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Clients are “over the moon” with the friendly service offered at the Moonlight Salon. Jen Betts, owner of Moonlight Salon recently celebrated two years since its June 2024 opening. After working at typical salons over…

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Following are the results of the Stableford League at Jackson Valley Golf Course. Herb Johnson’s 13…

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Community picnic Saturday Elk Township Historical Society will host a community picnic on Saturday at 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Pavilion behind the Former Scandia School or inside the our Community Center, if rain. Barbecue hot dogs and tableware will be provided. Each family is asked to bring a generous…

Editor’s Note: Please email community news to Colette Nelson at Colettenel.ypl@gmail.com by Wednesday of each week…

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The Tidioute Public Library will be having a Dinosaur Stuffies program for kids on July 27…

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Outdoor Club To Hike Sunday In Irvine, Pa. On Sunday, July 19, members of the Allegheny…

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Our view: Rise rates keep shocking customers

Across Pennsylvania, rising rates for electricity are creating problems for numerous households. This week, the Altoona Mirror reported, a progressive new campaign, dubbed Building a Brighter PA, brought a call for protections to lower consumer electric bills while generating more power from renewable energy sources. "Electric generation rates have also increased between 18%-52%, depending…

THIS WEEK'S POLL QUESTION: Should students be restricted from using cell phones while at school?

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Search continues for unlawful immigrants who fled from Youngsville police

YOUNGSVILLE - Arrest warrants have been issued for two people from Georgia wanted after fleeing from a traffic stop Saturday at 9:30 p.m. on Route 6. Youngsville police officers pulled a vehicle over for an equipment violation involving a vehicle registered in the state of Ohio. The officer made contact with five people inside…

Obituaries

Patricia A. Hicks

Patricia Ann Hicks, 62, of Irvine, PA, passed away on Tuesday July 28, 2026, in her daughter’s home in Russell, PA, surrounded by her loving family, after an extended illness. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday July 31, 2026, at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. Graveside…

Letters To Editor

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, Whatever the future holds for skill games doesn’t change the current reality for Pennsylvania charities. As we watch the continued skill games debate in Pennsylvania, something must be made clear: whatever the future holds for skill games doesn’t change the current reality for charitable clubs. Our Moose lodges were already struggling, and…