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Geisinger earns 5-star Forbes rating

LEWISTOWN — Geisinger Lewistown Hospital has been named among Pennsylvania’s top hospitals in a recent Forbes evaluation, earning a 5-star rating. Forbes evaluated approximately 5,400 acute-care facilities nationwide, with only 259 receiving the highest rating of 5 stars. The rankings consider four categories: patient outcomes, hospital best practices, value and patient experience. Forbes uses data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog, with patient outcomes carrying the most weight in the evaluation. “This recognition celebrates the ...

Penny bazaar among activities on tap

BURNHAM — It only takes one winner —one winning ticket from a sheet of 100 for $1. At least that’s true at the 51st Annual Burnham Fire Co.’s Penny Bazaar. The Penny Bazaar is set for Friday and Saturday at the fire company from 5 to 9 p.m., at the firehouse, located at 205 N. Beech ...

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Sheetz again named to the ‘Companies that Care’ list

ALTOONA — Sheetz has been named to PEOPLE Magazine and Great Place To Work’s “Companies that Care” list for the fifth consecutive year, the Altoona-based company announced Wednesday. Sheetz ranked No. 73 on this year’s list, which recognizes U.S. companies for their workplace culture, support of employees and commitment to their communities. It marks the sixth time in seven years that Sheetz has received the recognition. The company cited its employee benefits and community programs, including Sheetz For the Kidz, its partnership with Feeding America and its longtime ...

Commissioners accept director of elections’ resignation

MIFFLINTOWN — Juniata County Commissioners approved the 2027 resignation of Juniata County Voter Registrar/Director of Elections Eva Weyrich on Tuesday morning. Effective as of the end of business on Dec. 31, 2027, Weyrich will step down from her position. She will have been a director for roughly 40 1/2 years by the time she retires next year. According to Weyrich, she hopes her early resignation submission will allow Juniata County Commissioners plenty of time to hire the right person for Weyrich to train before her departure. When asked her reason for retirement, Weyrich ...

Life Lion adds new helicopter to fleet

HERSHEY — Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport has added a new helicopter to its fleet to expand access to emergency and specialty care across central Pennsylvania. The Airbus H155 will be stationed at Life Lion’s Lancaster base and joins two other H155 helicopters. The aircraft can accommodate advanced medical equipment, specialty personnel and family members and is equipped to operate in low visibility and high winds. “Adding this aircraft strengthens our ability to deliver that care safely and efficiently, giving more patients access to the advanced resources ...