Jill Biden sees teachable moment in the depths of a pandemic

WATERFORD, Pa. (AP) — Jill Biden sees a teachable moment in the depths of

Community briefs for Nov. 20

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Ephrata Schools bond: Parkway Intermediate

EPHRATA — Parkway Intermediate School is one of the campuses the Ephrata School District is looking to replace with a proposed $75 million, 25-year school construction bond. The bond measure is set to appear on the Feb. 10, 2026, ballot, and will fund not only a replacement of Parkway but also Grant Elementary’s replacement and improvements at Ephrata High School.

Titans off to 2-0 start thanks to late game-winning drives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Another week, another game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. The Tennessee Titans are making a habit of scoring late to pull off a win.

Embed-Virus-Outbreak-Public Health-Expenditures, ADVISORY

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-EXPENDITURES PER CAPITA — Map. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a map plotting annual public health expenditures per resident by state agencies. This map is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Sources: State Health Expenditure Dataset, U.S. Census Bureau.

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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-FUNDS SHORTFALLS — Chart. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a chart showing the shortfall in funding since 2012 for the Federal Prevention and Public Health Fund. This Chart is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Source: Trust for America’s Health.

Embed-Virus-Outbreak-Public Health-Police Health, ADVISORY

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-POLICE HEALTH SPENDING — Map. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a county map showing that most local governments spend more on policing than nonhospital health care. This Map is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Source: State Health Expenditure Dataset project analysis of “Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances” 2017 data.

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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-SHRINKING WORKFORCE — Chart. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a chart showing a decreasing trend in the annual number of full-time equivalent employees at local and state health departments. This chart is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Sources: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials.

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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-STATE LOCAL SPENDING — Chart. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a chart revealing the share of state and local government money going toward nonhospital health expenditures. This chart is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Source: U.S. Census Bureau “Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances,” 2017.

Embed-Virus-Outbreak-Public Health-Expenditures, ADVISORY

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-EXPENDITURES PER CAPITA — Map. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a map plotting annual public health expenditures per resident by state agencies. This map is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Sources: State Health Expenditure Dataset, U.S. Census Bureau.

Embed-Virus-Outbreak-Public Health-Funds Shortfalls ADVISORY

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-FUNDS SHORTFALLS — Chart. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a chart showing the shortfall in funding since 2012 for the Federal Prevention and Public Health Fund. This Chart is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Source: Trust for America’s Health.

Embed-Virus-Outbreak-Public Health-Police Health, ADVISORY

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-POLICE HEALTH SPENDING — Map. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a county map showing that most local governments spend more on policing than nonhospital health care. This Map is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Source: State Health Expenditure Dataset project analysis of “Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances” 2017 data.

Embed-Virus-Outbreak-Public Health-Workforce, ADVISORY

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-SHRINKING WORKFORCE — Chart. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a chart showing a decreasing trend in the annual number of full-time equivalent employees at local and state health departments. This chart is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Sources: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials.

Embed-Virus-Outbreak-Public Health-State Spending, ADVISORY

VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-STATE LOCAL SPENDING — Chart. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over the past decade and jobs have been slashed, leaving the nation unprepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The following digital embed is a chart revealing the share of state and local government money going toward nonhospital health expenditures. This chart is current as of June 26, 2020 and will not update. Source: U.S. Census Bureau “Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances,” 2017.

Germany extends virus lockdown till mid-April as cases rise

BERLIN (AP) — Germany extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

Germany extends virus lockdown till mid-April as cases rise

BERLIN (AP) — Germany extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

Germany extends virus lockdown till mid-April as cases rise

BERLIN (AP) — Germany extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

IFG to stock area waterways

Nearly 15,000 rainbow trout will be stocked in the region this month

It's time to grab your fishing gear and enjoy the last days of summer while you can.