United Way of York County hosting forum Friday on proposed state budget

The United Way of York County is hosting a forum Friday about the proposed state budget, according to a news release.

Representatives from the Governor’s Budget Office and human service agencies in York County will attend the event. It is taking place at the Salvation Army, 50 East King Street, York.

The event is open to the public.

More details, including how to register in advance, after the jump:

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Check out live coverage of candidate forum in York tonight

The York NAACP and the Black Ministers Association are hosting a political forum from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Candidates running for city mayor, state representative of the 95th district, district magistrate 19-1-05 and York County district attorney have been invited to attend.

The forum will be at New Coventry Community Church, 701 W. King St. in York.

I will have live coverage starting shortly before 6 p.m.

If you’re using Twitter, use the hastag #yorkvote, and your tweets should appear in our ScribbleLive coverage. You can follow me @edmahonreporter, as well.

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Poll: Which York County races do you care the most about in the primary?

The primary and a special election for the 95th state House are taking place Tuesday.

Which of the races  do you care the most about?

You can vote for more than one race.

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What’s happening at the York County commissioners’ meeting?

Check back for live coverage of the weekly meeting, which begins at 10 a.m.

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Former York County DA Stanley Rebert endorses Swartz in 95th race

Former York County District Attorney Stanley Rebert has endorsed Green Party candidate Bill Swartz in the 95th state House special election, which will take place in conjunction with the primary on May 21, according to a news release.

Swartz is running against Republican Bryan Tate and Democrat Kevin Schreiber.

Also of interest

95th state House candidates on qualifications, property taxes, abortion, political action committee money and other issues

You can read about some of Schreiber’s endorsements at his website.

You can read about some of Tate’s supporters at his website.

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More than four tons of trash picked up at two York County illegal dump sites

More than four tons of trash were picked up at two illegal dump site cleanups coordinated by Keep York County Beautiful in April.

During the Bunker Hill Road cleanup event on April 20 in Peach Bottom Township, 16 volunteers and two township equipment operators helped pick up 2.39 tons of trash, according to a news release.


 

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Polling place change in Shrewsbury Township approved

The York County Board of Elections earlier this month approved a polling place change for District 2 of Shrewsbury Township, according to a news release.

The polling place is changing from Shrewsbury Elementary School to Trail Church of the Nazarene, 16535 Susquehanna Trail South.

The change is effective for Tuesday’s primary.

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Rep. Seth Grove to host Paradise Township town hall meeting Thursday

State Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township, will host a town hall meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Paradise Township Municipal Building, located at 82 Beaver Creek Road, according to a news release.

No RSVP is necessary for the event, and it is free to the public, according to the release.  Grove will host two additional town hall meetings this spring. For more information, visit www.RepGrove.com or call 717-767-3947.

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PA Senate passes legislation to increase penalties for stealing secondary metals

The state Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by state Sen. Mike Waugh, R-Shrewsbury Township, that would amend the Crimes Code to establish and define the offense of theft of secondary metals, according to a news release.

Such metals are often targeted for their value for recycling, according to the release.

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Kevin Schreiber raises about $62,750 in 95th state House race

Democrat Kevin Schreiber’s campaign raised about $62,750 from Feb. 11 to Monday, according to a campaign finance report.

He raised more than his opponents in the race, Republican Bryan Tate and Green Party candidate Bill Swartz.

Some highlights and the full report, after the jump:

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