Agencies throughout the state will eventually feel the pain if the state budget remains stuck in legislative gridlock. Not only does a budget stalemate eventually mean programs relied upon by residents throughout the commonwealth suffer, but rank-and-file workers eventually face the ...
Recently, I spotted a jar full of blue liquid that brought back an entire chapter of my childhood. Beside the nail salon’s sink, sits a large glass jar with a chrome lid, filled with Barbicide. It is the very same disinfectant, in the same-styled container, used in the beauty salon I worked ...
Given their increasing prevalence it makes sense for Pennsylvania hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine, two of the most common additives found in heroin. Legislation introduced recently would require just that. Xylazine, also known as “tranq” or tranquilizer is an easily ...
It’s a pretty rare occasion that the governor visits Warren County, so it was a pleasant surprise to hosted Gov. Josh Shapiro for a brief visit last week. Shapiro spent some time with Ron and Cindy Ecklund, the individuals who called in the tip that resulted in the apprehension of jail ...
A Commonwealth Foundation poll shows a lot of Pennsylvanians are considering relocation. Tell us something we didn’t know. Pennsylvania has been aware of its changing demographics for years. Decades, actually. Pennsylvania lost one of its seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after ...
Missing broadband Dear Editor, Well I just returned from the third PA Broadband Authority Community Meeting. There was one in Ridgeway and Franklin in the fall, Wellsboro in June, and the most recent was in Port Allegheny. No representatives from Warren County at any of them. Today Rep. ...