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Local league keeps focus on voting rights

Local News August 4, 2026

“Unite and Rise 8.5” campaign (million people) is the National League of Women Voters (LWV) theme in 2026. Saturday, Aug 8 is set to mark the legacy and honor of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the ongoing work required to protect and expand access to the ballot. PA League of Women Voters Executive Director Amy Widestrom says, “America turns 250 years to extend the promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The 19th amendment secured women’s right to vote in 1920, and this was a victory that changed the shape of American democracy forever. But the rights are not ...

Commissioners approve youth services agreements, documents

Local News August 4, 2026

County commissioners approved several Child and Youth Services (CYS) requests during last month’s meeting, including contracts with service providers, a state data-sharing agreement and the department's annual needs-based planning narrative. Commissioners approved a list of potential contracted providers for the 2026-27 fiscal year, covering the period through June 30, 2027. CYS officials said the list includes 35 contracts, with 23 providers offering placement services and 12 providing individual services. The list includes several additions that were approved throughout the past ...

Historical Society open, notes talk on butterflies Saturday

Local News August 4, 2026

Elk Township Historical Society will open their museum and restored 1800s classroom to the public on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Located in the former Scandia School, at the four corners in Scandia, PA, the building is easily located. Our historical records of early families, Elk Township ...

Pennsylvania hunters donated deer in record numbers

Local News August 3, 2026

Pennsylvania hunters have once again demonstrated their unmatched generosity by setting another record for venison donations through Hunters Sharing the Harvest (HSH). During the 2025-26 hunting seasons, hunters donated 294,844 pounds of venison from 8,382 deer harvested across the Commonwealth, making Pennsylvania the nation's leading venison donation state for yet another year. The year's donation total equates to approximately 1.2 million servings of lean, nutritious venison distributed to food-insecure individuals and families throughout Pennsylvania. "Each year, Pennsylvania ...

CASA launches free haircut program

Local News August 3, 2026

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Warren County is expanding its efforts to support children and families while renewing a call for volunteers to help meet growing community needs. CASA Executive Director Kelsey Howard discussed a new community partnership that provides free haircuts for children in need, regardless of whether they are served by CASA. The program, created in partnership with local barber Chris Holtby at Perfect Image Salon, is designed to remove a common financial burden for struggling families while protecting the privacy of CASA clients. Rather than ...

Boards, commissions receive Sunshine Act refresher in city

Local News August 3, 2026

The Parks, Recreation and Landscaping Commission received a refresher on Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act during its regular meeting, part of a citywide effort to reinforce open meeting requirements following concerns raised about the handling of a recent Redevelopment Authority meeting. During the commission's meeting, City Solicitor Andrea Stapleford presented an overview of the Sunshine Act, explaining the law's purpose of ensuring transparency in government and outlining the responsibilities of public boards and commissions. The training follows criticism surrounding the Redevelopment ...