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Ticking upward

As temperatures rise and more people head outdoors, experts say tick season is already underway across Pennsylvania, a state that consistently ranks among the highest in the nation for Lyme disease cases. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Pennsylvania is, indeed, a Lyme disease ...

Community calendar

C-M band concert Canon-McMillan High School Big Mac Band will present Pan-Demonium, a concert featuring internationally recognized steel pannist Tracy Thornon, creator of Pan Rocks, on Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m., at Canon-McMillan High School. The Canon-McMillan High School Pan & ...

Hits and Misses

Miss: There has been no shortage of news stories warning of ticks and the dangers they pose to both humans and their four-legged companions. No one is immune to the unwanted stowaways that latch on during a long hike through the woods or a quick stroll through the back yard. All it takes is ...

EDITORIAL: Don’t get ‘tick’ed off

Sunshine and warmer temperatures mean more time outside, but a pest about the size of a sesame seed can bring a halt to the summer fun and have a potentially lifelong impact. Lyme disease, transmitted by a tiny deer tick, can affect both humans and their furry friends. While ticks can ...

Department of Health launches online tool for tracking tick-borne diseases

With the weather heating up people are going to be spending much more time outdoors, and reports of illnesses such as Lyme disease are expected to “tick” up. To help people stay healthy, this week the Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a tool on its website for tracking cases of ...