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Mount Nittany, state confirm two positive measles cases

From staff reports STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health have confirmed two positive measles cases that may have exposed patients and visitors at two Mount Nittany Health facilities. According to Mount Nittany Health, potential exposure occurred at Mount Nittany Health – Toftrees, 164 Greenview Drive, from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 31, and at the Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department, 155 Wellness Way, from noon Friday, July 31, until 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. The health system said it is actively identifying and contacting ...

Pa attorney general backing hemp product ban

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s chief law enforcement officer is urging congressional leaders to allow an impending overhaul of how the country treats hemp-derived products to go into effect in three months. Republican Dave Sunday joined more than 30 state attorneys general in a letter arguing the merits of the crackdown, saying it would clarify for police the legal status of certain “intoxicating products” containing THC, a chemical found in cannabis plants that can produce a high. District attorneys across the state say they are scrambling to protect kids and adult consumers from ...

AG charges six in alleged identity theft ring

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against six people accused of operating an organized identity theft and fraud ring that allegedly targeted dozens of victims by stealing identification documents and personal information. According to the Office of Attorney General, the group — which allegedly referred to itself as “All Money Counts,” or “AMC” — was led by 30-year-old Brandon J. Greisser. Investigators allege the organization used stolen driver’s licenses, passports and other personal information to impersonate victims and carry ...

A shared community mindset: Data centers — not in my backyard

WILLIAMSPORT — It’s the same old story, just with a new player taking the field. Yes, we need data centers. Yes, we all use the technology that is driving the rise in data center construction. But, build them somewhere else -- not in my backyard. At a recent Center for Rural PA hearing ...

Mount Nittany workers criticize latest contract proposal after strike

STATE COLLEGE — Contract negotiations resumed Monday between Mount Nittany Health and the union representing nearly 1,000 hospital employees, with union leaders saying they were disappointed by the hospital’s latest contract proposal following a five-day strike. According to the union, Mount Nittany Health reduced its wage offer to 2% annual raises over three years, lowered proposed increases for nurses and withdrew other previously offered improvements. Union members contend the proposal comes as the health system continues expanding its facilities, including construction of a ...

La Fiesta Band to headline South Hills Music Picnic

STATE COLLEGE — La Fiesta Band will perform Sunday as part of South Hills School of Business & Technology’s 2026 Music Picnic Series. The free outdoor concert begins at 6 p.m. on the north lawn of South Hills’ main campus, 480 Waupelani Drive. Grounds open at 4 p.m. La Fiesta Band performs a mix of Latin music styles, including salsa, cumbia and merengue. The featured community organization for the evening is the Mid-State Literacy Council, which has provided adult education services in Centre and Clearfield counties since 1971. The organization offers literacy, English ...