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Past Monarch's Steak Fry is Saturday at Farrah Grotto

On Saturday, the Farrah Grotto will hold a steak fry to honor and thank past Monarchs of the group. The celebration could not take place without the work of the officers, especially the current Treasurer Ryan Knopf. "This comes on the heels of a great fall raffle last week and is always an event filled with camaraderie and fun," said Joe McClellan, Grotto member. "It's one of our events where we enjoy the time together and also remember to work toward the Grotto's goal of fostering sympathy and good fellowship in the community through philanthropic donations." Following the meal, ...

Thompson wins re-election to a much different Congress

Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson will remain the 15th Congressional District representative in Congress, though he will be taking on a different role in the House minority when the new Congress is seated in January. Thompson, the first Pennsylvanian since the 1860’s to serve as Chairman of ...

Sixth measles death reported in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that an unvaccinated resident of Jefferson County tested positive for measles and has died. This was the sixth confirmed measles-associated death in Pennsylvania. The death was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and added to Pennsylvania’s measles dashboard. The number of confirmed measles cases stands at 1,467 across 45 counties so far in 2026. Warren County’s number of confirmed cases is now at 19. State health center staff have administered more than 6,800 MMR vaccinations at 241 pop-up ...

Sunday urges passage of Online Safety Act for youth

Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens. The letter calls on Congress to establish stronger nationwide protections for children online, including establishing minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms while preserving states’ authority to enact and enforce laws protecting children from online harms. Sunday has been committed to protecting children online from ...

Operation Give Thanks fundraising campaign underway

Kwik Fill’s “Operation Give Thanks” is a November fundraising campaign that supports active-duty service members, veterans, and their families through in‑store donations, fuel sales contributions, and special merchandise — with proceeds going to veteran charities. It continues to ...

State expands access to veterans’ benefits

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) announced updated regulations to expand access to critical benefit programs, representing the most extensive changes to Pennsylvania veterans’ benefits in 35 years. The changes to the benefit programs administered by DMVA will broaden and clarify eligibility requirements, change income limits, and add cost-of-living expense allowances in need-based programs. State programs impacted by the new regulations include the Disabled Veterans’ Real Estate Tax Exemption, the Amputee & Paralyzed Veterans’ Pension, the Blind ...