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New COVID-19 vaccines are available, and people should get them

Anyone who attended the Summer Olympics or the Republican or Democratic conventions in recent weeks was bound to walk away with a souvenir or two, like a T-shirt, a button or a ballcap. At each of the three gatherings, some of those attending did end up walking away with a decidedly unwanted ...

Connellsville man sentenced to prison for COVID-19 relief fraud

The owner of a Connellsville car dealership was sentenced in federal court to 10 months in prison for conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud. According to the Department of Justice, Joshua DeWitt, 38, will also have two years of supervised release following his sentence. DeWitt was the ...

OP-ED: A CDC director confirmation hearing? Good idea. Here’s what to ask.

WASHINGTON - COVID-19 was not this nation’s first or worst pandemic. There probably will be worse. How much worse might depend on the caliber of public health leaders. There is room for improvement.Approximately 1,200 presidential appointees require Senate confirmation. A crucial one does ...

Therapy dogs help bring a smile to WHS nurses, staff

Man’s best friend is helping nurses and staff at Washington Health System cope with the stress and burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic.Therapy dogs Izzy and Snoop have been making regular rounds at Washington Hospital and WHS Greene, where they happily accept the hugs, pats, and treats from ...