PA health secretary on Sharon Regional reopening: 'Not in position to negotiate patient safety'

PA health secretary on Sharon Regional reopening: 'Not in position to negotiate patient safety'

Tenor Health has been waiting for the state health department’s permission to resume operations.

February 21st, 6:41 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Foodborne illness, hospitalizations doubled in 2024, report finds

Foodborne illness, hospitalizations doubled in 2024, report finds

The report highlighted several high-profile recalls in 2024, ranging from Boar’s Head deli meats to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.

February 19th, 5:29 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Pennsylvania pediatricians urge vaccinations amid severe flu, RSV season

Pennsylvania pediatricians urge vaccinations amid severe flu, RSV season

Pediatricians at Allegheny Health Network are urging families to get vaccinated against influenza and other preventable illnesses amid a severe flu and respiratory syncytial virus season.

February 18th, 10:21 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
UPMC announces mask mandate amid spike in flu cases

UPMC announces mask mandate amid spike in flu cases

UPMC is the first hospital chain in the region to require masks to be worn at all locations. UPMC is seeing an increase in cases of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Medical professionals including Dr. Banks agree masking up wouldn't hurt.

February 12th, 4:27 AM EST by Erin Simonek
Valley communities voice concerns over Senate Bill 56

Valley communities voice concerns over Senate Bill 56

A major part of the bill looks to revise marijuana taxes, causing uncertainty for dispensary host communities.

February 7th, 10:32 PM EST by Erin Simonek
Bill would eliminate vehicle emission testing requirement in Mercer County

Bill would eliminate vehicle emission testing requirement in Mercer County

A Pennsylvania Senator is sponsoring a bill that would eliminate the vehicle emissions testing requirement in Mercer and six other Counties.

February 7th, 6:40 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown council approves $15 million lead pipe replacement

Youngstown council approves $15 million lead pipe replacement

"It's not just one area of town that needs our attention," explained Councilwoman Anita Davis. "It's all of Youngstown."

February 5th, 9:53 PM EST by Erin Simonek
FDA approves non-opioid pain medication

FDA approves non-opioid pain medication

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Journavx, the first drug in a new class of non-opioid pain medications, for treating moderate to severe acute pain in adults.

January 31st, 4:51 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Wastewater samples show higher influenza levels in Youngstown, Warren area

Wastewater samples show higher influenza levels in Youngstown, Warren area

One of the indicators used by health officials to measure local flu activity shows the potential for higher transmission levels of the virus in the Mahoning Valley.

January 30th, 5:01 AM EST by Selena Frankos, Sarah Robles & Mike Gauntner

Heritage: Improvement will help East Liverpool facility incinerate large volumes of hazardous waste

Mercy Health cautions against detox diets

Valley warming centers offered as refuge from bitter cold

USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show

Mercer Co. Commissioners react to Sharon Regional delay

Property owner 'unable to proceed' with Sharon Regional reopening amid Buhl Legacy Trust's litigation

Wednesday meeting could determine how soon Sharon Regional can reopen

Surprise sale of Sharon Regional approved by bankruptcy court to Tenor Health

Habitat for Humanity accepting homeownership applications; two new homes being built in the Valley

House Bill 64 passes through Ohio House, headed toward Ohio Senate

OSP ponders charges against driver in crash that killed New Middletown mom and teen son

Sharpsville woman accused of stealing $55K in checks from employer has prior Ohio criminal record

Man, woman dead in apparent murder suicide in Liverpool Township

Ohio Ms. Basketball Finalists announced