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Film Festival Awards return to Jamestown

JAMESTOWN — On Friday, the International New York Film Festival Diamond Globe Awards returns to the Cappa Theater at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The one-day film festival had its start in NYC and since 2021 has been held in Jamestown. This is an IMDb certified film festival which means any and all awards won will be recorded on the International Movie Data Base like all major Hollywood films! Award winners receive the magnificent 14-inch Diamond Globe Award, plus a worldwide distribution award that includes their films placement on major platforms like Amazon, Tubi and apple TV, ...

Deadline to register for primary election nearing

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded eligible Pennsylvanians today that the May 4 deadline to register to vote in the May 19 primary election is only two weeks away. “Registering to vote only takes a few minutes, and I urge every eligible Pennsylvanian who is not yet registered to visit vote.pa.gov and start the process,” Schmidt said. “Participate in our democracy and let your voice be heard.” Pennsylvanians are encouraged to use the Department’s online voter registration site, which is fast, secure, and convenient. Current registered voters can also use that ...

Mother and 6 children killed in explosion at central Pennsylvania home

MILL HALL, Pa. (AP) — A mother and six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed in an explosion and fire at a central Pennsylvania home, authorities said. Firefighters responding to a report of an explosion and fire at a home in Lamar Township in Clinton County near Mill Hall on ...

ANF seeks artists for summer, fall programs

The Allegheny National Forest is accepting applications for the forest’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program. Applications for the summer and fall residencies will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 10. The Artist-in-Residence Program provides artists of all mediums the opportunity to ...

Youngsville Life: American Legion Auxiliary offering scholarships

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 Halgren-Wilcox American Legion Auxiliary in Youngsville remains the same: a deep commitment to supporting local students as they take their next big step. With recent school consolidations, many students who once would have attended Youngsville High School are now enrolled in other county schools or participating in cyber education programs. Recognizing this change, the Halgren-Wilcox American Legion Auxiliary in ...

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Farrah Grotto meets Tuesday The mystic order of the veiled prophets of the enchanted realm of Farrah Grotto will meet Tuesday at The Grotto on Grotto Road. Meeting time is 7 p.m. and a meal will precede the meeting. All prophets are cordially invited to attend. Class of 1957 meets today Please put in the paper that the Warren High School Class of 1957 will meet at the Eagles Club, Warren on Saturday, April 18 at noon.