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Two additional deaths linked to measles in state

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two additional measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Both individuals were unvaccinated. One individual lived in Jefferson County and the other lived in Mifflin County. To protect the privacy of both individuals and their families, DOH will not be releasing any additional details that could personally identify them. While local officials in the respective counties where the deaths occurred may release more details about the deceased, DOH is bound by different laws that strictly limit what it can share publicly. The two ...

Walk today to celebrate Canada friendship

If you need a reminder that kindness still exists, take part in the U.S.-Canada Friendship Walk today, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. from Crescent Park-Four Flags Park. Participants will walk across the Hickory Street Bridge (Veterans Bridge) to Pennsylvania Avenue then to Second Avenue and Liberty Street to Struthers Library Theatre, in time for the opening night of "Come From Away." Organizer of the walk, Tim Salapek, who worked for a Canadian firm in the U.S., explained how he thought it would be great to get people together to say “U.S. and Canada are friends.” Based on ...

PennDOT, safety partners urge proper car seat usage

In advance of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its safety partners are reminding parents and caregivers about the importance of properly securing children when traveling in a motorized vehicle. This year’s awareness campaign runs from Sunday through Saturday, Sept. 26 with a theme of “In It to Win It – Safety Starts with the Right Seat.” “The first step to protecting children when riding in a vehicle is making sure they are properly buckled in each time to maximize the potential safety benefits in the event of ...

$2.2M going to snowmobile, ATV trails in state

The Shapiro Administration this week announced $2.2 million in new investments to expand and improve all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile trails and facilities across Pennsylvania — strengthening the Commonwealth’s $20.4 billion outdoor recreation industry and boosting rural economies. The funding, provided through the ATV Management Restricted Account, the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account, and the Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Program and awarded by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), will support seven projects statewide. These ...

Assistance available for storm damage near Erie

At the request of officials in Erie, the Shapiro Administration will support a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to assist individuals and families that sustained losses from damages caused by severe storms and heavy rain Sept. 2 and 3. The MARC is open to residents and business owners in Erie County who were affected by the recent severe storms. “Strong wind from the severe storms caused significant damage to many homes, businesses and public property across Erie,” said Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield. “Having necessary resources and ...

At-home opportunities

Real experiences produce better leaders. Teaching the future generations about teamwork, responsibility, community care and helping others succeed is at the core of Hi-Ed’s Youth Leadership Program. The kickoff for this year’s program will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Warren ...