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State reaffirms commitment to Pennsylvanians with disabilities

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The Shapiro Administration reaffirmed its commitment to ensure the choices and freedoms of Pennsylvanians with disabilities are protected so they can live, work, and participate fully in their chosen community in the wake of recent federal actions that threaten decades of progress. In 1999, the United States Supreme Court decided Olmstead v. L.C. – a case that questioned how states comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Olmstead decision affirmed that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is a form of discrimination under the ADA and that people ...

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Barnes picnic set The annual Barnes Picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 30 from noon until 2 p.m. at the Sheffield Lions Den. Enjoy food and fellowship with current and former residents and friends of Barnes. Please bring a dish to share. Meatballs, corn-on-the-cob, drinks and tableware will be provided. Walking tours planned JAMESTOWN — The Fenton History Center’s upcoming tour on Saturday at 10 a.m. is about Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys. Tucked away from view behind respectable facades, alleys were indispensable elements in American cities during the last half of the 19th ...

Honoring ‘commitment’

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The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit was brought to the Warren County Fair last week and served as a reminder of the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, honoring those who have served and currently serve, and teaching future generations why their ...

Community helps Eisenhower bring dream to D.C.

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The Eisenhower Knights Marching Band is expressing its heartfelt gratitude to the organizations and individuals whose generous support is helping make the band’s dream of marching in Washington, D.C., for the Veterans Day Parade a reality. Scheduled for Nov. 7 and 8, the National ...

Rally in the Valley offers tour, support

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The late Shawn Castro, a decorated Navy veteran who dedicated his life to supporting fellow service members, left an indelible mark on Warren County through his vision, patriotism, and community leadership. After serving eight years of active duty with the U.S. Navy, Castro's work with the ...

‘Bare minimum’ rural healthcare may get worse

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Communities in rural Pennsylvania continue to face obstacles to receiving healthcare as new Medicaid and Medicare requirements may soon disproportionately affect residents. Advocates and nonprofits are working to keep these services accessible. Northwestern Pennsylvania has historically faced healthcare challenges for years, and is home to the phenomenon dubbed the ‘maternity desert’. Larger than Connecticut, this desert is comprised of eight counties which lack access to hospitals with delivery services or maternity providers. “We are really seeing challenges with ...