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State still investigating Jefferson County measles death

(The Center Square) – A measles death in Jefferson County remains under investigation by Pennsylvania's state Department of Health, a spokesman told The Center Square on Monday. The case involved a 40-year-old woman in Summerville. She died from the virus’ complications on Saturday. Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong confirmed the news in a statement on Sunday, saying no more identifying information would be released. "This is a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can be a serious and potentially life-threatening disease," he said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the…

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Tuesday, Sept. 15 Cross country State College at Mifflin County, 4:30p Volleyball Mifflin County at Red Land, 6p Field hockey Red Land at Mifflin County, 7:30p Boys soccer Juniata at EJ, 6:30p BCS at Columbia, 5p JCS at Meadowbrook, 5:15p Girls soccer BCS at Columbia, 3:30p JCS at Meadowbrook, 3:45p

Monday, Sept. 14 Boys soccer Hershey at Mifflin County, 7p St. Joe’s at Juniata, 4p East…

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PSU ice hockey names 2026 captains

UNIVERSITY PARK – Head coach Guy Gadowsky and the Penn State men’s ice hockey team announced their captains for the 2026-27 season earlier this week. Senior forwards Dane Dowiak (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and Reese Laubach (San Jose, Calif.) will serve as captains this winter in Hockey Valley. Dowiak was voted captain last season while Laubach…

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