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Senators Condemn Lancaster City Council Decision That Threatens Safety of Lancaster County Residents

By Dauphin News | Feb 28, 2024

Senators Ryan Aument, Scott Martin, and Chris Gebhard have expressed strong criticism towards the Lancaster City Council for their recent decision to terminate cooperation with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) except in specific circumstances. The senators believe that this decision compromises the safety of Lancaster County residents.In a joint statement, the senators voiced their concerns, stating, "We are extremely alarmed at the Lancaster City Council’s decision to not cooperate with a federal law enforcement agency. Make no mistake, they...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Dauphin County rise or fall in 2021?

By Dauphin News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Dauphin County received $1.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Which former Dauphin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Dauphin News | Feb 24, 2024

These former Dauphin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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Dauphin News area weekly mass times

By Dauphin News | Feb 24, 2024

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

Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Q4 2023’s 3rd largest nursing home in Dauphin County

By Dauphin News | Feb 23, 2024

Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the third largest nursing home in Dauphin County, aided an average of 124.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How much did farmers in Dauphin County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Dauphin News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Dauphin County received $1,501,219 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center was 2nd largest nursing home in Dauphin County as of Q4 2023

By Dauphin News | Feb 22, 2024

River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, the second largest nursing home in Dauphin County, aided an average of 126.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Largest nursing home in Dauphin County as of Q4 2023

By Dauphin News | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was the largest nursing home in Dauphin County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Dauphin County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind The Gardens at Blue Ridge?

By Dauphin News | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by Hashtag Holdings, LLC since Feb. 1, 2017, The Gardens at Blue Ridge had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: 1-star nursing home in Dauphin County

By Dauphin News | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Steven Rosenzweig since Feb. 1, 2020, Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Dauphin News area weekly mass times

By Dauphin News | Feb 17, 2024

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

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Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Dauphin News | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders since Sep. 18, 2017, Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Q4 2023?

By Dauphin News | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by Quinto Nexgen, LLC and UKR Nexgen, LLC since May 5, 2022, Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Fire, EMS Grants Awarded to Support First Responders

By Dauphin News | Feb 14, 2024

Almost $250,000 in grant money has been awarded to fire companies and emergency medical services in the 125th District. The grants will support various needs such as building projects, equipment purchase or repair, training, and debt reduction. This information was provided by the Office of Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin).The Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, which is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner, distributed the funds. The money comes from the proceeds generated by slot machine gaming....

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Senate Majority Policy Committee Holds Public Hearing on Rural Health Care

By Dauphin News | Feb 12, 2024

The Senate Majority Policy Committee will be conducting a public hearing on rural health care in Pennsylvania on February 14th, 2024. The hearing, which will take place at Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Monongahela, aims to address the challenges facing rural health care and explore potential solutions to ensure continued access to quality care for the public. Senator Camera Bartolotta, the committee member, announced the details of the hearing.During the hearing, representatives from various rural health care provider institutions and organizations will provide their...

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Grants Support 88th District First Responders, Says Delozier

By Dauphin News | Feb 12, 2024

Grant funding has been allocated to several first responder companies in the 88th District, according to Representative Sheryl Delozier. The PA Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program has awarded grants to eight fire companies and ambulance squads in the district. These grants, administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, can be used for construction or renovation, equipment purchases or repairs, and existing debt reduction."Our firefighters and EMS personnel work hard every day to serve and protect our municipalities and most of our...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Dauphin County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 3

By Dauphin News | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dauphin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Gebhard Raises Concerns Over Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

By Dauphin News | Feb 7, 2024

HARRISBURG – Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) has voiced his concerns regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 state budget plan. Gebhard expressed his worry about the unsustainable and unrealistic nature of the budget, which calls for a more than 7% increase in overall state spending. He emphasized that such a level of new spending would require significant tax increases to balance future budgets.One of the primary concerns raised by Gebhard is the depletion of the state's budgetary reserves, including the Rainy Day Fund, over the next five years. He highlighted the...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Dauphin County in week ending Feb. 3

By Dauphin News | Feb 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dauphin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bartolotta Raises Concerns Over Massive Spending Increase in Shapiro’s Budget

By Dauphin News | Feb 6, 2024

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) has expressed concerns about the significant increase in state spending proposed by Gov. Josh Shapiro in the 2024-25 state budget. Bartolotta referred to the budget as an "extensive wish list" that would lead to unsustainable increases in spending. She also raised questions about how the governor intends to pay for these expenses beyond the legalization of adult-use cannabis.Shapiro's budget plan includes a 7.1% increase in overall state spending, which Bartolotta believes will make it challenging to balance future budgets and maintain the...