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News: Friday, Jan. 29

The late Cicely Tyson is pictured in this undated Twitter picture with former president Barack Obama. (Source: Cicely Tyson)

The late Cicely Tyson is pictured in this undated Twitter picture with former president Barack Obama. (Source: Cicely Tyson)
The late Cicely Tyson is pictured in this undated Twitter picture with former president Barack Obama. (Source: Cicely Tyson)

Headlines:

Frustration from county residents over plans for mass vaccination site: Some residents expressed doubt over the assurances made by Lancaster County commissioners during a media briefing Thursday. (Source: LNP)

State receives $340K grant for new suicide hotline: The new, national hotline will be activated in July 2022 under the number 988; replacing the current 1-800-273-TALK line. (Source: CBS 21)

Pa. House State Government Committee holds second election hearing: County officials hailed the upcoming replacement of the Department of State's antiquated elections software, and called for uniform training for county election directors. (Source: Morning Call)

National/world roundup: Johnson & Johnson introduces one-shot Covid-19 vaccine. (Source: AP) GameStop back on the rise after Wall Street hedge fund squeeze. (Source: Reuters) First all-private crew to visit International Space Station in 2022. (Source: UPI) Legendary actor Cicely Tyson dies at 96. (Source: NBC)