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DOH gives free H1N1 vaccines in Pennsylvania
Appointments are still available on Jan. 8 and 9
HARRISBURG – All Pennsylvanians are urged to take advantage of the increasing supply of the H1N1 vaccine by getting immunized at the upcoming vaccination clinics being offered by the state Department of Health.
"Although flu activity is currently declining in the state, experts predict there will be a third wave of illness from H1N1," said secretary of health Everette James.
"The clinics are free of charge and being vaccinated is still the most effective way to protect your health and control the spread of this potentially deadly flu."
H1N1 flu vaccination clinics will be held at 33 locations statewide from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 8 and 9. Mercer County will host its clinic at Shenango Valley Mall in Hermitage; Butler County, at Butler Auto Auction in Cranberry Township; and Venango County, at Pleasantville Fire Department.
Appointments are required by calling 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or by visiting www.H1N1inPA.com and clicking under "What's Hot."
To date, the DOH has allocated more than 4,588,000 doses of vaccine to distribute to its citizens. The department has ordered vaccine on behalf of 2,766 certified providers.
In addition to offering the vaccine to any Pennsylvanian who wants it, the department continues to urge members of priority groups to be vaccinated against H1N1. They include pregnant women; persons 6 months old to 24 years old; healthcare providers and emergency services personnel; parents, household members and caregivers of children under 6 months; and those under 65 with certain underlying medical conditions.
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Blanketing others in love
People from all around the nation and the world are getting cozy, thanks to a local ministry.
Based out of Sandy Lake Wesleyan Church, Heartstrings Ministry provides prayer blankets to people in need, including new mothers, cancer patients, orphans and many others.
Each handmade blanket is created by a member of the church, and is prayed over before being delivered. -
Former Cooper-Bessemer employees reunite
Former workers came from near and far to share their memories at the Cooper-Bessemer reunion Sunday.
The first attempt at getting former employees of the once major Grove City employer Cooper-Bessemer or Cooper-Cameron, was a great success. Nearly 250 people attended the event at Legacy Banquet and Conference Center, Grove City. -
Mercer looking golden after clean-up effort
Mercer is a cleaner place, following a special project by two Senior Ambassador Girl Scouts.
As their final project on the road to earn their Gold Award, Girl Scouting’s top honor, Makayla Neely and Jody Roberts organized and executed the “Healthy Earth--Healthy You” Clean Up Day on July 10 in Mercer. -
A dream of a duo
The “Matt and Anthony” duet has been going to stages across the U.S., including a stint last year on “America’s Got Talent” and in Grove City on Friday.
The song and dance act includes Matt Lucas, 24, a native of Grove City, and Anthony Morigerato, 25, a native of Albany, N.Y., who met at Marymount Manhattan (N.Y.) College in 2004 as roommates. -
WAF may make move to Springfield permanent
Wendell August Forge may be relocating to Springfield Township.
The forge’s Grove City location on Madison Avenue burned down in March. Although it was up and running again in a month, Wendell August wanted to rebuild again at its historic location.
But that vision changed.
“The deal-breaker with us was truly the fact that we don’t have the acreage we need to build what we need,” said Will Knecht, president and CEO. -
Stoneboro teen killed in crash
A 17-year-old Stoneboro girl died on Thursday.
Katie Lynn Gilmore, of 12 Beech St., died at 12:55 p.m. after her car crashed around noon Thursday on Route 845 in Stoneboro. -
Second Grimm brother to add to woodland park
Disabled veterans from around the area may soon be able to enjoy even more amenities at the Stanley Snyder Wildlife Park in Springfield Township.
Work on the park began in 2008 with the building of a fishing pond on post property adjacent to Brent Road.
A handicap accessible fishing pier and nature trail have since been added, and plans to build a pavilion on the property are in the works.
“I’m really amazed at the progress we’ve made in a short amount of time,” said project coordinator Ron Donlan. -
A little helping hand (and foot)
It’s summertime, and most people aren’t thinking about the cold months to come.
But at Little Feet Charities, the focus is always on the winter.
Based out of Mercer, Little Feet helps local children and families by providing them with food and clothing throughout the winter and gifts at Christmastime. -
Crowning glory
Jocelyn Gruber usually spends her summers like most high school students.
She has a job as a baby sitter, and, when she’s not working, she enjoys the warm weather and spending time with family and friends.
But this summer is different for Jocelyn.
She is busy doing paperwork, traveling around the state and preparing for one of the biggest days of her life.
On June 18, Jocelyn was crowned Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen America 2010, which has qualified her to represent the state for the national title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2011 at the end of summer. -
State police: Vice unit set up sting
A high-speed chase ended with the arrest of a Cochranton man in Worth Township on Friday.
Gary Consla, 63, was set up by vice units out of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop E in Erie on state Route 173 south of Interstate 80 in Wolf Creek Township, said trooper Troy Owen of the state police in Jackson Township. - More Local News Headlines
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