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Lawmaker proposes dementia training for first responders

Legislation is being drafted in the state Senate that would require EMS personnel to undergo training to interact with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Sen. Lynda Culver, R-Shamokin Dam, is circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation that is ...

ANF prescribed fire begins today

The Allegheny National Forest’s planned prescribed fire is scheduled to begin today, pending all required approvals. Forest officials expect the work to continue for one to two days as weather conditions allow. “We use prescribed fire to reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect ...

Audubon Trail Guide training is April 28, 29

Those interested in sharing their love of the natural world with others can participate in an upcoming Audubon Community Nature Center Trail Guide training session. Trail Guide volunteers are part of the educational programming at Audubon. Using age-appropriate and exploration-based ...

Striking it up: Kinzua Community Band to hold second free concert April 28

Gary Finger has been playing the cornet since sixth grade. The Kinzua Community Band gives Finger, the band’s oldest member, a new challenge after spending years occasionally playing in church and Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign locations. “I just thought I’d try it out because I ...

No tax hike likely for school budget

The Warren County School District is on track to pass the budget for the 2026-27 school year without having to increase taxes. Department heads brought their requests down from earlier discussions and achieved the $1 million savings that was being requested, according to Michael Kiehl, ...