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Grove City man charged after police chase in Youngsville

A Grove City man faces charges after fleeing police during a traffic stop on Saturday in Youngsville. Zion A. Scriven, 28, has been charged with misdemeanor charges of fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, flight to avoid apprehension/trial/punishment, possession/sales/use of display ...

Union Cemetery being reclaimed from the weeds

When Ron LaBarte, one of the township supervisors in Farmington Township, had a friend call up and ask about the Union Grove Cemetery, he had never heard of it. LIke a good friend, he looked it up and discovered the cemetery, which was founded in 1863, was just up the road from his home. ...

7th annual Salapek Memorial 5K donates proceeds

Photo submitted to the Times Observer The seventh annual Jessica Salapek Memorial 5K was held recently and raised $1,440. The money was donated to Kari Loughlin and her local C.O.R.E. Suicide Prevention Project. Jessica Salapek was a victim of suicide in 2017 and the 5K honors her memory. ...

Elk Township Historical Society open Saturday

SCANDIA - Elk Township Historical Society will feature a local blacksmith demonstration at its next open house on Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the former Scandia School. Lifelong area resident Ron Johnson has been smithing for more than 25 years in his blacksmith shop on Scandia Road. ...

Nine students earn JCC juried art awards

Artistic works produced by nine Jamestown Community College students earned awards at the Juried Student Art Exhibition. Victoria Scalise of Jamestown won best in show for “Pierced,” created using pins and fabric. Jackson Root of Jamestown won the President’s Choice Award for ...

Area students compete in 24 Challenge

Forgive some Warren County students if they found everything adding up to 24 for the past month or so. The Warren County School District held its annual Warren County School District Challenge 24 Tournament in early May at Warren Area High School. Challenge 24 is a tournament that sharpens ...