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The magical world of owls

Recently I heard the familiar “coo-oo, coo, coo” of a Mourning Dove and it got me thinking about how I used to believe it was an owl hooting (I always heard it as a “hoo” and not a “coo”). Although owls are usually nocturnal, meaning they are not awake during the day, it sounded ...

Operation Christmas Child volunteer to visit Pleasant Community Church

Lorena Surducan will visit Pleasant Community Church on Sept. 12, to speak about Operation Christmas Child. A meal will be provided starting at 5:30 p.m. with Surducan speaking after the meal. Surducan grew up in communist Romania, where economic conditions were stark. One Christmas Eve, she ...

Inaugural Ike Pride Scholarships awarded

Five recent Eisenhower High School graduates were recently awarded the inaugural Ike Pride Scholarships. Money for this years' scholarship came from donations made in memory of Eisenhower teachers that have passed away recently including Mr. Black, Mr. Kirkpatrick and Mr. Pollard. The 2025 ...

Free book distribution set for Saturday

Thanks to Northwest Bank, Free Books for Kids Town will once again be providing free books at the fair this Saturday. Its their day at the fair and for several years, Northwest has sponsored free books for children.”Its been a wonderful partnership for our children,” says Ruby Wiles Free Books founder. The free book give-away will begin at 10 am .The first 160 children will receive a free book of their choice from over 250 books to choose from.We usually are done by 11:30. So come early and be patient. There will be books for infants through 8th graders. Included will be ...

Briefs

Bridge league winners announced Monday evening at the YMCA, Bill Kuppinger and My Ignatius were first with Chick Bello and Russ Kelley in second. At the Allegheny Community Center on Tuesday, Russ Kelley and Adele Crossett were first and second. Connie Lucia claimed first on Thursday and Karen Conarro was second at the Woman’s Club. Caregivers Support Group to meet Thursday The Caregivers Support Group-Warren will meet on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Pennsylvania Ave. E., Warren. Those attending should use the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance ...

County Hospice announces June donations

Hospice of Warren County received contributions during the month of June from: Charles Brown, Larry Anderson, Ann Marie Cochran, Leroy Darling, Jeff English, Jane Harris, Leah Hummel, Pat Mascaro, Pat O’Dea, Earl Onoratti, Jerry Stuart, Tom Swanson, Nancy Theuret, Pam Lyle. Those wishing to make a donation may do so to Hospice of Warren County at 1 Main Ave., Warren, PA 16365 or online at www.hospiceofwarrencounty.org/donations. Donations support our comprehensive Hospice Program, including the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Residence, and The Schorman Center-- A Place for Healing ...