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Northwest PA News area weekly mass times

By Northwest PA News | Feb 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Northwest PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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A look at Oakwood Heights Village, a nursing home in Oil City, Pennsylvania

By Northwest PA News | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Presbyterian Homes in the Presbytery of Lake Erie since May 8, 2008, Oakwood Heights Village had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Clarion County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

By Northwest PA News | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Guardian Healthcare Gol Group, LLC since Dec. 17, 2018, Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Oberlander, Hutchinson Announce Clarion County Library Receives More than $51,000 in Grant Funding

By Northwest PA News | Feb 16, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Butler/Clarion/Erie/Forest/Venango/Warren Rep. (R-63) announced the Redbank Valley Public Library in Clarion County has received a Keystone grant of more than $51,000 for improvements to the library.“Our libraries play a critical role in our communities which goes far beyond education,” Oberlander stated. “Redbank Valley Library offers programs like the summer reading program, access to computer technology and meeting rooms for local organizations. I applaud Redbank for providing these...

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Median age of Forest County residents reached 50 by 2021

By Northwest PA News | Feb 16, 2024

Forest County residents have a median age of 50-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Clarion County in week ending Feb. 10?

By Northwest PA News | Feb 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clarion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rouse Warren County Home: 4-star nursing home in Warren County

By Northwest PA News | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by Board of Directors of the Rouse Estate since Sep. 30, 2005, Rouse Warren County Home boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Thompson, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Strengthen Career Counseling in Middle and High Schools

By Northwest PA News | Feb 15, 2024

Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing career counseling services in K-12 schools. The Counseling for Career Choice Act seeks to provide students with more resources and information on various career and education pathways.Rep. Thompson emphasized the importance of well-informed decision-making for students, stating, “Empowering students with the tools to succeed starts with making well-informed decisions.” He highlighted the role of school counselors in closing the nation’s skills...

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Rapp: More than $566,000 Awarded to Fire, Ambulance Companies in 65th District

By Northwest PA News | Feb 14, 2024

Feb. 14, 2024Fire and ambulance companies in the 65th Legislative District will receive a total of $566,225 in state grants to support their public safety mission, according to an announcement made by Rep. Kathy L. Rapp."Most of our EMTs, paramedics and firefighters in the 65th district are responsible for large coverage areas," said Rapp. "That means their equipment needs to be primed and ready to go, just like our first responders themselves. These grants will allow our fire departments and ambulance companies to maintain their high standards of safety and...

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State grants support fire and ambulance services in 65th District

By Northwest PA News | Feb 14, 2024

Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) has announced that a total of $566,225 in state grants will be distributed to fire and ambulance companies in the 65th Legislative District.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Venango County in week ending Feb. 10

By Northwest PA News | Feb 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Venango County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Warren County in week ending Feb. 10?

By Northwest PA News | Feb 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Warren County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Venango County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 10

By Northwest PA News | Feb 11, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Venango County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Northwest PA News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By Northwest PA News | Feb 11, 2024

This former Northwest PA News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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48 is median age of Elk County residents by 2021

By Northwest PA News | Feb 9, 2024

Elk County residents have a median age of 48-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Warren County in week ending Feb. 3

By Northwest PA News | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Warren County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thompson, Bishop Introduce Boy Scouts of America Day Resolution

By Northwest PA News | Feb 9, 2024

U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, have introduced a resolution celebrating the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois on February 8th, 1910, and since then, millions of young men and women have joined the Scouts and learned the values of patriotism, courage, and self-reliance.Representative Thompson, who has spent over 50 years in Scouting, including as an Eagle Scout and scoutmaster, emphasizes the...

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Congressional Staff to Hold Office Hours in Kittanning

By Northwest PA News | Feb 7, 2024

KITTANNING, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson has announced that his staff will be hosting constituent office hours in Kittanning on Tuesday, February 13th. The office hours will provide an opportunity for residents of Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District to meet with staff members and discuss any issues or concerns they may have with the federal government.During these office hours, staff members will be available to assist residents with matters related to federal agencies such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs,...

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Congressional staff office hours to take place Thursday in Emporium

By Northwest PA News | Feb 7, 2024

U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson has announced that his staff will be holding constituent office hours on Thursday, February 15 in Emporium. The office hours are aimed at providing assistance to residents who may need help from federal agencies such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the IRS.Residents of Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District are invited to meet one-on-one with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns they may have with the federal government. No appointments are necessary, and meetings will be...

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Congressional staff office hours to take place Wednesday in Lock Haven

By Northwest PA News | Feb 7, 2024

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson announced that his staff will be hosting constituent office hours in Lock Haven on Wednesday, February 14. These office hours will provide an opportunity for residents of Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District to meet with staff members and discuss any issues or concerns they may have with the federal government.During the office hours, staff members will be available to assist constituents with a range of matters, including those related to federal agencies such as the Social Security Administration, the...