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'Woefully insufficient' mental health care motivates study of county jails

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While still in its early stages, legislation to conduct a study of mental health treatment in Pennsylvania's county jails has been proposed in Harrisburg with bipartisan support. Sponsored by Democratic Rep. Sean Dougherty, the mental health study would pull funds obtained from the Johnson and Johnson lawsuits conducted during Gov. Josh Shapiro's term as attorney general, to inform future state policy. “We're hoping to use the opioid trust money on this,” said co-sponsor Rep. Jamie Flick, a Republican and member of the Shapiro-appointed Opioid Task Force. “Money that was ...

Stepping it up

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Growing up, Angela Morando-Taylor developed the desire to pursue professional performance as her lifelong career. Raised in Sugar Grove, Angela is a 1995 graduate from Eisenhower High School. Considering herself fortunate to have the unwavering support of her parents, Jean and Richard ...

Pennsylvania edges New York in Big 30 football game

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BRADFORD — Injuries limited the Pennsylvania roster to the minimum size for the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic football game against New York at Bradford Area High School’s Parkway Field on Saturday. The depleted hosts were hoping for an early boost and it came right away. New York attempted to catch Pennsylvania off guard on the opening kick off, opting for an onside kick attempt, but the kick came too short which would have resulted in illegal touching for the kicking team. However, Landon Cook of St. Marys quickly scooped the ball and caught everyone off guard as he ran it ...

Warren man’s sentence in drug case vacated

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A Warren man sentenced in 2024 to at least five years in state prison has had his sentence vacated recently in the Court of Common Pleas. Gregory L. Berry was sentenced by Judge Maureen Skerda in March 2024 to 60 to 120 months incarceration with credit for 169 days of time served on a count of possession with intent to deliver. He was also sentenced to approximately $5,500 in fines and fees, submission of a DNA sample, priority for drug and alcohol treatment and one year of reentry supervision. Berry was also sentenced to five months to 10 months incarceration and $1,318.95 in ...

Mural dedication brings ‘community’ downtown

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The community came together on Thursday to dedicate the vibrant new art mural, a turning point in the downtown’s ongoing revitalization. Kicking off the ceremony was the Warren County Youth Orchestra from the Music Conservatory who played several pieces including the “Star Spangled ...

Staying cool in the summer

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It’s the height of summer and among the beautiful sunny summer days are the ones with an almost oppressive heat and humidity. Though some may love the hot and humid days, I sometimes feel like I’m melting, much like a popsicle. During a heat wave I can get brief respite by going inside and ...