Widdop to light Dragons’ attacking fire

CAPTAIN Gareth Widdop has declared he will take control of a Dragons attacking overhaul, as coach Paul McGregor considers the halfback options in the pre-season. The St George Illawarra squad kicked off 2017 with a ball work session on Monday, after a torturous three-day camp last week.

Taiwan reports second H5N2 avian flu case in 2017

The H5N2 avian flu virus was confirmed at the farm, where 2,672 chicken had been slaughtered to prevent further infection, according to the island’s animal and plant health inspection authority. The farm owner was given a fine of 50,000 New Taiwan dollars for failing to report unusual deaths of chicken in a timely manner, the authority said.

LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Suns 120-116

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New hope in pancreatic cancer fight

Perth researchers are to test whether medical cannabis can pave a breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal diseases on the planet. File image PERTH researchers are to test whether medical cannabis can pave a breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal diseases on the planet.

PEERs program aims to empower nursing home residents

It’s the first Thursday of the month at ManorCare Health Services-Greentree, a day always welcomed by Becky Napierski, a longtime nursing home resident. It’s the morning the Allegheny County Library Association bookmobile arrives with carts of new books, DVDs and other materials.

People on the Move: 1/9/2017

Burns White LLC hired Nicholas D. Cooper , energy group – focuses his practice on due diligence review, title curative measures, certified title opinions, and landowner disputes and other land-related litigation; Jessica M. Jurasko , health care and long-term care – focuses her practice in the areas of medical malpractice, health care, employment and general liability litigation; Tara Param , health care and long-term care – defends nursing homes, hospitals, physicians and other health care providers in medical malpractice and nursing home litigation; and Bridget L. Smith , medicare compliance – concentrates her practice in Medicare compliance issues that arise in workers’ compensation and general liability settlements.

Maumee Schools may get drug tests pending vote

The Maumee school board is expected to vote today on a policy that would subject many students to random drug testing beginning next school year. Students in grades seven through 12 who participate in athletics, extracurricular, or co-curricular activities would fall under the policy, as would high school students who request a parking pass.

Maumee Schools may get drug tests

The Maumee school board is expected to vote today on a policy that would subject many students to random drug testing beginning next school year. Students in grades seven through 12 who participate in athletics, extracurricular, or co-curricular activities would fall under the policy, as would high school students who request a parking pass.

Arbitration battle continues: CMS files appeal against injunction

With the days of the Obama administration rapidly waning, federal health officials made one last attempt to hold up a ban on nursing homes pre-dispute arbitration agreements. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services filed a notice Thursday to appeal a judge’s decision that allowed arbitration agreements to stay in place.