The shrinking number of large-animal veterinarians for food animals and equines remains a concern, said Dr. Amber Itle, the new Washington state veterinarian. “We certainly are experiencing a shortage ...

Mark John Itle, 81, of North East, PA, was born to eternal life on Friday October 3, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born April 25, 1944, in Munster Township, Pennsylvania, to the late ...

Nov. 3, 1973, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Cresson by Father Regis Myers. Mrs. Itle is the former Barbara Myers. The couple have three children: Stephanie Itle-Clark, married to Jason, of Bedford; ...

Policy sometimes is written without input from people with practical experience. That isn’t the case this go-round with highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Washington state veterinarian said a ...

CHEST SPRINGS — Once purchased by John Itle in 1842, Vale Wood Farms in Loretto is now operated by the fifth and sixth generations of the Itle family. Regarded as one of Cambria County’s oldest farm ...

The H5 avian influenza has proven highly contagious and deadly in birds. While the same effects haven’t yet been found in infected humans, health officials are closely monitoring the virus for ...

SEATTLE — Pet owners are growing increasingly concerned about reports of a mystery respiratory illness impacting dogs across the country. So, what's the status in Washington? There have been no ...