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Oakland Cemetery Chapel restoration complete

The chapel that has existed on the Oakland Cemetery grounds since 1908 has withstood time and remains in remarkable condition thanks to its foundation as well as a recent restoration project. During a special open house, a ceremony was held to recognize donors, volunteers and contractors ...

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The WHS Class of 1959 will meet for lunch on Thursday at noon at the Eagles Club. Spouses and guests are always welcome.

Board to tackle back-to-school agenda

The Warren County School District Board of School Directors will meet at 6 p.m. today in the district's Central Office as members prepare for the start of the 2026-27 school year with an agenda focused on curriculum, school safety and operational business. Among the board’s first back-to-school items are approval of bus routes and drivers for the upcoming school year, as well as new a la carte cafeteria pricing. Curriculum proposals include revised K-5 STEM planned instruction that transitions the program to an in-house curriculum developed by district staff. According to the ...

Erie Zoo plans Senior Citizens Day

ERIE – The Erie Zoo’s Senior Citizens Day will be on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All Senior guests 62 and older and their grandchildren 18 and under will receive free admission to the Erie Zoo during that time. Along with free admission, seniors and their grandchildren will receive coupons for a free snack, drink, carousel ride, and 15% off in the gift shop valid only during the event. In addition to the freebies, senior guests can visit booths featuring local organizations around the zoo. Senior Citizens Day is sponsored by UPMC Health Plan, UPMC for Life, Northwest ...

Fetterman, McCormick push research into spotted lantern fly farm damage

U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are teaming up to introduce legislation they say will protect farms and strengthen the agricultural economy. The Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, introduced last week by both Pennsylvania senators along with U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, would designate the Spotted Lanternfly as a high-priority research initiative for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. “Spotted lanternflies have ravaged crops that are critical to Pennsylvania’s economy including grapevines, apples, ...