Geisinger Lewistown opens renovated inpatient unit
LEWISTOWN — Geisinger Lewistown Hospital has opened a newly renovated inpatient nursing unit featuring 16 private patient rooms as part of a broader effort to modernize the hospital and transition to private rooms. The renovated 4B inpatient nursing unit represents a $6 million investment and is designed to provide patients with greater privacy, quieter surroundings and additional space for family involvement. Hospital officials said the project is one phase of an ongoing modernization effort that is expected to increase the hospital's total number of private patient rooms to 79 ...
United Plate Glass marks nine years without reportable injury
SUNBURY — United Plate Glass has reached nine consecutive years without a reportable workplace injury, the company announced. The Sunbury-area glass and glazing company credits employee training and workplace awareness for the safety milestone. All company installers have completed OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training, while lead installers and several fabrication and project management employees have completed the 30-hour program. United Plate Glass President Nate Lawrence said employees take responsibility not only for their own safety but also for that of their ...
PennDOT announces Jacksonville Road, I-80 closures
BELLEFONTE — Motorists traveling through the Interstate 80 and Interstate 99 interchange area will encounter closures and detours beginning Thursday as work continues on the $259 million High-Speed Interchange project. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said Jacksonville Road will be closed between Forest Avenue and I-80 westbound from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting, while crews set bridge beams. The beams are for a bridge that will eventually connect I-80 westbound with the I-99 southbound ramp. During the closure, I-99 northbound traffic headed toward ...
Mifflin County Library closed on Columbus Day
LEWISTOWN — All branches of Mifflin County Library will be closed for Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Library book drops are open 24 hours.
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