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Youngsville sledding party scheduled 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 Times Observer. The Youngsville Recreation Committee is hosting a community sledding party at “Pool Hill,” 480 Thatchers Lane, Youngsville., on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. Those attending should bring their own sleds and snow stuff for the afternoon. Hot cocoa and hot dogs will be provided by the recreation committee. COMMUNITY NEWS – St. Francis Episcopal ...

‘Caching’ when times are lean

Winter is in full swing, but despite the cold and snow there are still animals that are active. Lately when I arrive at Audubon Community Nature Center in the mornings, I’ve been looking out the large window at the bird feeders. As I watch the birds and squirrels, I notice some of them collect food and carry it away instead of eating it on the spot. In some cases, animals will collect and store extra food, saving it for later or times of scarcity. This behavior is called ‘caching’ and can be observed in several animals, including squirrels and certain bird species. Oftentimes ...

Hospice receives December contributions

Hospice of Warren County received contributions during the month of December 2025. They include contributions in memory of: Carol Ostergard, Amanda Hackett, Leonard Imperial, Linda Jacobson, Fred Peters, Roxy Zuck, Margaret (Peggy) Nelson, Gary Hannold, Dorthea Park, Glen Anderson, Linda Anderson, Richard Chapel, Blake Corey, Don Corey, Lana Creal, Castagnino Family, Vilnick Family, Jack Frank, Mary Ann and Alan Buerkle, Barry Benson, Amanda Hackett, Scott Grady, Bob and Betty Johnson, James Michael Donovan, Janet Perryman, Wyllis and Carol Mead, Judy Morrison, Ruth Nuhfer, Edward ...

Nature Art Showcase, Sale is Feb. 6

FRANKLIN - The Nature Art Showcase and Sale will be held Feb. 6-7 at the Barrow Civic Theatre in Franklin. The annual event will feature artwork that celebrates the beauty of the natural world and recreational assets of northwest Pennsylvania. Among the highlights is Carol Solle’s ...

Sugar Grove Library welcomes new director

SUGAR GROVE - The Sugar Grove Free Library has welcomed a new face to its community. Sierra Martin-Miller, the library’s new director, grew up in Pembroke, N.Y., and graduated high school in 2015. Currently residing in Jamestown with her husband and young children, she was hired in the ...

‘Cancer Whiteout’ set for tonight at Ike

A “Cancer Whiteout” wrestling match tonight will be an event that includes competition as well as an excellent cause. The Eisenhower High School wrestling Knights will host the Warren Dragons at 7 p.m. in the Ike gym for the “Cancer Whiteout” wrestling match. The match honors former coaches Joe Letko (Eisenhower) and Dean Johnson (Warren), both victims of cancer. Spectators are asked to wear white and donations from the match are going to the local Warren General Cancer Care Center. “Please plan to attend, donate, and help the wrestling teams in their quest to stamp ...