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FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday released a far-reaching proposal to make cigarettes far less addictive by capping their nicotine content, a goal long sought by antismoking advocates that is unlikely to go into effect anytime soon. The proposed rule from the Food and Drug ...

The Suites at Rouse celebrates 30 years

The Suites at Rouse is turning 30. Residents gathered to take a group photo to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Suites at Rouse. This personal care home is part of a legacy that began in 1862 when The Rouse Home was founded to serve the needs of the Warren community. Over the ...

School board votes to close Sheffield, Youngsville high schools

RUSSELL - Now that the decision has been made to close Youngsville and Sheffield high schools, Warren County School District staff members will begin figuring out what the reconfigured district will look like. Gary Weber, district superintendent, released a prepared statement following ...

Students not on board with school closures vote

RUSSELL - As the tears were being wiped away, and the hugs were stopping, students from Youngsville and Sheffield high schools Monday heard some comforting words. Those groups of students just learned that their schools were going to close in July. View a video of this event at ...

Superintendent: logistical work to transition students to begin

Gary Weber, Warren Central School District superintendent, released a statement following Monday’s vote to close Sheffield and Youngsville high schools. That statement reads: On January 13, 2025, the Warren County School District School Board voted in favor of consolidating high schools ...

Diagnostic plan for obesity updated

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat. Under recommendations released Tuesday night, obesity ...