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Students learn, police are — literally — ‘here to help them’

A group of Warren Area Elementary Center students has something to look forward to when school reopens. Megan Leach’s class talks about community helpers each week during Zoom meetings. “This week, they discussed community helpers who keep us safe,” Leach said. They couldn’t get ...

A parade for teachers

During a normal teacher appreciation week, the people appreciating the teachers would be around them all week. It wasn’t that simple at St. Joseph Catholic School this year. On Friday, the entire staff was told to be at school at 5:15 p.m. They weren’t told why. When some asked ...

Ask the WGH medical team

The Times Observer asked the Warren General Hospital medical team to help us get information out to our readers through the COVID-19 FAQ-3. Weekly, we will pose our questions, and your questions, to the experts. If you would like the Times Observer to submit a question to the WGH medical ...

Warren County Conservation District and its role in ‘wise land use’

This is Conservation District Week. The Times Observer will be publishing a series of articles on the history of Conservation Districts and how they work today; the effect of Conservation Districts on agriculture; their role in dirt and gravel road projects, stream stabilization projects, and the benefits of having project permits done locally; as well as education efforts and outdoor recreation opportunities with the Warren County Conservation District at the Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area. The Warren County Conservation District is a local conservation organization formed ...

Helping people understand, appreciate the environment

The Warren County Conservation District’s Environmental Education program is a constantly growing curriculum aimed at helping people understand and appreciate Warren County’s natural environment and natural resources. The District provides hands-on educational programs used to reach youth, plus public programs, demonstrations, and workshops for the adult community. If you need specific information, require a presentation, or just want to learn more about natural resources, the Conservation District is ready to assist you. District staff can coordinate presentations, conduct field ...