Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to make animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is set to sign a bill that makes it illegal to misuse the animal tranquilizer xylazine.
Officials say the drug is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids, contributing to a growing number of overdose deaths.
Xylazine is a sedative used by veterinarians and would still be available for its intended use under the new bill.
Pennsylvania taking steps to control access to xylazine, a drug also known as tranq
Under the bill, xylazine would be listed as a Schedule III drug, which is a controlled substance subject to various rules.
Both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Senate approved the bill in the past week.
Emerging drug ‘Tranq’ leading to amputations among users
Officials say drug suppliers are lacing the fentanyl and heroin supply with the animal tranquilizer because it is cheap and easy to get.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announces extension to apply for property tax and rent
HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s office has announced an extension to apply for property tax and rent rebates for older adults and those with disabilities earlier this week.
Rather than the deadline being June 30, it now will be December 31.
“After hearing from seniors across the Commonwealth that we needed to do more to cut costs and put money back in their pockets, my Administration put in the hard work to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the first time in nearly 20 years,” said Gov. Shapiro. “The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has long been a lifeline for our seniors and people with disabilities, especially those on a fixed income. This is what it looks like when we work together, put partisanship aside, and get stuff done for Pennsylvania. With higher income limits for renters and homeowners in place this year, we’re seeing thousands more Pennsylvanians access this critical program – and now, eligible Pennsylvanians have until the end of the year to apply and take advantage of the Property Tax/Rent rebate.”
According to Pennsylvania Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne, so far this year Pennsylvania has seen 445,000 rebate applications, which is roughly 100,000 more applications than this time in 2023.
Sec. Browne also added that part of those 100,000 more applications is 80,000 new applicants.
“With [this] announcement, we want eligible applicants in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to know that they have more time to file their rebate applications,” Browne said.
Rebates that have already been approved will begin being handed out on July 1.
Eligible Pennsylvanians can apply for the rebate online at this link.
For those unable to file online, potential applicants can find a list of locations where they can apply in person at this link.
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Richmond Township church to hold Pennsylvania Dutch service [Religion Digest]
• Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, 340 Moselem Church Road, Richmond Township, will be having a Pennsylvania Dutch service led by the Rev. Richard Miller on Sunday at 2 p.m. in celebration of its 290th anniversary. The 1770 Tannenburg organ will be used for part of the service. There will be light refreshments downstairs to follow.
• United Church of Christ of Robesonia, 301 W. Penn Ave., will hold a wine and strawberry festival today from 3-6 p.m. with a petting zoo, bounce house, craft tent, prayer tent, tour of the church building, music, all kinds of food and more. The Walking Group will meet today at 8:30 a.m. at the Wernersville State Hospital walking trail.
• Reformation Lutheran Church will gather for its annual outdoor worship service and picnic at Rustic Park (pavilion No. 4), 1314 Haycreek Road, Robeson Township, on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be provided and participants are asked to bring a snack, salad, side dish or dessert to share. Six young people will be awarded educational scholarships during the worship service.
• Trinity Lutheran Church, 130 S. Walnut St., Wernersville, will hold a Strawberry Festival next Saturday from 3:30-7:30 p.m. featuring wood-smoked pulled pork, BBQ, nachos and pit baked beans. There also will be strawberries, ice cream and shortcake as well as games, prizes, costume jewelry and homemade baked goods. The Sunday school orchestra will perform from 6-7:30 p.m. You can bring lawn chairs.
• St. Joseph’s Church, 1018 N. Eighth Street, Reading, is holding a flea market from Thursday to next Saturday, which will include a rummage sale, raffle and homemade food. Hours are 4-7 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
• Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, Douglass Township, Montgomery County, will have Coffee and Conversation on Sunday at 8:30 and 10 a.m. in the Welcome Center.
• St. John’s Gernant’s Church (A Federated Congregation), 13 Gernant’s Church Road, Ontelanuee Township, will worship at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday with the trio of Fran Merkel, Sondra Barth-Delp and Richard Koenig performing “My Times Are In Your Hands.” All church service for June, July and August will be held in the Memorial Hall, 12 Gernant’s Church Road.
• The Rev. Robert Kramer will be the guest preacher leading the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday at Salem Lutheran Church, 8410 Lancaster Ave., Bethel Township.
• St. John’s Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown, will hold a free drive-thru take-out meal today from 4:30-5:30 p.m. No registration necessary.
• Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 170 Tuckerton Road, Muhlenberg Township, will honor its high school, trade school and college graduates during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday.
• Zion Lutheran Church, 300 W. High St., Womelsdorf, will hold an indoor/outdoor yard sale next Saturday from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Tables are available for $10. Call Emily at 610-589-2388 and leave a message.
In order to have an event listed in the religion digest, it must be something that is not just a regular worship service. This includes things such as guest musicians or vocalists who are not members of the church choir; guest speakers; flea markets and other sales; meals, etc. Send information to life@readingeagle.com.
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