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Clinton County pharmacy closing adds to crisis

HARRISBURG — Mill Hall Pharmacy in Clinton County has announced it will permanently close on July 28, becoming the latest casualty in Pennsylvania's rapidly growing pharmacy desert crisis. It's another reminder that the General Assembly cannot leave Harrisburg for its summer recess without taking action to protect community pharmacies. Pennsylvanians for Protecting Pharmacy Access is urging lawmakers to pass House Bill 2270 before completing work on the 2026-27 state budget and leaving for the summer. The bipartisan legislation would reform how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — the ...

PennDOT accepting applications for seasonal employment

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is currently accepting applications for its Winter Maintenance Program in the northwestern region. PennDOT District 1, which serves Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties, is offering opportunities for CDL Operators, Mechanics, Clerical Dispatchers, Semi-Skilled Laborers, and Tradesman Helpers in the Seasonal Winter Maintenance Program for the 2026–2027 season (September to April). Whether you are looking for extra income during the winter months or exploring a path toward a future permanent role, PennDOT ...

McCormick completes 11-day tour of state

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) recently completed an 11-day, 32-stop tour across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, marking the milestone of visiting all 67 counties in the Commonwealth since taking office. In total, his 67-county visit included 297 official stops across the Commonwealth. ...

Online auction for surplus PennDOT equipment starts this week

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) today announced an online auction giving the public an opportunity to bid on a wide range of surplus Commonwealth equipment, including off-road equipment, dump trucks, and more. The municipal auction will run from Tuesday to July 28, and the public auction will open on July 29 and run through August 14, offering local governments and Pennsylvanians a chance to purchase high-quality, previously state-owned equipment used by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). “Every piece of equipment sold through ...

United by flight

Two Youngsville veterans who had never met until they traded their quiet hometown routines for a front-row seat to history last month through the Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight. Richard Gruber and Ellwood Beck joined 29 other veterans on June 13 and 14 for the Mission 23 Buffalo-Niagara ...

City holds hearing on grant priorities

City of Warren officials held a hearing seeking public input as they begin planning for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, with road improvements once again expected to be a top priority. During the public hearing, city officials outlined the federal grant program, which is administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and discussed the city's community development needs and past projects. The City of Warren expects to receive approximately $306,511 in CDBG funding for 2026. Under program guidelines, at least 70% of ...