Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
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📰 Economy
Gov. Shapiro announced a $152M investment from Bell & Evans for a Bethel Township expansion in Lebanon County that is expected to create over 380 jobs in the next three years and help support more than 2,500 full-time positions statewide.
The move aims to boost Pennsylvania’s agriculture sector & sustain family farms.
🌲 Environment
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area expanded today when the state added a 12-acre parcel — formerly known as Hocker Park — in Lower Paxton Township, giving residents a new parking area and trailhead for 12 miles of trails.
The move supports Pennsylvania’s 2025-2029 Outdoor Recreation Plan.
🏛️ Government
The Pennsylvania Game Commission updated chronic wasting disease rules for the 2026-27 deer hunting seasons, requiring hunters to dispose of high-risk deer parts via commercial trash and allowing transport between locations.
The agency recorded four new detections (three in captive facilities; one road-kill) and will offer free testing kits soon.
🏥 Health
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 977 measles cases in 39 counties and five associated deaths as of Friday.
Officials urged residents to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine (97% effective after two doses) and noted that nearly 20% of cases led to hospitalizations.
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