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Woodland stewardship course to be offered by Extension

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension will offer “Woodland Stewardship: Guided Engagement with Your Land,” an online course designed to teach participants about forests and how to take care of them. In Pennsylvania, private forest landowners own 11.5 million acres, almost 70% of the forests. Research indicates that most woodland owners in Pennsylvania genuinely aim to manage their land responsibly. However, they see their main obstacle as a lack of knowledge and information, according to organizers. The course will open Sept. 16, with five live discussions occurring ...

School board taking steps toward cell policy

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The Warren County School District is moving forward with a closer review of a proposed student cell phone policy, but board members said Monday night they want more details about how the policy would be enforced before considering a formal vote. The policy was presented during the Committee of the Whole meeting on July 27 as a starting point for further discussion, with a goal of developing a policy that reduces distractions and improves face-to-face interaction while giving schools clear and consistent procedures for enforcing the rules. Superintendent Gary Weber told the board he ...

Wreaths Across America’s mobile exhibit makes stop

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Our nation’s freedom stands strong after 250 years because of the enduring sacrifices made by our military service members, making it vital to honor them to preserve American liberty. The location coordinators from Wreaths Across America representing Warren County have partnered with the ...

Lawmaker introduces animal hoarding proposal

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A state lawmaker wants to create a new offense of animal hoarding in state law. Rep. Eddie Pashinski, D-Wilkes Barre, has introduced legislation (House Bill 2279) prompted by incidents of animal hoarding that Pashinski said include hundreds of dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals have ...

Top TANGO finishers

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Friday’s Kinzua Country TANGO Race first-place overall team, from left to right: Nate Blick. Nate Walters, Jennifer Koppenhafer, Joe Reinke, Ben Reinke and Jameson Curtis.

Former Sheffield man sentenced to additional prison time

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A former Sheffield resident will serve additional prison time after violating terms of his post-release supervision under the state’s sex offender registration laws. John R. Castor, 36, has been sentenced to an additional eight months to two years in state prison after pleading guilty in June to one count of third-degree felony failure to verify address/be photographed. Castor was sentenced recently by President Judge Gregory Hammond in the Court of Common Pleas. Castor was charged in March after starting a new job but not updating his employment status with Megan’s Law. According ...