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Luzerne County in Pennsylvania extended voting hours by 90 minutes for a polling location in Laflin Borough that opened late. The court's decision allows the polls to close at 9:30 p.m. Similar issues were reported in Cambria County, where voting hours were also extended due to ballot scanning problems.
Syphilis cases are on the rise in Luzerne County, particularly among pregnant women, posing serious risks to both mothers and babies. The disease, which can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, and a range of severe health issues for babies. Health officials are concerned about the increasing numbers of syphilis cases and are prioritizing education and outreach to encourage testing and treatment, emphasizing that syphilis is treatable with antibiotics. The Wilkes-Barre Health Department is working to prevent further spread of the disease through free STI clinics and increased education efforts.
The Arena Bar and Grill in Luzerne County is temporarily closing after 20 years due to health reasons, according to the owners. They expressed gratitude to their customers for their support over the years.
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge in Luzerne County, which houses dozens of animals available for adoption, is temporarily closed due to a virus outbreak affecting about 25% of their 40 dogs. The virus is causing diarrhea and loss of appetite, and while it is not known exactly what it is, other shelters across the country are experiencing similar outbreaks. The shelter is unable to take in any strays or surrenders until further notice and is not accepting in-person donations. The shelter will re-open when there is a full week without dogs showing any new symptoms.