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Jefferson County: Residents received $140.85 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By West Central PA News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.8% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $3,216 per capita to residents.

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West Central PA News area weekly mass times

By West Central PA News | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the West Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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David Keth at PAH recognized with DAISY Award for nursing excellence

By West Central PA News | Apr 11, 2025

David Keth, an LPN at Punxsutawney Area Hospital (PAH), has been honored with the DAISY Award.

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Storm water legislation by Struzzi progresses in the state legislature

By West Central PA News | Apr 10, 2025

State Representative Jim Struzzi of Indiana announced today that House Bills 990 and 991 have passed the House Local Government Committee.

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5 H-1B petitions filed by employers in West Central PA News publication area during 2024

By West Central PA News | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the West Central PA News publication area submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Donate Life Month 2025: Punxsutawney Area Hospital promotes organ, eye, and tissue donation

By West Central PA News | Apr 6, 2025

National Donate Life Month (NDLM) is observed annually in April, a tradition that began in 2003 through the efforts of Donate Life America and its partners.

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Punxsutawney Area Hospital introduces CARE Award for staff recognition

By West Central PA News | Apr 6, 2025

The Punxsutawney Area Hospital is set to honor the dedication and hard work of its staff members during National Hospital Week 2025.

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Armstrong County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.5% in 2022

By West Central PA News | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Armstrong County, providing an average of $3,539 per capita to residents.

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West Central PA News area weekly mass times

By West Central PA News | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the West Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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New data center to bring jobs and growth to Indiana County

By West Central PA News | Apr 2, 2025

The nation's largest natural gas-powered data center is set to be constructed at the Homer City Generating Station site, according to an announcement from State Representative Jim Struzzi of Indiana.

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Historic $10 billion data center investment announced for former Homer City Generating Station

By West Central PA News | Apr 2, 2025

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman has expressed optimism about the economic development prospects following the announcement of a new data center at the former Homer City Generating Station site in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

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West Central PA News area weekly mass times

By West Central PA News | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the West Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Indiana County: Medicaid made up 6.4% of total income in 2022

By West Central PA News | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.4% of income in Indiana County, providing an average of $2,929 per capita to residents.

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Senate designates March 28, 2025, as Drugs Kill Dreams Day in Pennsylvania

By West Central PA News | Mar 27, 2025

The Pennsylvania state Senate has approved a resolution declaring March 28, 2025, as "Drugs Kill Dreams Day" throughout the state.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Armstrong County in week ending Mar. 15?

By West Central PA News | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Armstrong County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Bill protecting property owners from eminent domain advances in Pennsylvania

By West Central PA News | Mar 25, 2025

Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee Chairman Cris Dush aims to protect property owners from eminent domain abuse.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Indiana County in week ending Mar. 15

By West Central PA News | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Indiana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2022, Indiana County ranks 38th among Pennsylvania counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,336

By West Central PA News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Indiana County received an average of $13,336 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th lowest in Pennsylvania.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Armstrong County in week ending Mar. 15

By West Central PA News | Mar 24, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Armstrong County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Indiana County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

By West Central PA News | Mar 23, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Indiana County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.