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St. Joseph’s students help House of Hope shoe collection fundraiser

Saint Joseph Catholic School recently helped the House of Hope in meeting a goal for their ongoing shoe collection fundraiser. David Dean, teacher at St Joseph Catholic School, said one of the missions of the school is a focus on how to love its neighbors. Dean and Principal Kathleen Haslett ...

USDA revise oil, gas approval process on National Forest Land

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has finalized its regulations governing oil and gas development on National Forest System lands. Officials say this will modernize the process while maintaining environmental protections. The changes were announced on January 27 by the ...

Bill requiring cursive teaching sent to governor

Legislation that would require state schools to teach cursive handwriting has been sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro for approval. The state House of Representatives approved House Bill 17 in a 195-8 vote in June 2025. Rep. Kathy Rapp, R-Warren, had signed on as a co-sponsor of the bill, with ...

Teen’s recovery inspires community blood drive

YOUNGSVILLE — A community blood drive, scheduled for Friday at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church, is bringing attention to the life-saving impact of blood donation, inspired by the recovery of a local teenager after a winter accident. Seventeen-year-old Avery Dalrymple was seriously ...

Comments being accepted on upcoming bridge projects

Plans for a project to repair and fortify more than two dozen bridges in the northwest region against the possible effects of future flooding remain available for the public to view and provide comment through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) website. The project ...

Local artist unveils patriotic ice sculptures at local VFW posts

BEMUS POINT - Local artist, arborist and ice sculptor Vince Liuzzo is at it again with new icy creations in Bemus Point and Mayville. For several years, Liuzzo has created numerous ice sculptures for Andriaccio's Restaurant. Most of his creations have focused on the Buffalo Bills football ...