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Improvements to begin at Point Park

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The City Parks, Recreation and Landscape Commission met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday morning. City Arborist Joe Reinke reported significant progress on spring landscaping work, including the planting of 30 trees along streets and in parks. Trees damaged during recent storms at Betts and Crescent parks have already been replaced, helping restore affected areas. Reinke added that despite recent cold weather, vegetation across the city appears largely unaffected. With warmer temperatures approaching, he said residents can expect a rapid transition to full spring foliage in the ...

‘Impressive’ results

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Students from across the Warren County School District recently showcased their creativity and problem-solving skills at the STEM Design Challenge held at the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 in Edinboro. The competition, which brought together teams from multiple regional schools, ...

Pennsylvania jobless rate remains 4.2%

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The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its preliminary employment situation report for March. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 4.2 percent in March. The rate was one-tenth of a percentage point below the U.S. unemployment rate, which fell one-tenth of a point from February to 4.3 percent. The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate matched its March 2025 level of 4.2 percent, while the U.S. rate was up one-tenth from last March. Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force — the estimated number of residents working or looking for work — was ...

Youngsville Life

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Youngsville Life: Church to host benefit Please email community news to Colette Nelson at Colettenel.ypl@gmail.com by Wednesday of each week to be included in the Youngsville News section of the Saturday paper. Hessel Valley Lutheran Church will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. or until sold out to benefit Alisa Clever and her family. Dinners are drive-through, pick-up only and will be served from the bottom of the driveway. Cost is by donation and all of the proceeds go to the family. A little about Alisa in her own words: “Hi my name ...

Visitors Bureau promotes summer events

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Spring is in the air and summertime is being forecasted with having a super high level of anticipation for upcoming summer events. Organizers from community events gathered at the Warren County Visitors Bureau recently for the annual planning event to discuss and promote upcoming events. ...

Paving project to start on Route 62

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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 ...