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Anti-grooming legislation being drafted in state House

A state lawmaker wants Pennsylvania to join the states with dedicated laws on the books to hold adults accountable when they exploit positions of authority and trust to groom minors in their care. Rep. Joe D’Orsie, R-Manchester, is drafting the legislation and asking fellow legislators for ...

Report: Pennsylvania families need $248,000 to live comfortably

Pennsylvania families need nearly $248,000 in annual income to live comfortably, according to a new report from SmartAsset. Using data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the organization compiled basic cost-of-living estimates for a single person and a family with two adults and two children. “Comfortable living” is defined by the 50/30/20 budget principle, which allocates half of a worker’s taxable income to “needs,” 30% to “wants,” and 20% to savings. A single adult needs $97,011 in 2025, while a family with two parents and two children needs $247,936. This figure ...

Art Trail ready for Labor Day ‘journey’

The Chautauqua–Lake Erie Art Trail returns Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore Chautauqua County while meeting artists in their studios, galleries and special hub locations. Marcia ...

Youngsville News

Please email community news to Colette Nelson at Colettenel.ypl@gmail.com by Wednesday of each week to be included in the Youngsville News section of the Saturday paper. Community News: Cub Scout Pack 30: Youngsville Cub Scout Pack 30 invites girls and boys in Kindergarten to fifth grade to our sign-up night of Cub Scout family fun on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church pavilion by the creek. Join us for campfire cooking, games, and various scouting activities. Meet our leaders, learn about the program and register your scout. Busy ...

‘First Fruits’ puts faith in togetherness

The new year was brought in by believers in the region through a time of praise, prayer and worship. REALIFE Church in Jamestown as well as multiple other churches in the Warren, Chautauqua and even the Erie County region participated in “First Fruits” and rotated as hosts on each of the ...

Club visits Sonshine Factory

Despite a steady downpour on Thursday, Aug. 20, members of the Warren Garden Club gathered at Wilds Sonshine Factory for a special tour celebrating one of the region’s most recognizable blooms — the sunflower. The garden club members braved the weather to learn more about the local ...