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McCormick, Fetterman press RFK Jr. over canceled research grants

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U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick want answers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about the cancellation of research grants at a pair of Pennsylvania institutions. This week, McCormick’s office shared a letter the senators penned to department Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nearly one month ago about the cancellation of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, or AHRQ, grants. McCormick, a Republican, and Fetterman, a Democrat, wrote that researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, known as CHOP, and the University of Pittsburgh, ...

Establishments reminded of upcoming skill games decision deadline

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The Pennsylvania State Police reminds businesses and establishments that continue to operate so-called “skill game” machines, about the upcoming compliance deadline of Oct. 13, following the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s recent decision. On June 15, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled that skill games, often found in taverns, restaurants, social clubs, mini-marts, gas stations, grocery stores, laundromats, pizza parlors, and other businesses, are in fact “slot machines” as defined in the Gaming Act. Slot machines are considered gambling devices under the Crimes ...

Clarendon man sentenced to jail for taping Probation Dept. meetings

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A Clarendon man has been sentenced to between 4 months and almost two years of confinement after pleading guilty to a violation of state wiretapping laws. Justin T. Walters, 41, was charged with nine counts of third-degree felony intercepting communications and one count of disclosing intercepted communications on Friday by Warren city police officers. Walters pleaded guilty in June to one count of intercepting communications and one count of disclosing intercepted communications with the rest of the charges not prosecuted. He was sentenced Sept. 11 to between two months and a year of ...

Assistance available for storm damage near Erie

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At the request of officials in Erie, the Shapiro Administration will support a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to assist individuals and families that sustained losses from damages caused by severe storms and heavy rain Sept. 2 and 3. The MARC is open to residents and business owners in Erie County who were affected by the recent severe storms. “Strong wind from the severe storms caused significant damage to many homes, businesses and public property across Erie,” said Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield. “Having necessary resources and ...

Two additional deaths linked to measles in state

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two additional measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Both individuals were unvaccinated. One individual lived in Jefferson County and the other lived in Mifflin County. To protect the privacy of both individuals and their families, DOH will not be releasing any additional details that could personally identify them. While local officials in the respective counties where the deaths occurred may release more details about the deceased, DOH is bound by different laws that strictly limit what it can share publicly. The two ...

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Class of 1969 to celebrate 75th birthdays Members of the Youngsville High School Class of 1969 will gather Saturday, Oct. 3, for a 75th birthday celebration at Brokenstraw Valley Winery in Youngsville, Pa. The party will run from 2 to 7 p.m. and is open to classmates and their partners. The celebration will feature pizza, wings and cupcakes, along with a cash bar. More than 50 classmates and guests have already confirmed their attendance. Those seeking additional information may contact Sandy at 814-203-2720. Outdoor club to ride, hike in Oil Creek State Park Sunday Members of the ...