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Woodland stewardship course to be offered by Extension

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 ...

Proposed bike law aims for cycle of consistency

Republican Senator Jarrett Coleman is the prime sponsor of a proposal that would make stop signs and red lights function as yields for all Pennsylvania cyclists. This, after current research has found forcing cyclists to stop at intersections often creates unnecessary and dangerous situations for both cyclists and motorists. Pennsylvania law treats pedal bikes the same as vehicles. This means that a biker must come to a full and complete stop at a stop sign or red light regardless if there is any traffic for which to stop. This also means that not stopping, even if waved off by a ...

Langworthy introduces hydropower legislation

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-23, and Rep. Kim Schrier, D-08, recently introduced the Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal permitting process for hydropower projects by eliminating unnecessary regulatory burdens, streamlining approvals for routine maintenance, and supporting the next generation of American water energy technologies. Hydropower is America's oldest source of renewable electricity and remains a critical component of the nation's energy portfolio, providing reliable, affordable electricity while ...

Annual showcase

PITTSFIELD — The Warren County Fair began Monday with a wet and muddy start, but the rain didn't keep fairgoers away for long. By noon, skies had cleared, the grounds were filling with visitors and young exhibitors were hard at work settling their animals into place for the week ahead. For ...

Wreaths Across America’s mobile exhibit makes stop

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 ...

Former Sheffield man sentenced to additional prison time

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 ...