PITTSBURGH — The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center plans to cut pay for top executives and senior management by up to 25 percent as it looks for ways to save money.

UPMC's chief financial officer told staff in a memo Friday that its financial position is good, but that the health care industry isn't immune to the weak economy.

UPMC wants to reduce annual operating expenses of $7 billion by about 2 percent, or $150 million. A spokesman wouldn't say if more layoffs are expected, or be more specific about the pay cuts.

APOLLO — Some volunteer fire departments say Pennsylvania's smoking ban is hurting their bingo fundraisers and they want an exemption.Bill Walker of Apollo's department says about 80 people had attended bingo the week before the ban took effect. Attendance last week was 13 and seven the week before.Steve Callipare of the Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Dept. says if departments don't get an exemption, many will close.