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Staying cool in the summer

It’s the height of summer and among the beautiful sunny summer days are the ones with an almost oppressive heat and humidity. Though some may love the hot and humid days, I sometimes feel like I’m melting, much like a popsicle. During a heat wave I can get brief respite by going inside and ...

Health funding available for rural facilities

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) announced that nearly $27 million is available through two funding opportunities to help rural health care providers, including hospitals, long-term care nursing facilities, behavioral health providers, and health centers, among others, invest in technology that improves patient experience and care. Funded through Pennsylvania’s Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP) award, the funding will support qualified providers looking to implement electronic health records and join Pennsylvania’s Patient & Provider Network, which ...

Youngsville Life

Editor's Note: Please email community news to Colette Nelson at Colettenel.ypl@gmail.com by Wednesday of each week to be included in the Youngsville News section of the Saturday paper. The Weekly Harvest Market at The Suites at the Rouse, 615 Rouse Ave., Youngsville will open for the year soon. The official start date for the market is Thursday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., continuing every Thursday with the last date being Thursday, October 1. It’s an outdoor market (inside if inclement weather). There is no cost for vendors to attend, but registration is required by emailing ...

Statewide PennDOT Workers Memorial makes stop in Crawford County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host the department’s statewide Traveling Workers Memorial from July 30 to August 3, 2026, at its Crawford County Maintenance Office at 18492 Smock Highway, Meadville, 16335. The Traveling Workers Memorial features 93 white stands each adorned with a hard hat and safety vest along with a date and the name of a PennDOT employee who died while serving the residents of Pennsylvania. Ten employees from the northwestern region, which includes Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren, are represented in the memorial. ...

Nearing the goal

With just a few months remaining in its "Building on Success" Capital Campaign, Warren General Hospital is making a final appeal to the community after reaching a major milestone in its effort to raise $7 million for facility upgrades and expanded healthcare services. Hospital officials ...