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County artist’s painting part of exhibit

Warren County artist Kimberly Mickelson-Slocum will exhibit her work in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Artists Association’s “Landscapes, Seascapes, and Cityscapes Show 2026” at the 1020 Collective, 1020 Holland St., Erie. The exhibition features work by juried artist members of the ...

Speeding found as ‘normal’ in AAA study

Three in 10 drivers agreed with the statement that most drivers think speeding is normal in a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS), highlighting how speeding has become normalized on today’s roads. While most drivers agreed that posted speed limits are appropriate, many also considered driving 10 mph over the limit acceptable, and nearly half believed keeping up with traffic is safer than obeying the posted limit. Those attitudes matter because speeding continues to have deadly consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, ...

State reaffirms commitment to Pennsylvanians with disabilities

The Shapiro Administration reaffirmed its commitment to ensure the choices and freedoms of Pennsylvanians with disabilities are protected so they can live, work, and participate fully in their chosen community in the wake of recent federal actions that threaten decades of progress. In 1999, the United States Supreme Court decided Olmstead v. L.C. – a case that questioned how states comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Olmstead decision affirmed that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is a form of discrimination under the ADA and that people ...

Briefs

Barnes picnic set The annual Barnes Picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 30 from noon until 2 p.m. at the Sheffield Lions Den. Enjoy food and fellowship with current and former residents and friends of Barnes. Please bring a dish to share. Meatballs, corn-on-the-cob, drinks and tableware will be provided. Walking tours planned JAMESTOWN — The Fenton History Center’s upcoming tour on Saturday at 10 a.m. is about Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys. Tucked away from view behind respectable facades, alleys were indispensable elements in American cities during the last half of the 19th ...

Honoring ‘commitment’

The Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit was brought to the Warren County Fair last week and served as a reminder of the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, honoring those who have served and currently serve, and teaching future generations why their ...

Community helps Eisenhower bring dream to D.C.

The Eisenhower Knights Marching Band is expressing its heartfelt gratitude to the organizations and individuals whose generous support is helping make the band’s dream of marching in Washington, D.C., for the Veterans Day Parade a reality. Scheduled for Nov. 7 and 8, the National ...