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AOC to ride The Allegheny Outdoor Club on Sunday, Aug. 1, will ride bikes from Rouseville to Franklin. The group will leave from Betts Park at 1:30 p.m. or participants can meet at the McClintock Well trailhead in Rouseville at 2:30 p.m. Earl Ross will lead the ride and can be reached at (814) 706-1198 with any questions. Reunion set The 110th Wenzel Reunion will be held on Saturday, July 31 at 1 p.m. at Werner Park in Russell. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service.

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Reunion scheduled A reunion has been scheduled for all former Struthers Wells employees and their families. The event is set for Sat., Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Starbrick VFD. Cost will be $15.90 per person which includes food as well as the cost of the hall rental. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos as well as their stories and are asked to RSVP via phone or text to Lisa Hoag Card at (814) 688-8230 no later than August 15. Organizers emphasize that spouses and children of deceased former employees are also encouraged to attend. Lane closure announced The Forest Service has ...

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The Akeley United Methodist Church will be holding an ice cream social on Saturday, July 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. rain or shine. Hamburers, hot dogs, baked beans, salad and ice cream with toppings will be offered. Cost is by donation with donations to benefit the progams of the church.

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Scholarships awarded to area students Every Year, the Warren General Hospital Auxiliary Board awards scholarships to area students enrolled in a health care field. Thanks to community support of the WGH Auxiliary’s fundraisers such as the Christmas Basket Raffle, the Gala and other other hospital lobby sales, the WGH Auxiliary is able to award five student scholarships in 2021. Students receiving scholarships and their universities or technical school are Lindsey Goldthwaite, Great Lakes Institute of Technology, ultrasound; Sierra Darts, Jamestown Community College, nursing; Heather ...

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Church to chicken and biscuits dinner The Russell United Methodist Church will host a drive-through chicken and biscuits dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13. A $10 donation will support the Cozy Quilt Ministry. Patients undergoing chemotherapy are given a homemade quilt, a carrying bag, a card, a book, and prayers for comfort during this difficult time in their recovery. Craft fair is Sat. The Warrren YMCA will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. There will be more than 35 vendors. The cost is $2 at the door. There will also be Bounce and Roll and a bounce ...

Red Cross to hold blood drive

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at the Hampton Inn, 3291 Market St. Ext., Warren. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain ...