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Pack 45 places flags

Photo submitted to the Times Observer On Saturday, May 17, Cub Scout Pack 45 of Pleasant Township, along with friends and family, placed approximately 1,665 American flags on Veterans graves at Oakland Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day.

Youngsville student receives legion auxiliary award

Youngsville American Legion Auxiliary Post 658 members recently attended the Youngsville Middle School awards ceremony to present the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Pennsylvania School Award to Mattie Konen-Smith. Kathie Reed, post president-elect, Alicia Elfstrom, secretary, and ...

Symmetry in Nature

Next time you are touring your garden, walking on wooded trails, or exploring a beachside scenery, look for immaculate swirling patterns. These can be found in the center of a sunflower, a snail’s shell, the base of an unopened pinecone, and seen as a fern just begins to unfurl its leaves. ...

Polish Falcons of America make donation

Photo submitted to the Times Observer Maggie Bennett, a member of the Polish Falcons, received a grant to be donated towards the Saint Joes’ soup kitchen. The grant will be used to buy food and other items needed by the soup kitchen. The grant she received is known as the Impact! Program. ...

Antique Study Club meets

Photo submitted to the Times Observer The April 28 Antique Study met at the Woman’s Club of Warren Historic Waters Mansion. We welcomed three guests, Marilyn Nelson, Kathy Gustafson and Pamela Pederson. Our program entitled Silver Treasures of the Home was presented by club member Rebecca ...

Tiny creatures abound in area waters

On a warm spring day, if I gaze out into the backyard pond at Audubon my first impression is of calm, clear water. Though the water may seem empty at first, the longer I look, the more I notice. First might be a bit of plant matter floating on the surface or a hint of debris stirred up from ...