Pennsylvania launches designated-driver initiative

Inspired by young ensign’s death, campaign aims to prevent similar tragedies State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan was one of the speakers at a news conference announcing Pennsylvania’s participation in a designated-driver campaign to prevent tragedies on state roadways. On July 22, 2000, U.S. Navy Ensign John R. Elliott, just two months out of the Naval Academy, was killed in Salem County,...

Time to ditch expired medications safely

State police will have collection site at Avondale barracks Saturday The Avondale barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police will be one of the drop off sites for Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the police will accept unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs. No personal information...