Over 100 million birds across the U.S. have been infected with avian influenza. That includes millions in central Pennsylvania, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts warn things could get worse before they get better,

The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports that the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area will be reopened to the public on March 8 following concerns of bird flu

In three years, since a highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) detection on Feb. 8, 2022, the United States has seen widespread effects across the poultry industry, with a staggering 166.07 million birds impacted nationwide, according to U.S ...

Avian influenza poses a low risk to humans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, but officials in Pennsylvania are not taking chances as cases appear in other states.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission, the agency that directly oversees the area, put visiting restrictions in place in February due to concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.

Beginning Saturday, March 8, visitors to the Pennsylvania Game Commission- Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area will have regular access to the property.

The Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is reopening to visitors this weekend. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, visitors will be able to access the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area starting Saturday,

Beginning Saturday, March 8, visitors to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area will have regular access to the property.

Visitors returned to parts of Middle Creek Wildlife Management area on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Access to parts of the wildlife preserve in northern Lancaster County were closed in early

The state Department of Agriculture shared new recommendations for poultry producers to limit the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The department’s recommendations focus on preventing

Farmers' needs and a love for agriculture have guided Stevens Feed Mill's growth in the last six years — they've quintupled in size.

So far in 2025, Ohio has had 69 commercial poultry flocks hit by HPAI, 45 of which have been in Mercer County. Other Ohio counties to have lost commercial poultry to HPAI in 2025 include Darke, Van Wert and Auglaize.