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No quick cure for health care in coming year

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Perhaps more than any other area of concern, the story of Pennsylvania’s health care in 2025 has been carved out in reaction to the massive policy swings undertaken by the federal government. From vaccine access to affordability to a tug of war over the truth with the federal Department of ...

New Year’s celebrations bring drunk driving safety reminder

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As the holiday season comes to an end, officials are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads, warning that the number of drunk driving deaths often increases during this time of year. In addition to heavier traffic, winter weather can create hazardous driving conditions, making safe ...

Higher river levels expected as Kinzua Dam increases water releases

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Officials announced that significant increases in water outflow from Kinzua Dam were planned for Tuesday, due to the weekend’s large amount of rainfall and melted snow. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the increased releases may cause substantial rises in water levels below ...

Eve activities include blood drive, celebrations

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Here are some activities to assist in the community or ring in the new year later this evening. — The Holy Redeemer Church is having a Holiday Blood Drive from 8 to 11 a.m. All donors will receive Erie Otter tickets and Arbor Coffee House vouchers. Walk-ins are welcome; must be at least 17 ...

$193M in federal funding secured to boost rural health care

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State Gov. Josh Shapiro announced this week that Pennsylvania has been awarded $193 million in federal funding for the first year of its approved five-year Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP), to foster innovation and improve access to essential health services in rural communities that ...

Powerful people: Five area natives drew attention in 2025

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There are some amazing people who do amazing things - or endure amazing things - throughout our midst in Warren County Naturally, stories focusing on neighbors and friends are well-read every year - including these five that were among the most-read stories on timesobserver.com over the past ...