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Federal races drive 2024 campaign dollars

The race to represent you at the state and federal levels is pretty expensive - though not so much at the local level. State and federal campaign finance data reviewed this week by the Times Observer shows the 65th state House of Representatives election between incumbent Kathy Rapp and ...

Youngsville man charged after $20 theft

YOUNGSVILLE - A Youngsville man didn’t get much more than charges after allegedly trying to break into two houses Oct. 17. Donald K. Messenheimer, 65, of Youngsville was charged Tuesday with burglary - overnight accommodation, no person present, a class 1 felony, criminal trespassing - ...

Ping! Harris and Trump are blowing up your phones

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the millions of Americans on the radar of the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns and those of their allies, the apocalypse is only a text message away. The very future of the republic is at stake, some of the texts say and many others imply. But you — yes, YOU, ...

Girl Scouts tour Youngsville Police Department

By THE TIMES OBSERVER STAFF editorial@timesobserver.com YOUNGSVILLE - Members of Youngsville Area Girl Scouts Troop 46834 recently visited the Youngsville Police Department for a talk on leadership, police work and public safety. The group took part in a question-and-answer session with ...

Unique treats

Michele Streich has been making chocolate for 40 years. Earlier this year, she received an email asking if she would be interested in submitting samples to a business that partners with artisans throughout the country. Streich sent samples of her beautifully decorated chocolate-covered ...