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In some cases, it’s easy being green

Several years ago, I interned at an outdoor school in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Like much of California, it tended to be dry for most of the year, with a somewhat wetter late winter and early spring. While there, I spent most of my time as an educator leading ...

America 250 event planned by Zippo Manufacturing

BRADFORD — Zippo Manufacturing Co. will host the America250PA-McKean County Celebration Concert and Fireworks Display on Thursday from 3 to 10:30 p.m. at the Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will feature food trucks, bounce ...

Jamestown Civil Air Patrol Cadets receive awards and recognition

Cadets of the Jamestown Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron NY 402 held an awards ceremony honoring milestone achievements and honors recently. Major Brian Wells, commander of the Western New York group, was in attendance to present the awards. Cadet Zachary Gendron was recognized as a new cadet, receiving his name plate. Several new cadets received the Curry Award, the first major achievement in the cadet promotion program. Cadets must meet leadership, character and readiness standards. Those cadets include: C/Amn Sophie Bennett, C/Amn Jacob Boisvert, C/Amn Isaac Boisvert, C/Amn ...

Area students named to JCC spring 2026 full-time Dean’s List

Jamestown Community College students earned full-time Dean’s List honors for academic excellence during the spring 2026 semester. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.50 while enrolled in at least 12-degree credits. Dean’s List students are: Bradford, Pa.: Camden Baker, Megan Girard, Korinne Kemp, Eleanor Kubiak, Cadence Stiles Clarendon, Pa: Sarah Hoffman Corry, Pa.: Sara Fox, Shelby Fox Eldred, Pa.: Amber Greeley North East, Pa.: Oliveah Cyranowski, Tayla VanTassel Sheffield, Pa.: Connor Finch Spring Creek, Pa.: Nicole ...

Briefs

Community Blood Bank schedules blood drives The Community Blood Bank will hold two blood drives in Warren County. The first will be from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Warren General Hospital. The bloodmobile will be parked by Crescent Park Playground. The second will be from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the Sugar Grove Fire Department, 27 Wilson St., Sugar Grove. To donate, individuals must be at least 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting www.fourhearts.org or by calling ...

Patriotic quilt contest planned for county

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday the Warren County Historical Society in conjunction with the Warren County Fair will be holding a patriotic quilt contest. Due to space restrictions quilts should be 45 by 45 inches although all patriotic quilts using red, white and blue fabric will ...