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Bend Health and Little League® International Team Up to Provide Mental Health Support to 2023 Region and World Series Tournament Participants

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. and MADISON, Wis., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Health, Inc. ("Bend"), a leading national, virtual pediatric behavioral care provider, and Little League® International, the world's largest youth sports organization, today announced a partnership for Bend to provide mental health support services during the 2023 Little League Baseball® and Little League Softball® Region and World Series tournaments this summer.

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Complimentary Virtual Mental Health Care Available to Players, Coaches, and Staff
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. and MADISON, Wis., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bend Health, Inc. ("Bend"), a leading national, virtual pediatric behavioral care provider, and Little League® International, the world's largest youth sports organization, today announced a partnership for Bend to provide mental health support services during the 2023 Little League Baseball® and Little League Softball® Region and World Series tournaments this summer.
During the region tournaments, Little League Baseball and Softball participants will have access to Bend's virtual behavioral health coaches at no cost.
Little League International will also work with UPMC North Central Pa. to provide mental health support for Little League Baseball World Series participants in Williamsport.
"Sports provide fantastic mental and physical benefits, but young athletes are at risk for their mental health.

Eighth ruling confirms Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, legal status

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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"The Commonwealth has wrongfully seized Pennsylvania Skill equipment for years with no credible evidence that the games are illegal,” said Haverstick.

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"The Commonwealth has wrongfully seized Pennsylvania Skill equipment for years with no credible evidence that the games are illegal,” said Haverstick.
“This ruling once again shows our legality – several courts have ruled appropriately and consistently so."
Along with Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Skill games also have been ruled games of predominant skill by courts in Beaver, Dauphin, Monroe, and York counties.
Pennsylvania Skill has pumped new life into the Commonwealth's small businesses, fraternal and social clubs, volunteer fire companies and veterans' organizations.

Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, ruled legal game of skill again by a Pennsylvania Court

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Friday, March 24, 2023

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“First and foremost, this ruling again reaffirms our status as legal games of skill,” said Pace-O-Matic spokesman Mike Barley.

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“First and foremost, this ruling again reaffirms our status as legal games of skill,” said Pace-O-Matic spokesman Mike Barley.
This is the second court in as many months to rule the games were legal games of skill and allege misconduct in the investigation and prosecution of legal skill games.
In 2014, the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas ruled that Pace-O-Matic's Pennsylvania Skill games are legal as games of predominant skill.
Pace-O-Matic saw an additional county return Pennsylvania Skill games after these court decisions and settlements were reached.

Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, ruled legal game of skill once again by a Pennsylvania Court

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Monday, February 13, 2023

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“This ruling reaffirms our status as legal games of skill,” said Pace-O-Matic spokesman Mike Barley.

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“This ruling reaffirms our status as legal games of skill,” said Pace-O-Matic spokesman Mike Barley.
Pennsylvania Skill games are manufactured in the commonwealth, and over 90% of the profits stay inside the state.
In 2014, the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas ruled that Pace-O-Matic's Pennsylvania Skill games are legal as games of predominant skill.
Pace-O-Matic saw an additional county return Pennsylvania Skill games after these court decisions and settlements were reached.

Nintendo Download: Make Some Waves!

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

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Wave Race 64 splashes down on Nintendo Switch for players with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership on Aug. 19.
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New Humanities Research Center builds upon Lycoming College's academic program

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when many institutes of higher education are eliminating humanities programs, Lycoming College is showing its commitment to the humanities with the launch of the Humanities Research Center (HRC), a dedicated center that supports collaborative student-faculty research, internships, guided scholarship, global study, and more.

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when many institutes of higher education are eliminating humanities programs, Lycoming College is showing its commitment to the humanities with the launch of the Humanities Research Center (HRC), a dedicated center that supports collaborative student-faculty research, internships, guided scholarship, global study, and more.
Lycoming College is showing its commitment to the humanities with the launch of the Humanities Research Center.
Located at the heart of the campus' academics in the Academic Center, the HRC houses offices for the inaugural director, Andrew Leiter, Ph.D., professor of English, and Lycoming's arts and humanities career advisor, Shanin Dougherty.
As an extension of the conference, the HRC plans to institute and publish a new journal for undergraduate humanities research.

Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, congratulates Pennsylvania Lottery on another amazing year

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

According to a press release , Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced the Lottery generated a profit of nearly $1.2 billion during the 2021-22 fiscal year.

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According to a press release , Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced the Lottery generated a profit of nearly $1.2 billion during the 2021-22 fiscal year.
This growth is taking place in many locations where lottery and Pennsylvania Skill games operate together.
Pennsylvania Skill stated: "We congratulate the Pennsylvania Lottery on achieving another great year of revenue for the Commonwealth.
In 2014, theBeaver CountyCourt of Common Pleas ruled Pace-O-Matic's Pennsylvania Skill games are legal as games of predominant skill.

Attorney Catherine Reeves Selected for National Leadership Program

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Monday, August 8, 2022

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metzger Wickersham is pleased to announce Attorney Catherine "Cat" N. Reeves has been selected to join the 2022-2023 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Leadership Advancement Program (LAP) .

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metzger Wickersham is pleased to announce Attorney Catherine "Cat" N. Reeves has been selected to join the 2022-2023 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Leadership Advancement Program (LAP) .
This year-long program helps develop mid-career Asian Pacific American attorneys' skills, while also offering opportunities such as developing peer relationships and networking.
Reeves is a dedicated and detail-oriented attorney who believes in taking a hands-on approach.
Everyone at Metzger Wickersham wishes Cat continued success as she flourishes in a leadership role with the NAPABA Leadership Advancement Program.

Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, negotiates settlement to return its games and property without qualification in Clearfield County

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

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This property was wrongfully seized during raids conducted by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement and Clearfield County District Attorneys office in September of 2021.

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This property was wrongfully seized during raids conducted by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement and Clearfield County District Attorneys office in September of 2021.
This is a tremendous victory and vindication of Pennsylvania Skill games, powered by Pace-O-Matic, and reaffirms our status as legal games of skill, said Pace-O-Matic spokesman Mike Barley.
Unlike other forms of gaming, Pennsylvania Skill games are manufactured in the commonwealth, and over 90% of the profits stay inside the state.
In 2014, theBeaver CountyCourt of Common Pleas ruled that Pace-O-Matic's Pennsylvania Skill games are legal as games of predominant skill.

Metzger Wickersham Awards 3 Student Winners in 2022 Road to Safety Scholarship Contest

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metzger Wickersham law firm is pleased to announce the winners of its 10th annual student scholarship contest.

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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metzger Wickersham law firm is pleased to announce the winners of its 10th annual student scholarship contest.
The Road to Safety Scholarship Contest encourages graduating, college-bound high school seniors from Pennsylvania to enter a creative project about the dangers of drunk driving and/or distracted driving.
Metzger Wickersham's goal in hosting the contest is to spread awareness about the safety issues facing teens on the road today.
Metzger Wickersham has seven offices located in Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania: Harrisburg , Lancaster , Pottsville , Shippensburg , Wilkes-Barre , Williamsport , and York .