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Warren County Master Gardener classes starting soon

Are you interested in learning how to grow fruit, vegetables, trees, and ornamentals? Do you have an interest in learning how to start plants, diagnose disease and pest problems, and join a group of like-minded gardeners to share information with others in your community? Have you considered becoming a Penn State Extension Master Gardener but don’t know where to begin? The Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program provides horticultural training to interested individuals. To be considered for the Master Gardener training program, visit the Warren Master Gardener website ...

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PennDOT road maintenance The following work is scheduled for this week on roads maintained by PennDOT: Spray patching on Buells Corners Rd. in Eldred Twp. and Old Rt. 77 in Spring Creek Twp.; Ditch cleaning on Miller Hill Rd. in Farmington Twp., Rt. 957 in Freehold Twp. and Rt. 62 in Limestone Twp.; Base repair on Scranton Hollow Rd. in Farmington Twp; Crack sealing on Rt. 957 in Sugar Grove and Farmington townships and shoulder grading at various locations in the county. Driver license center closed PennDOT says that all driver license and photo centers, including its ...

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Zonta donation Zonta Club of Warren has boxed 677 bras and 165 misc. Feminine clothing items to I Support The Girls Northwest Pennsylvania. Donations of bras and feminine products can be dropped off at Jefferson DeFrees Family Center and Senior Helpers. For more information, email Jennifer Bliss, affiliate director, at jbliss@seniorhelpers.com Labor Day camping The Warren County Fair in Pittsfield will be offering holiday camping over the Labor Day weekend. Check in will start at 2 p.m. Thursday with check out on Monday, Sept 2. There are several campsites to choose from with water ...

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Outdoor club to ride The Allegheny Outdoor Club will ride bikes or hike the Samuel Justus Trail in Franklin, Pa. on Sunday, Aug. 25. The group will meet in Warren at 1 p.m. at Musante St. or at the Saltbox House on Rt. 322 across from 8th St. Bridge results Donna Holding was first and Phyllis Broadbent was second on Friday play at the Conewango Club. GTE-Osram-Sylvania picnic scheduled Former employees of GTE-Osram-Sylvania will host a picnic starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in the Betts Park Pavilion in Warren. The cost is $5. All retired, former, active employees and their ...

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Night sky program The Forest Service is hosting a night sky program at Beaver Meadows near Marienville on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 8:30 p.m. “During our journey across the sky, we will identify stars, constellations, and night sky objects while exploring connections to our past and future,” said Ranger Sarah Needs. Those attending are asked to bring a chair or blanket and dress for the weather. Military Share Military Share food distribution for any active military or veterans and their families is set for Friday at 2 p.m. at 4060 Market St. across from the Ed Shults dealership. ...

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Class to meet The Warren High School Class of 1956 will hold a luncheon on Tuesday, August 20 at Lawson’s restaurant in Warren at 1 p.m. Barnes picnic The annual Barnes picnic will be held Sunday, August 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sheffield Lion’s Den. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share. Meatballs, corn, drinks and tableware will be provided. The meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. PennDOT maintenance PennDOT has announced the following maintenance work on state roads in Warren County this week: Spray patching on Priest Hollow Rd. and Cable Hollow Rd. in ...