by Chris Reese | Jan 10, 2012 | News, Uncategorized
Now in her eighth year at Shippensburg University, Stephanie Jirard, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, is about to go back to the courtroom. Having been a long-time criminal trial attorney before she joined Shippensburg faculty, she brought her professional...
by Chris Reese | Dec 21, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Last week the State Senate introduced and advanced a bill that will protect consumers if Highmark and UPMC allow their current contracts to expire in June without negotiating new agreements. When the contracts expire, patients will be forced to pay higher...
by Chris Reese | Dec 19, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Despite students and faculty at the 14 universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) leaving campus for the fall 2011 semester, Governor Tom Corbett may announce a mid-year budget “adjustment” tomorrow that could have serious consequences...
by Chris Reese | Dec 13, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
Our loss is Mifflin County’s gain, as long-time APSCUF communications director Kevin Kodish prepares to begin a four-year term as the newest member of Mifflin County’s Board of Commissioners in January 2012. With this new position starting soon, Kevin will step down...
by Chris Reese | Dec 7, 2011 | News, Uncategorized
According to social media statistic website Socialbakers.com, there are nearly 6 million Facebook users in Pennsylvania. That translates into about 47 percent of the state’s population on this social site. Add to that the fact that the average user spends 700 minutes...
