HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's payrolls grew again in December as the unemployment rate fell for the 10th straight month, according to new figures Friday, but a persistent worker shortage continued to keep labor markets tight. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of ...

Mass shutdowns in 2020 brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic pushed people outside. Camping skyrocketed. Outdoor recreation entities reported banner years. Was 2020 a blip on that radar or part of a new trend? Even with 2021 in the books, it may be too soon to tell. “The general ...

Warren County closed out the week with consecutive days of over 70 new cases of COVID-19, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The latest data show 72 new cases reported Friday, 76 Thursday, 19 Wednesday, and 69 Tuesday. In December 2020, the department reported consecutive ...

The COVID situation at local nursing homes is drastically better than it was in late 2020, and the state is taking steps to keep it that way. “In 2021, the Rouse Home only had one instance of a COVID-19 outbreak that required use of our isolation unit,” Director of Marketing Kelsey ...

Local and regional health officials are urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Allegheny Health Network’s Women’s Institute cites a new study published this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stating that “COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is ...

The Warren County Commissioners are exploring ways to educate the public on COVID-19 testing options available in the community. The issue was discussed during Tuesday’s work session. Commissioner Jeff Eggleston said he has been talking to Public Safety Director Ken McCorrison and that the ...