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Paving project to start on Route 62

Local News May 2, 2026

A $2.5 million resurfacing project that will give motorists a smoother ride on more than 4 miles of Route 62 in Limestone Township is scheduled to start Monday. The project includes milling, paving, base repairs, guide rail improvements, and drainage upgrades as needed from the intersection with Route 127 in Limestone Township to the Forest County line. Construction is expected to begin May 4, 2026, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed in July 2026. Drivers should be alert for traffic pattern shifts and lane restrictions with traffic controlled by flaggers. The ...

Masons aim to strengthen county presence

Local News May 2, 2026

Five years ago Brandon Chase was in a dark and lonely place, struggling to find a path forward, following the unexpected death of his best friend. "When I finally found the strength to emerge from that grief, I looked back at the examples of the men who shaped me, my grandfather, my ...

Volunteer activities benefit all of us

Community May 2, 2026

The good we bring into the world has ripple effects. Donating funds to a nonprofit organization goes a long way, but donating time is priceless. Audubon has a strong relationship with its volunteers, one that is unique and memorable. I have witnessed an immense community of volunteers that ...

'Pride and joy'

Local News May 1, 2026

A member of Troop 8 at First Presbyterian Church is giving the community a respectful way to retire worn American flags through a new Eagle Scout project. Cole English, a longtime Scout, has designed and built a series of flag retirement collection boxes that will be placed at locations ...

Russell student wins machine STEM challenge

Community May 1, 2026

Adalyn Martin, an elementary student from Russell, was named the winner for Pennsylvania-based Reach Cyber Charter School’s 2026 Winter STEM Challenge in the 3-5 Digital Machines category. Reach Cyber Charter School integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning into all aspects of its curriculum for students across Pennsylvania – inside virtual classrooms, on field trips, during after school activities, and even during winter break. Its annual Winter STEM Challenge allow students to put their skills and creativity to the test in the spirit of ...

Warren man files motions for release

Local News May 1, 2026

A Warren man who faces 22 felony charges after allegedly having sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl is fighting to be released from jail while he awaits disposition of his case. . Trevor Lester was jailed on $75,000 bail in September after a preliminary arraignment in front of Magisterial District Judge Raymond Zydonik after being charged with four counts of first-degree rape of a child, four counts of first-degree statutory sexual assault – 11 years or older, three counts of first-degree involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, three counts of second-degree felony ...