Pa budget cuts strain Pennsylvania hospitals and services
State budget gaps threaten a $150 million health system budget with possible $550000 in cuts at two Pottsville hospitals while Medicaid underpays obstetrical units. Advocates warn a 20 000 person waiting list for programs aiding mentally disabled remains, with slow or no increases likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cole
Medicaid
Pitchford
Pottsville
Schuylkill Wealth System
Health System
John &. Simodejka
Stephen H. Surovice
Arc of Pennsylvania
Chris Ingraham
Ingraham
Lititz
Karen Ingraham
Chris
Swine flu summit checks state readines on fall plans
Washington officials brief states on readiness for swine flu vaccination efforts as fall approaches. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says the summit aims to be prepared, not alarmist, with about 100 million seasonal vaccine doses and test swine flu vaccines expected soon for safety and efficacy studies. The outbreak has infected over a million in the U.S. and killed at least 170, with schools and camps identified as key transmission sites.
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Washington
Obama
Earth and
Education
Health and Human Services
Kathleen Sebelius
Paul Jarris
The
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
Sutton faces DUI and resisting arrest charges after chase
Police found Ms. Sutton bleeding from a head wound after a wreck and a long pursuit. She failed field sobriety tests, refused chemical testing, then fled a stop, prompting a taser deployment and a handcuffed arrest. Bail set at 25,000.
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Ms. Sutton
Sheetz
Walker
Sheets
Clearfield Hospital
Clearfield County
John Sughrue
F. Cortez
Chip” Bell
Sutton
Ireland
Sughrue
CCJ
Striking Workers Rally Against Deregulation Demands
A page one note shows a striking sticker and two cents urging Penelec to negotiate a fair contract. Union speakers blame power industry deregulation for staff cuts and argue communities, customers, employees deserve equal priority with profits and dividends. Speaker Mr. Schlegel emphasizes stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penelec
Schlegel
Heritage Days Watermelon Contest Winners Named
The Heritage Days Watermelon Eating contest crowned winners across age groups sponsored by Hi Way Pizza. Top individuals include Matayha Kerin 4 Hawk Run and LeiLani Harpster 6 Philipsburg, with multiple Philipsburg entrants in every division. In football, WB edged Philipsburg Osceola for honours as James McGowen claimed first overall while Ryan Soltis and Aaron McKnight led PC with high finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Hi-Way Pizza
Matayha Kerin
Hawk Run
Oliver Harpster
Brandon Hahn
LeiLani Harpster
Mya McElhinney
State College
Gabe Dyke
Karl Good
Brady Ridgley
Keegan Perks
Audrey Wowrynovic
Rachel Little
Morrisdale
Thomas Kelley
Osceola Mills
Sarah Chorle
Brittany High
West Decatur
Gina Maruschak
James McGowen
Ryan Soltis
Aaron McKnight
Warriors
Chris Beveridge
Garrett Streightiff
Mounties
Chris Rocco
No quorum halts Curwensville Lake Authority meeting
The Curwensville Lake Authority did not meet yesterday due to a lack of the required quorum of members. The meeting will not be rescheduled. the next session is set for July 22 at 4 p.m. at the Curwensville Lake Recreation Area administrative office.
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Curwensville
Curwensville Lake Authority
Curwensville Lake Recreation Area
Weekend fundraisers scarce. Proceeds aid injured driver’s recovery
All proceeds benefit David Dolby who was seriously injured in a truck accident. Saturday Auction at Bigler Township building Madera features consignments including produce groceries and snacks. Lou Bimatre acts as auctioneer and kitchen opens. Car wash by Curwensville Area High School Lady Tide to support attendance at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Multiple church dinners yard sales and events listed with times places and contact numbers. Proceeds fund local charities camps and church missions across several communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dolby
Bigler Township
Madera
B&b Park
Lou Bimatre
Curwensville Area
Lady Tide
Curwensville
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Kerr Addition
United Methodist Church
Palmer and
Mapes
Christians Who Care Group
Congress Hill United Methodist Church
LeContes Mills
Gillingham Road
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Ed Rendell
Senate
Front Street
T&j Studios
Wendy B. Lynn
Herbie
Winnie the Pooh
State Farm
Irvona Borough
Elderberry Park
Lanse
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Hickory Grange
Mountain Run Road
Sabula
Dance New Horizons
DuBois American Legion
George D. Montgomery Post
Quehanna Area
Clearfield Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Clearfield Alliance Christian School
Deer Creek Road
Pinchatouly
Palestine United Methodist Church
New Castle
Coal Run Park
Jim Knepp
Glory Land Express
S.B. Elliot State Park
Clearfield
B.P.O. Elks Lodge No
Elks Lodge
Mountain Top
Sandy
Ridge
Shiloh United Methodist Church
Philipsburg Historical Foundation
Simler
Second Street
Union Church
Presqueisle Street
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