Over 1.3 Million PA Voters Request Mail In Ballot
More than 1.3 million Pennsylvania voters requested an absentee or mail ballot for the 2026 general election before the October 27 deadline, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Registered Democrats requested 840,881 ballots registered Republicans requested 324,944 and Independent/Third Party voters requested 147,604 ballots (11%). All mail and absentee ballots must be returned to your county board of elections.
Tina Picket Hosting Concealed Carry Seminar
State Representative Tina Pickett is inviting the public on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Black Walnut American Legion Post 510 in Laceyville for a Concealed Carry Seminar! This important event to reinforce the responsibilities that come with carrying a concealed firearm and gain a deeper understanding of our Second Amendment rights. Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters and Sheriff Robert Roberts will offer their expert insight and answer any questions. Black Walnut American Legion Post 510 is located at 328 Old Route 6 in Laceyville. Registration is required and spots fill up quickly. You can RSVP by calling Pickett’s district office at 570-836-4777.
PA State Police Win National Award for Forensic Science
The Pennsylvania State Police—which covers patrols and major crime investigations across Bradford County—announced that its Rapid D-N-A Program has officially won a major national award for forensic science innovation. The award highlights the State Police’s use of cutting-edge technology that allows investigators to process D-N-A samples in as little as ninety minutes, right from local crime scenes and processing stations. Officials say the rapid turnaround time has dramatically accelerated active investigations, helping troopers identify suspects, clear innocent individuals, and process critical evidence in a fraction of the time traditional state lab testing used to require. They credit the system with helping to resolve violent crime cases and property offenses much faster across rural communities.