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Measles roundtable discusses response, support

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen convened a roundtable discussion with Lancaster County health and education leaders this week to ensure continued coordination between the Shapiro Administration and local officials on the ongoing measles outbreak, gathering direct feedback and hearing firsthand how the county – the epicenter of the outbreak – is responding to the worst surge of cases in more than three decades. Lancaster County has experienced the highest number of confirmed measles cases during Pennsylvania’s outbreak, with 528 of the state’s 1,542 cases so far ...

Open house for 4-H Teen Council

The 4-H Teen Council is hosting an open house for prospective members on Sunday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H building at the Warren County Fairgrounds. Teens ages 13 to 18 are welcome to attend, and light refreshments will be provided. Teen council is a 4-H club that builds skills in ...

Foundation notes contributions, grants for September

The Community Foundation received $71,550 in contributions from these generous donors in September to the following funds held by the Community Foundation: AnneBelle Bollinger Scholarship Fund -Thomas Pierotti; Debra Anderson Furry Friends Fund - Debra Anderson; Katherine and Jack Frank Memorial Charitable Fund - Katherine Frank; Katherine and Jack Frank Memorial Scholarship Fund - Katherine Frank; Mary Emily and William S. Allen Fund - William S. Allen; Paws Along the River Humane Society - Mark and Chris King in Honor of Mark & Pat Evans; Tidioute Area Community Fund - Michael ...

Global focus: ‘Touch of Ukraine’ update is Saturday in city

Following strong local support for her work with the Nash Sokil (Our Falcon) Foundation, Dr. Oksana Myronenko will present a community update Saturday, Nov. 14. The event, titled “A Touch of Ukraine,” will take place at 3 p.m. at the Woman’s Club of Warren, offering a first-hand ...

Cursive instruction bill signed into law

Legislation that will require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting has been signed into law. Rep. Dane Watro, R-Luzerne/Schuylkill, the bill’s sponsor in the state House of Representatives, gathered recently in the governor’s reception room with Gov. Josh Shapiro, ...

Trio offers region a free concert series

The Allegheny Trio, a piano, violin, and cello ensemble, will be performing a series of free concerts. The local concert will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church in Warren. Additional performances scheduled prior to the one in Warren, will be in Erie at the Unitarian ...