Crews with the U.S. Forest Service began a planned prescribed fire Thursday in the Allegheny National Forest, marking the start of a two-day operation aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health. The controlled burn is taking place in approximately 2,044 acres of the Tracy ...
A group of pre-kindergarten students got their hands dirty this week while learning about trees and conservation, as the city of Warren kicked off its Arbor Day activities at Crescent Park. City arborist Joe Reinke welcomed students from Jefferson DeFrees Family Center on Tuesday, guiding ...
TIDIOUTE --- The state Transportation Department will host a public meeting May 12 to discuss the Tidioute Truss Bridge Preservation Project. The state is proposing to rehabilitate the bridge that carries Route 127 (Buckingham Street) over the Allegheny River in Tidioute Borough and Limestone ...
City Council issued two proclamations to commemorate Founders Day and raise awareness for child abuse prevention during Monday night’s meeting. Mayor David Wortman declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Warren, emphasizing the community’s role in protecting children and ...
Legislation is being drafted in the state Senate that would require EMS personnel to undergo training to interact with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Sen. Lynda Culver, R-Shamokin Dam, is circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation that is ...
The Allegheny National Forest’s planned prescribed fire is scheduled to begin today, pending all required approvals. Forest officials expect the work to continue for one to two days as weather conditions allow. “We use prescribed fire to reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect ...