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Allegheny Outdoor Club To Hike Sunday On Sunday, Aug. 16, members of the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike at the Beaver Meadows Recreational Area in Marienville. The hike is moderate, about 3.5 miles. Those attending will meet at Musante Street in Warren at 1:30 p.m. or at Beaver Meadows (Marienville to T358 to Recreational Drive) at 2:30 p.m. Those attending should remember bug and tick spray. Tom Patterson is leading this hike. Class of 1955 to meet Wednesday The Warren High School Class of 1955 will hold its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, August 19 at 12:30 p.m. at Lawson's ...

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The WHS Class of 1959 will meet for lunch on Thursday at noon at the Eagles Club. Spouses and guests are always welcome.

Burden to carry

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It's good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or participate ...

Sleeping moths keep nature alive

Photo by Katie Finch Primrose Moths rest during the day in Evening Primrose flowers. Flowers serve many purposes. For plants, they are reproductive parts and the first step in creating seeds. For insects, birds, and even us, they are a food source. They are also a source ...

Youngsville Life

Editor's Note: 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. The Weekly Harvest Market at The Suites at the Rouse, 615 Rouse Ave., Youngsville will open for the year soon. The official start date for the market is Thursday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., continuing every Thursday with the last date being Thursday, October 1. It’s an outdoor market (inside if inclement weather). There is no cost for vendors to attend, but registration is required by emailing ...

Staying cool in the summer

It’s the height of summer and among the beautiful sunny summer days are the ones with an almost oppressive heat and humidity. Though some may love the hot and humid days, I sometimes feel like I’m melting, much like a popsicle. During a heat wave I can get brief respite by going inside and ...