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Ammunition limits bills signed into N.Y. law

A pair of firearm-related bills have been signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in recent days. Francesco's Law (A.1962/S.6233) was signed into law Wednesday by Hochul. The Assembly passed Francesco's Law in 2025, but the bill died in the state Senate. The Assembly passed the 2026 version ...

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Allegheny Outdoor Club To Hold Weekend Hikes, Rides On Saturday, Oct. 24, members of the Allegheny Outdoor Club will ride bikes or hike at Goddard State Park, 684 Lake Wilhelm Road, Sandy Lake. Those attending can meet at the Youngsville Car Wash at 10 a.m. or noon at the marina at the park. Pat Spicer is the organizer of this activity. On Sunday, Oct. 25, the club will hike at Tionesta Dam. The group will meet at 2 p.m. at the dam off Route 36. After crossing the dam, the group will be in the parking lot at the right. The hike will be a loop of 4 miles with some hills to the scenic ...

Hospice receives September contributions

Hospice of Warren County received contributions during the month of September 2026. They include contributions in memory of John Colvin, Sandra Lee, Dennis L. Bonace, Kathy Zigler, John V. Patrick, Sir Watini, Suntok Waite, Elwood “Corky” Reynolds, Judith Fry, Daye Obunge, Jack Frank, Dennis Lore, David Yeskey, Janet Perryman, Marjorie Raines, John Mangus, Donna Smith, Mary Lou Zock, Daniel Howe, Edward and Pauline (Cable) Gern. Contributions were received from: Community Foundation, Dennis Bonavita, Tony and Judy Cerra, Greg and Pam (Bonace) Lyle, Cochran and Zandi Lumber LLC, ...

E-scooter regulations pass state House

Legislation that would establish the state’s first legal framework for electric scooters has passed the state House of Representatives by a vote of 176-27. House Bill 1633, sponsored by Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-Bellevue, passed the House by a 176-27 vote with Rep. Kathy Rapp, R-Warren, among ...

Disabled see rise in employment, wages in state

As Pennsylvania recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) is celebrating significant progress in helping Pennsylvanians secure meaningful employment through its Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). From program year 2022 to program year 2024, the number of OVR customers who secured employment increased by 13 percent, while their average hourly wages grew by 11 percent, reflecting continued progress in expanding career opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the ...