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Fall fungus on display at Audubon

Mushrooms are interesting. At a glance, fungi may look similar to plants, but they are their own separate kingdom, neither plant nor animal. Fungi actually share more things in common with animals, both in the chemical materials that cells are made of but also because fungi eat rather than ...

Rouse Home named to Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes list

Rouse Warren County Home has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027, a national ranking recognizing nursing homes across the United States for performance in areas including quality of care, clinical services, quality measures and overall performance. Rouse is among 1,325 nursing homes nationwide recognized in the eighth edition of the annual ranking, which was created by Newsweek in partnership with Statista. This year’s ranking is the first to evaluate nursing homes in every state and the District of Columbia. Pennsylvania had 77 nursing homes recognized ...

State jobless rate reaches lowest level in three years

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for September on Friday. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 3.6 percent in September, the lowest rate in three years and only one-tenth above the record low set in summer 2023 just five months after Governor Josh Shapiro took office. The PA rate was six-tenths of a percentage point below the U.S. unemployment rate, which was up one-tenth from August to 4.2 percent. The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate has declined by ...

Another strong showing

The Eisenhower Knights Marching Band was awarded first place in Group 2A with a score of 83.03 at the Tournament of Bands Competition hosted by Tyrone Marching band on Oct. 10. With this score, the Knights are currently ranked sixth amongst 46 bands in group 2A in the nine state membership of ...

Local official honored for homelessness prevention

For nearly a decade, Melanie Swab has served at the Warren Forest Economic Opportunity Council, helping people experiencing homelessness overcome barriers and move toward lasting stability. She works tirelessly to connect individuals with safe housing, essential services, and community ...

Youngsville mayor calls for unity, support for school

YOUNGSVILLE – Youngsville Borough Mayor Catrina Leamon used her report at last week’s Borough Council meeting to encourage residents to support one another, embrace new community traditions and focus on the future following the closure of Youngsville High School. In an emotional and passionate address, Leamon thanked residents for the everyday acts of kindness that help make Youngsville a welcoming place to live. She also praised community members who helped decorate the borough for fall and organize homecoming festivities that brought students and families together. “Thank you ...