RICHMOND TOWNSHIP – After weeks of back and forth with business owners and residents along a section of South Main Street over a sidewalk and a third lane project by PennDOT, the township supervisors here finally came to a decision during their May 7 meeting.
Treasurer Stacy Garrity recently announced that more than $2 million of unclaimed property is owed to residents of Potter County.
The Potter County Artisan co-op will mark decade of fostering creativity and community connections with a special open house on Friday, May 10.
The Potter County commissioners approved a training for District Judge Christopher Kalacinski, Galeton, after tabling the motion at the April 18 meeting.
Star gazers and Cherry Springs lovers can now take advantage of a food concessionaire, Out of the Box Stellar Food.
The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga counties, has announced its finalists.
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The Austin Costello Sportsman’s Club will host a Hunter-Trapper Safety Course on Sunday, May 5 at the clubhouse. Lunch will be provided.
Just when we think our newsletters couldn’t get any better, up pops the Spring 2024 edition. They say “it’s always good to put a face with a name,” so there you have it. — my face with my name.
When I was a young boy growing up in Coudersport, I couldn’t wait for the spring weather to finally warm up enough so that I could spend most of my days fishing the brooks and small backwoods …
The entry fee for adults for the 33rd Annual Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament is $25 through next Wednesday, May 1 and $30 from Thursday, May 2 to the end of the tournament on Sunday, May 19.…
First, I would like to mention an upcoming hike planned for this Sunday, April 28. It will be on the WAG (Wellsville, Addison & Galeton) railroad grade section which runs from Genesee to W…
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources secretary, Cindy Adams Dunn, announced recently the start of aerial spraying of state woodlands to combat spongy moth populations poised for spring outbreaks in many sections of Pennsylvania.
On Saturday May 11, at 11 a.m., the Elk County Council on the Arts, in partnership with Remake Learning Days, will host an ice-dye workshop at the ECCOTA Gallery on Main Street in Ridgway.
April 2024 was a very wet month. Lots of April showers. Last April we received 1.19” of rainfall and this year the total was 5.53”. It was well above normal.
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As is the norm, May is crazy full of activities and 2024 has kept that tradition going. In addition to high school softball, baseball and track, we also have community baseball and softball st…
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Milton, Pa. — Rutter’s has broke ground on a prototype store near Milton and plans to hire 50 employees.
(The Center Square) — Health care deserts are growing larger in Pennsylvania.
Democratic lawmakers in Harrisburg took the first steps last week to provide $5.1 billion in new funding for Pennsylvania public schools to close a gap between the wealthiest and poorest districts that a court last year declared unconstitutional. The legislation in the state House, proposed by Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster), follows the recommendation of a […]
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(The Center Square) – Silent panic alarms may become the next line of defense for schools in Pennsylvania.
In this article, Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Pennsylvania residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to YouNew research reveals that the introduction of traffic light and physical activity labels significantly affect consumer behavior.What This Means for Your Health"Green Lights on Labels Help Make Us Make Healthier Choices!" Dr. Adriana Davis, Family MedicineDoctor's Expert Insights About Food Labeling and Your Health in Lehigh County, PennsylvaniaKnow this: "This new research shows that simple changes, like putting traffic light colors or exercise info on vending machine labels, can make a real difference in encouraging healthier drink choices. Red, yellow, and green stickers or labels showing how long you'd need to walk to burn off a drink's calories helped people cut back on sugary and unhealthy beverages. And the great news is these changes seem to have worked for the long haul!This type of intervention can be pivotal in combating obesity and other related health issues by naturally encouraging better habits. So, the next step would be to test this in more places and see if these effective labeling strategies would positively impact how we buy food and drinks. This way, we can all make more informed and healthier choices in Pennsylvania." Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine.Signup for our Free Health Newsletter.Actionable Steps: What You Can Do NextIf you call Lehigh County home and you're having a tough time with your weight or figuring out what to eat, here's some good news: chances are, your insurance will cover free classes to help you make better food choices and manage diabetes.You should also know your A1c, cholesterol, and blood pressure values.Also, The American College of Cardiology is a great resource for learning more about your ASCVD Risk. (Visit Site) Health News Today: A new study shows that the way drinks are labeled on vending machines can steer people to choosing healthier options.The Science Made Simple: Key Findings and What They Mean for Lehigh County ResidentsTraffic light labels drive healthier beverage choicesTraffic light labels (red/yellow/green) led to a "30% decrease in the mean monthly number of unhealthy beverages sold."Physical activity labels also encourage better beverage selectionsPhysical activity calorie equivalent labels on vending machines resulted in a:34% reduction in monthly sales of unhealthy beverages.35% reduction in total beverage calories sold on a month over month basis.Labeling all products--not just healthy ones--is more impactfulPutting labels only on the healthy items didn't really change what people bought, when compared to just having a sign about the beverage tax. When vending machines had traffic light labels, people tended to buy fewer calories each time they made a purchase.Total calories sold monthly dropped with physical activity labelsPeople purchased 30 calories less per visit to vending machines with traffic light labels than they did at machines with physical activity labels.Labeling effects persisted over the long-termThe impact of traffic light and physical activity labels on healthy choices was found to be working to reduce sales of unhealthy drinks for the entire 13 months of the study.ConclusionThis study shows that using simple, easy-to-understand nutrition labels on vending machines, like traffic light colors or physical activity equivalents, can successfully nudge people to make healthier drink choices.Medical News Today: What This Means for Your Health in Lehigh County, PennsylvaniaThe Bottom Line: Healthy coded labeling approaches could be a promising strategy for organizations and policymakers to encourage better public health."The investigation by Gibson et al3 is notable because it appears to be the first to use a randomized design to examine the effectiveness of different types of vending machine messaging interventions in a natural environment. Thus, the findings from this experimental field study address a crucial research gap in implementation science concerning best practices for healthy vending machine messaging interventions in applied contexts. It is a novel study with practical significance because it elucidates messaging opportunities to increase patron uptake of healthy vending machine products." Brenda Robles, Phd, MPH (Study Commentary)What They're Saying: "This study also has several limitations. First, it was conducted in vending machines that were subject to city regulations that made them healthier than average, so results may not generalize to other vending machines or purchasing settings. Second, because the city required that all vending machines have some type of label for healthy items, we were unable to test a pure control group with no labeling intervention. Instead, beverage tax posters provided an interesting comparison group. Our test of tax salience messaging may have been diluted because some beverage tax posters fell off. Only one-quarter of participants reported noticing the tax reminders compared with 58% and 65% noticing the physical activity and traffic light messaging, respectively. There were differences in baseline sales by condition, although we adjusted for these. Still, customers in the physical activity locations (which had lower baseline sales) may have been less frequent vending consumers. Our customer response rate was 67%, which is higher than for studies recruiting outside urban food retailers.39 Finally, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from reaching our target customer sample size." (Study Source)Read More Is Bakersfield eating its way to dementia? Doctor ExplainsHealth Standard Newswire: Simple labels make a big difference on beverage choices. Research shows that traffic light and physical activity labels on vending machines encourage healthier drink choices.Health Facts That Matter: Key Statistics for Lehigh County, PennsylvaniaThe following health facts impact your physical health directly!Did you know there were 32478 deaths from heart disease in Pennsylvania in 2021?2.7% of you in Lehigh County chronic kidney disease.17.3% of you in Lehigh County are smokers.36.4% of you in Lehigh County are obese.All of these variables above play an important role in the outcomes of your overall health.The Health Standard Newswire.
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The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission’s NC Export Marketing program is co-sponsoring a pair of training events in State College designed to help companies who export their products better serve overseas customers.
Rizer Fireworks is a family-owned and run, Pennsylvania-based retail business that was established in 1984 by Clifton and Mary Rizer in Marienville. The company started in a small rented building in Vowinckle while the ground for the permanent store in Marienville was being cleared for building.
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When it comes to weeknight dinners, simplicity is key. This one-pan meal combines juicy lemon garlic chicken with a colorful medley of roasted vegetables for a stress-free dinner that's bursting with flavor. With minimal prep and cleanup required, it's the perfect recipe for busy evenings when you need a wholesome meal on the table fast.
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding moments of peace and tranquility can feel like a luxury. However, even in the midst of chaos, taking just a few minutes to pause and connect with ourselves can make a world of difference for our mental well-being. This 5-minute calming breath meditation offers a simple yet powerful practice to help you ground yourself, release tension, and cultivate a sense of inner calm. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or simply in need of a moment of stillness, this meditation can be your oasis in the midst of a busy day.
Community Blood Bank, the exclusive provider of blood and blood products to 16 local hospitals and Stat MedEvacs in the NWPA and WNY regions, is inviting community members to donate blood in May for a chance to win one of two sets of kayaks.
Robin Freeman of Ulysses was lying in bed in October 2021 when her dog, frightened by a thunderstorm, jumped on the bed. The 95-pound black Lab mix landed directly on her heel.
After 45 years of esteemed service and leadership, Janie Hilfiger, president, UPMC Cole and UPMC Wellsboro, has announced her retirement. Her official last day with UPMC is April 30. Effective May 1, Dan Glunk, MD, will serve as interim president, UPMC Cole and UPMC Wellsboro.
Way back when I was a boy, the U.S. Supreme Court was so revered as an institution that my fourth-grade teacher required us to learn the names of all nine members. We kids could never have imagined that there’d come a day when the highest bench in the land would be so widely reviled.
What a good week it should have been for Republicans.
John F. Kennedy won the Pulitzer Prize for his book “Profiles In Courage,” a series of essays that focused on eight senators throughout U.S. history who — despite serious pressures from their colleagues and constituents — did what they believed to be the right and moral thing.
Month after month, poll after poll, a majority of Americans express their dissatisfaction with the Biden administration over virtually every issue of concern – domestic and foreign.