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Progress Made: North Country Trail Association recaps 2025 projects

The Allegheny National Forest Chapter of the North Country Trail Association have donated nearly 6,000 hours of time improving the trail this year. Volunteers accomplished much and worked hard this past year on the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST). One of two significant ...

Where the blame will fall if ACA subsidies expire, according to a new poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifty-two-year-old Dinam Bigny sank into debt and had to get a roommate this year, in part because of health insurance premiums that cost him nearly $900 per month. Next year, those monthly fees will rise by $200 — a significant enough increase that the program manager ...

Lawmaker proposes Guardian Caps for high school football players

A state lawmaker wants to require the use of soft-shell covers over football helmets for high school football players in Pennsylvania. Rep. Sean Dougherty, D-Philadelphia, recently issued a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation he is drafting that would essentially require the use of ...

Audit finds noncompliance with Russell VFRA

A state audit of the Russell Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association has found the association didn’t comply with a prior audit’s recommendations. The audit by Auditor General Tim DeFoor’s audit found the Russell Volunteer Fire Association did not comply with a prior audit ...

Free books available at Christmas walk

The tradition of having a free book give-away at the Christmas Walk continues made possible by a donation in honor of Otis and George Francis Conquer by their grandparents. "We are thrilled these grandparents have stepped up again to help local children have a brighter and more fun ...

Warren County Conservation District lists photo contest winners

There were 39 entries in the sixth Warren County Conservation District Photo Contest. A few members from the Warren Camera Club judged the entries on Oct. 1. They received 33 votes for the People’s Choice contest which was held from Sept. 17 to 30. The first-place winners, Best of Show and ...