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To augment the ongoing individual site preparations and to bolster the governmental efforts to respond to the COVID 19 pandemic needs in our region, a group of senior physician leaders from our regional health systems and hospitals are meeting on a scheduled basis. This frequent communication in this rapidly evolving time allows the group to learn from each other, share important clinical and operational concerns, better address site or community needs, and ensure that knowledge is accurate and available. This effort underscores the dedication to our mission – serving those with needs, when they have those needs. Participating leaders include:…

In a press release made available this afternoon, the Borough of Ellwood City has announced free parking in designated metered areas amid the state issued two week shut down of non-essential business. Free parking is designated at all currently metered spaces located on Lawrence Avenue, Bell Avenue, Crescent Avenue, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, and the Beaver Avenue parking lot for a maximum of two (2) hours from now through April 1, 2020. Motorists exceeding the 2 hour time limit will be subject to a $5.00 fine if paid within 72 hours. Violators who fail to make payment within…

In an abundance of caution, the Borough of Ellwood City has decided to limit the access of all non-essential employees and visitors to all Borough-owned buildings. According to a release made available by the borough, this will take effect today, Thursday, March 12, 2020, through April 1, 2020, at which time the borough will reevaluate the situation in regards to the Coronavirus. The borough’s highest priority is keeping its workers and the general public safe. At this time no one has shown any signs or symptoms of the virus, but the borough is doing everything it can to limit the…