PCOM Names Carol L. Henwood, DO as 2021 Snyder Medal Recipient Dr. Carol Henwood, whose family medical practice is located in Royersford, has been named the recipient of the 2021 O.J. Snyder Memorial Medal. It recognizes leadership and service to the osteopathic profession and to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. (PCOM

Gilbertsville native debuts in women’s gymnastics meet The University of Denver women’s gymnastics team earned a 196.600 in Saturday’s meet to defeat opponent Iowa State, recording the second-highest opening score in Denver history. Freshman Jessica Hutchinson of Gilbertsville made her college debut in the competition.

Pennsylvania gambling revenue fell by more than 20% in 2020 Beset by state-ordered closures during the pandemic, casinos and other gambling operators in Pennsylvania reported a drop in 2020 revenues of more than one-fifth the previous year, even as their take from online gambling and sports betting skyrocketed. (Associated Press)

Spring-Ford to Return to In-Person Classes Feb. 4 For families who want it, Spring-Ford's upper grades will return to in-person education four days a week starting Feb. 4, its school board unanimously agreed Tuesday during a special meeting. (Digital Notebook)

Pa. Expands Vaccine to Residents 65 and Older, and Those with High-Risk Conditions Pennsylvania health officials announced Tuesday that anyone 65 and older or in high-risk health categories is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following similar moves in states like New Jersey. (NBC10-TV)

Montco officials hope virtual town hall will tackle vaccine hesitancy in Black communities The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners is teaming up with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to host a virtual town hall Thursday to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Black communities. (KYW NewsRadio)

Montgomery County records 1,278 new positive coronavirus cases, no deaths, over 4-day period Montgomery County officials reported that more than 1,200 county residents tested positive for the coronavirus during the latest four-day period ending Tuesday. (Montgomery Media)