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Clothing giveaway Thursday, Friday Akeley United Methodist Church, 541 Akeley Road, Russell, will hold round two of its annual clothing giveaway from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. A selection of adult clothing in many sizes, some new, others gently used, including coats, boots, shoes, etc., is available. A limited amount of children’s clothing is available. Resume help available today PA Career Link will be at the Sheffield Library today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. for a program on “Resume Do’s and Don’t’s.” This workshop reviews the process of ...

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Class of 1959 to meet for lunch The Warren High School Class of 1959 will meet for a picnic lunch at noon Thursday, Sept. 8, at the home of John and Kay Jaynes at 12 Drumcliffe. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass or snacks. Spouses and guests are always welcome.

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Retirees to meet today The Osram Sylvania lady retirees will meet at 1 p.m. today at Mama Jane’s Restaurant. Watson Grange meets Members of the Watson Grange met recently. Reports were received concerning dictionaries purchased for 3rd graders at Tidioute Charter School as well as fair winners. Those winners include Jean Hollabaugh (apple dumplings, first); Kelly VanOrd (apple dumplings, second); Miranda Irons, VanOrd, Hollabaugh (snickerdoodles; first, second and third); Wendy Hollabaugh, Jean Hollabaugh, Irons (no-bakes; first, second, third); Van Ord, Matt Irons (string art; ...

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Benefit set A benefit concert and dinner will be held on September 10th at the Warren American Legion post 135 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help defray the cost of medical care for Rick Heckathorn’s battle with cancer. A silent auction will be held with merchandise donated by local merchants and individuals. Live music will be performed by Alex Kates. Homemade food will be available for a small donation. Donations will be accepted at the event and at https://gofund.me/5e1b08f9 AOC events The Allegheny Outdoor Club will ride bikes on the Bayfront Connector in Erie on Thursday, Sept. ...

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Produce Express The Second Harvest Produce Express will be at the Otterbein United Methodist Church, 258 Dalrymple St, Pittsfield, on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Food pick-up will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. A total of 80 families will be served on a first come, first served basis. No pre-registration necessary. Bridge results Jill Dart and Sue Swab came in first on Monday evening at the YMCA followed by Lynn Way and Richard Woodruff. At the Allegheny Community Center Tuesday afternoon Connie Lucia placed first and Marge Polito was second. Carol Stone and Linda Jensen were first and second ...

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Food distribution set for Friday There will be a Second Harvest Food Bank Military Share food distribution at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Penelec parking lot at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue W., Warren. “The Military Share program of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania delivers fresh, nutritious foods to families with at least one member who has served or is serving in the armed forces or National Guard,” according to a Second Harvest release. Questions about the free program, including qualifications, may be directed to the Second Harvest Helpline at (814) 459-3663 ...