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Measles cases keep rising with 13 in county

Measles cases continue to rise across the Commonwealth and county. On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 1,286 measles cases have been confirmed across 42 counties in Pennsylvania. Thirteen cases are in Warren County. Throughout Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak, DOH has worked closely with the professional staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  In addition to regular biweekly meetings, DOH consults CDC specialists as needs arise. Most recently, that meant securing federal guidance on school busing protocols and ...

AG’s office to review failed Bradford Regional Medical Center sale

Two state lawmakers have received the first answer they wanted from the state Attorney General’s office regarding failed negotiations to sell the Bradford Regional Medical Center and The Pavilion nursing facility. Rep. Martin Causer, R-Bradford, and Sen. Cris Dush, R-Brookville, had called on the Attorney General’s office to investigate the failed sale because, they said, Kaleida Health hadn’t bargained in good faith with LECOM, which was trying to purchase the Bradford facilities. The acquisition was subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements between ...

Teen Driver Safety Week kicks of in state

To mark Teen Driver Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Education (PDE), Insurance (PID), and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) visited Red Land High School to highlight the importance of teaching teen driver safety and launch a new social media campaign featuring tips on vehicle maintenance and safety behind the wheel to prepare young drivers – and all drivers – to safely navigate different scenarios they may face before leaving home and while on the road. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among teenagers. In Pennsylvania from ...

ANF plans 38-acre prescribed burn near Buckaloons Recreation Area

The Allegheny National Forest is planning a 38-acre prescribed burn near Buckaloons Recreation Area later this fall to help reduce wildfire risks and protect nearby communities, infrastructure and natural resources. The operation is scheduled for late October through early November, pending required approvals and favorable weather conditions. The burn area is located near National Forge Road. Forest officials said prescribed fires are used to reduce the buildup of overgrown vegetation that can fuel wildfires. Portions of the area may be closed to the public for several days to ensure ...

Butter Chicken Brass Band performs for students

Chicago’s Butter Chicken Brass Band was brought to Warren’s Struthers Library Theatre recently to perform for area middle school students. Students from Eisenhower, Sheffield, Youngsville, Tidioute Community Charter and St. Joseph Catholic schools along with local homeschool and cyber ...