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A resident in Vintondale, Cambria County, has been hospitalized after contracting West Nile virus, prompting local officials to deploy mosquito traps and advise residents to take precautions against bites.
Election Day in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, faced significant disruptions due to improperly printed ballots by William Penn Printing, which could not be scanned by voting machines. This forced officials to hand-count thousands of votes, delaying results in the critical swing state. To address the issue, new ballots were rushed from Pittsburgh, and polls were kept open an extra two hours. Despite the chaos, officials assured that all votes would be counted and remain secure. The incident highlights the importance of Pennsylvania's electoral votes in national elections.
Voting hours in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, were extended by two hours due to widespread ballot scanning issues, causing long lines and confusion. The problems, which also affected Bedford County, raised concerns about voter disenfranchisement in these heavily Republican areas. Local officials assured that all ballots would be counted, and a judge approved the extension, with ballots cast after 8 p.m. being provisional. The issues come amid heightened tensions in the swing state, crucial for the 2024 presidential election.