California hopes to end ICUs with budget agreement
California lawmakers pursue a budget deal aimed at phasing out intensive care units in favor of broader health care reforms. The discussion centers on funding shifts, hospital capacity, and patient care access as the session advances.
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Fire damages vacant home on West Side
A fire damaged a vacant residence on the West Side, causing visible smoke and minor structural impact. No injuries reported. investigators were en route to determine the cause. Local firefighters responded quickly to prevent spread to adjacent properties.
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Obituaries for six local residents announced
Dorothy Allshouse aged 86 of Jameson Care Center. Robert G. Edie aged 73 of 407 E Lincoln Ave. Michael Oscar Ezzo aged 55 of Cochranton. John D. Maas Sr. aged 72 of Pulaski. Tim J. Murphy aged 65 of Ellwood City. Thomas G Nye aged 83 of North Township. Jason S. Rich aged 34 of Emsworth.
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Dorothy Allshouse
Jameson Care Center
Robert G. Edie
E. Lincoln Ave
Michael “Oscar” Ezzo
Cochranton
John D. Maas Sr
Pulaski
Tim J. Murphy
Ellwood City
Thomas G. Nye
North Township
Jason S. Rich
Emsworth
Obama marks 40th moon landing with Apollo 11 crew
President Obama gathered with Apollo 11 astronauts including Buzz Aldrin to mark the 40th anniversary of the moon landing and advocate for science education. Six other astronauts pressed for Mars as a goal while NASA awaits an outside panel recommendation on future exploration and a return to the moon policy.
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Barack Obama
Washington
Neil Armstrong
Obama
Space
Moon
Mars
Earth
Apollo
Buzz Aldrin
NASA
Tom Stafford
Space Agency
George W. Bush
Charles Bolden Jr
Armstrong
Aldrin
Michael Collins
Oval Office
White House
Proposal sets fees for police coverage
Lancaster state representative Michael Sturla sponsors a bill requiring municipalities that rely on full-time state police protection to pay per capita fees. The plan starts at 52 dollars per resident, rising to 104 and 156 in years two and three. Enon Valley would owe 18824 first year based on 362 people, with increases in subsequent years for continued coverage. Municipalities with full time departments such as New Castle and Ellwood City would not be affected in the same way.
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Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Enon Valley
New Castle
Ellwood City
Mechanism aids in mill rescue at McConnell’s Mill
Lucas Oehling, 20, fell 35 to 40 feet at Kildoo Waterfalls in Slippery Rock Township. Firefighters used a block and tackle to haul him to safety. He remained conscious, had a 5 inch head wound, and back pain, listed in fair condition at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
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Slippery Rock Township
Lucas Oehling
Oehling
McConnell’s Mill
Kildoo
Kennedy Road Bridge
Presbyterian Hospital
Pittsburgh
Rick Carson
No Tax Budget Plan Passes Senate in Pennsylvan ia Stalemate
In Harrisburg the state Senate approved a no tax spending plan amid a three week budget stalemate. Republicans and Democrats traded sharp rebuttals as Gov Rendell and leaders postponed talks. The bill passed 31 to 19 while state employees face missed pay and jobless benefits.
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State Senate
Pennsylvania
Ed Rendell
Senate
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