a fine starting at $50. Phones should only be used in a hands-free manner while driving.
PA Sues USDA
Harrisburg – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced another lawsuit against the Federal Government. The Governor is now seeking $13 million from the USDA that was earmarked for Pennsylvania to help fund the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. Shapiro says the lawsuit is simply to make the Agriculture Department honor the contract they signed last year. PA is the first state to take this particular funding cut to court, but states have won in 90% of similar cases.