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Haunted attraction operators need safety plan, state says

As haunted attractions prepare for their upcoming fall season, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is reminding operators that they must submit an approved safety plan before applying for permits for performers under the age of 18. L&I is also encouraging parents of child performers to talk with their children about their experiences at work to ensure they feel safe and are being treated fairly. “The Shapiro Administration is unwavering in its commitment to protecting workers, particularly our youngest workers,” said L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker. “For many ...

Fetterman, McCormick push research into spotted lantern fly farm damage

U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are teaming up to introduce legislation they say will protect farms and strengthen the agricultural economy. The Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, introduced last week by both Pennsylvania senators along with U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, would designate the Spotted Lanternfly as a high-priority research initiative for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. “Spotted lanternflies have ravaged crops that are critical to Pennsylvania’s economy including grapevines, apples, ...

Fitting trip tribute

Over the weekend of Aug. 1 and 2, a large group of cyclists gathered for a memorial bike ride to honor the late Bill Sorvelli, bringing together the very cycling community Sorvelli rode with for several years. Born in Warren, on Feb. 1, 1942, Sorvelli was a graduate of Warren Area High ...

Boil advisory extended again in Tidioute

TIDIOUTE — Residents served by the Southwest Warren County Municipal Authority (SWCMA) will remain under a boil water advisory through at least Sept. 1 as officials continue working to resolve ongoing filtration problems at the community's water treatment plant. The advisory, first issued March 18, remains in effect after testing found the authority's combined filter effluent turbidity exceeded state drinking water standards. According to a public notice distributed July 15, a water sample collected April 15 measured turbidity levels above 4.0 nephelometric turbidity units (NTU), ...

Hospice of Warren County kicks off football raffle

Football fans have a chance to win an exciting gameday package while supporting a great cause through Hospice of Warren County's Fall Wonders Football Raffle, beginning today and running through Sept. 30. For just $5 per ticket, participants will be entered to win a prize package ...

Youngsville Life: Suites at Rouse to open harvest market

Editor’s Note: Please email community news to Colette Nelson at Colettenel.ypl@gmail.com by Wednesday of each week to be included in the Youngsville News section of the Saturday paper. The Weekly Harvest Market at The Suites at the Rouse, 615 Rouse Ave., Youngsville will open for the year soon. The official start date for the market is Thursday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., continuing every Thursday with the last date being Thursday, October 1. It's an outdoor market (inside if inclement weather). There is no cost for vendors to attend, but registration is required by emailing ...