• Corman drops out of GOP governor's race: Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman said Thursday he is endorsing Lou Barletta's candidacy. (Source: ABC 27)
• More flocks hit with avian flu: Cases have been identified at one commercial flock in Lancaster County and two in Berks County, bringing the total statewide to 12 flocks and 4 million birds. (Source: CBS 21)
• House Speaker Cutler, Sen. Aument face primary challengers: Hard-right proponents of Trump's debunked election conspiracy theories are seeking to unseat the incumbents: Anne Weston is taking on Bryan Cutler (Source: LNP) and Mike Miller is taking on Sen. Ryan Aument. (Source: LNP)
• Bart Township aims to complete its section of rail-trail by end of 2023: That's the deadline for using a state grant for the Enola Low Grade trail, leaving federal and county funds available for work in Eden Township, which has been delayed. (Source: LNP)
• National/world: Finland moves toward joining NATO, drawing Russian threats. (Source: AP) Biden orders flags at half-staff to mark 1 million Covid-19 deaths. (Source: ABC News) Investors unload cryptocurrency. (Source: CNBC) Texas law will allow lawsuits over social media bans. (Source: USA Today) North Korea officially reports first Covid-19 case, orders lockdown. (Source: UPI) Naomi Judd committed suicide by firearm. (Source: CNN)
