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Familiar "face" in Frostburg

Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Shirley Sharp submitted this photo, along with the following information: With "shelter in place" being the norm for residents of the Punxsutawney area, members of the Frostburg community have taken a local tradition and turned it into a statement for the times.

Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.

The Latest COVID-19 Updates (April 8)

Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020

8:45 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance for essential workers as it takes a small step toward reopening the country.

5 things to know today - that aren't about the virus

Published Wednesday, April 8, 2020

A daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that are being talked about today from the Associated Press:

Sheriff’s Department says “Bring on the bunny”

Published Tuesday, April 7, 2020

BROOKVILLE — If you were wondering if the Easter Bunny was going to make an appearance this year, even with COVID-19 limiting activities, the answer is yes, he will.

Plow Day cancelled, but the plowing goes on!

Published Monday, April 6, 2020

You’ve heard the expression “the show must go on,” but it’s also true in many fields that “the work must go on.” This time of year is a busy one for farmers in their fields, and in this photo, submitted by the Triponeys, an annual tradition was carried out — though it didn’t have the same gatheri

The Latest COVID-19 Updates (April 5)

Published Sunday, April 5, 2020

The latest from the Associated Press:

The Latest: Jefferson County now one of three in PA with no confirmed COVID-19 cases

Published Sunday, April 5, 2020

The latest stats on the spread of COVID-19 in the state of Pennsylvania were released at noon on Sunday, and at this time, Jefferson County is one of just three counties in the state yet to have a confirmed case of COVID-19 reported.

Gov. Wolf, Religious Leaders Encourage Alternate Forms of Religious Gatherings

Published Saturday, April 4, 2020

HARRISBURG – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and as significant religious holidays approach in the coming weeks, Governor Tom Wolf and religious leaders from across the commonwealth are encouraging alternative forms of faith gatherings. Gov. Wolf and Department of Health Sec. Dr.

Update: Jefferson County one of four counties yet to see confirmed COVID-19 case

Published Saturday, April 4, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released its updated statistics for the state in relation to the spread of COVID-19. Statewide, over the 24-hour period from midnight on Friday to midnight on Saturday increased by 1,597 to a total of 10,017 across 64 counties.