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State says measles deaths are first in 35 years

The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed two measles-associated deaths. Both individuals were unvaccinated. These mark the first deaths related to measles within the Commonwealth in 35 years. The best protection against measles is getting fully vaccinated. The MMR ...

Final countdown

Warren County School District seniors and their families gathered last week at Warren Area High School for Senior Sprint, an annual event designed to help students navigate the many decisions and deadlines that come with their final year of high school. The event, organized by school ...

Donation boxes seek supplies for schools

Even though schools opened Tuesday, the Warren County Democratic Committee is celebrating and supporting the increase in state education funding during Gov. Josh Shapiro’s term by collecting school supplies for Warren County School District. Donation boxes are located at three local ...

Dems eye more regular countywide reassessments

State lawmakers in both houses of the state Legislature want to require counties to undertake a property reassessment on regular 10-year cycles. State Reps. Emily Kinkead, D-Bellevue, and Jen Mazzocco, D-Mt. Lebanon, said recently they will introduce legislation in the state House of Representatives to require regular reassessments. Sen. Wayne Fontana, D-Allegheny, has already introduced legislation (SB 567) that would mandate a property reassessment for every county in the state on a 10-year cycle while also strengthening the role of the state Tax Equalization Board. Kinkead and ...

Some say Shapiro late on data center pivot

Fifty-eight years in her house, three kids raised, and at age 83 hating the idea of nearby woods being replaced by a noisy monstrosity, she had an anti-data center sign in her front yard. Somebody didn't like it. On April 20, the Montgomery County woman — whose name is being withheld by ...

Pair of blood drives aim to tackle shortages

With football season officially underway, the Community Blood Bank is calling all sports fans to help tackle blood shortages in our community. Throughout September, all donors will be entered to win a pair of tickets to a regular season NFL game of their choice. This exciting giveaway aims to rally community support and bolster the blood supply as we move into a new season. While summer often brings a dip in blood donations, the transition into fall can also present challenges. Busy school schedules, holiday preparations, and the return of various activities can sometimes overshadow ...