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Stage is set

Once a passion for something is found, the strive to make it your life’s work becomes a story for the ages. That is exactly how Logan Johnson, a 2022 Warren High School graduate, has been spending his time for the past four years at Point Park University, where he realized that he began ...

County school board finalizing budget

As the school year comes to a close, the Warren County School District’s proposed budget is finalizing upon the approval of the school board. The regular school board meeting will be held at the Central Office building in Russell tonight at 6 p.m. A Budget Summary of Programs for the 2026-2027 school year will be presented as well as an adoption for the resolution calling for increased state funding to be submitted to the Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA). In order to continue the state’s commitment to adequate funding; the district is urging the General Assembly ...

22nd Reservoir Cleanup Day flows Saturday

Community members are invited to help protect local waterways during the 22nd Annual Allegheny Reservoir Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday. Hosted by the Allegheny National Forest in partnership with local groups, the annual event focuses on removing trash and debris from the Allegheny Reservoir watershed. Participants will meet at Highbanks Campground, 1370 West Bank Perimeter Road, Steamburg, NY, at 8 a.m. before heading out to assigned cleanup locations. Since its launch in 2005, the effort has made a significant environmental impact. Volunteers have removed more than 500 cubic ...

Lawmaker eyes deer baiting exceptions

A state lawmaker wants to allow the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow special exceptions for hunters to use bait while deer hunting. State law currently bans use of baiting materials such as salt, bait, food, or any artificial means by which Pennsylvania hunters attract, or lure game ...

Author releases ‘Tangled Vines’ novel

Chautauqua County author Catherine D’Agostino announces the release of her new novel, “Tangled Vines,” a gripping mystery set on Keuka Lake in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country. The story blends family tragedy, long-buried secrets, and a desperate quest to uncover the truth. “I like putting readers on the edge of their seats on page one,” she said. “Those are the types of novels I enjoy reading, so I gave my readers a shocking first page and short, fast-paced chapters to keep the action moving.” The story follows the disappearance of Zoey Scargrove, a ...

State issues call for submissions for Older Artists of PA Showcase

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts announced that the call for art is now open for the second annual Older Artists of PA Showcase. Submissions from Pennsylvanians aged 60 and older are being accepted through May 24. The Older Artists of PA Showcase will feature selected works from across the Commonwealth, on display in the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol during the month of August. Up to 30 pieces will be selected by jurors from across the Commonwealth. “Older artists bring unique perspectives shaped by life ...