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Caution urged during outdoor burning

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is urging Pennsylvanians to exercise caution when burning outdoors to prevent wildfires as dry conditions persist across Pennsylvania. “Wildfires pose a dangerous and growing threat to our state’s forests and the surrounding communities that live and recreate near these woodlands,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. “The Commonwealth has experienced increased fall wildfire activity in recent years, leading to strains on the Commonwealth’s resources, volunteer firefighters, and emergency responders. Pennsylvanians ...

Youngsville Life

Coffee, conversation with police scheduled for Wednesday Wednesday, Oct. 1, coffee and conversation with your neighbors and police will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Bean Bank Enterprise Inc, 117 E. Main St. Youngsville. The mission of the Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. The Youngsville Borough is also looking for borough residents to join the Zoning Board and the Recreation ...

Briefs

Bridge league winners For the week of Sept. 15 through Sept. 19, bridge winners were: At the YMCA duplicate game in first place were Dave Benedict and Penny Miller and second place went to Laurie Curren and Richard Woodruff. The Tuesday Woman’s Club game had Bill Massa in first and Connie Lucia second. At the Woman’s Club on Thursday Sherry Griffiths was first and Marcy O’Brien was second. At the Conewango Club on Friday Carol Stone placed first and Sherry Griffiths was second. City leaf collection to begin Oct. 13 Warren’s Department of Public Works will begin its ...

Ike takes first-place in DuBois

The Eisenhower Knights Marching Band received first place in Group 2A at the Tournament of Bands competition held at DuBois High School on Saturday.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Saturday in Warren

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Warren residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Warren on Saturday at Betts Park in Warren. The opening ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that can change the course of the disease,” said Amber Beason, Development Manager, Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. “We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer's ...

Voter registration deadline in state is October 20

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt reminded Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 municipal election is four weeks away on Oct. 20. Ensuring that our elections are conducted freely and fairly, and that every eligible voter can make their voice heard, are top priorities of the Shapiro Administration. “The races on the ballot in a municipal election may not receive the same attention as a presidential election, but they are important to the everyday lives of Pennsylvanians,” Schmidt said. “It only takes a few minutes to register to vote. Once you ...