On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off, even as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a tailing number of deaths by overdose represents... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 02:51
Covid and opioids make ‘a great storm of the worst possible things’ Covid has amplified the already aggravated, ongoing opioid crisis. During the first pandemic year, 2020, the tristate area... Local News 25 Jan 2022 | 06:47
Pennsylvania to get $53 million in opioid treatment drug settlement (AP) Pennsylvania is in line to receive more than $53 million as part of a nationwide settlement with a British company that... Police & Fire 28 Oct 2019 | 01:20
Learn about prevention on Overdose Awareness Day Overdoses do not discriminate. It could be a loved one, a friend, a colleague, or neighbor. This year, in recognition of... Local News 23 Aug 2019 | 02:20
