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Local league keeps focus on voting rights

“Unite and Rise 8.5” campaign (million people) is the National League of Women Voters (LWV) theme in 2026. Saturday, Aug 8 is set to mark the legacy and honor of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the ongoing work required to protect and expand access to the ballot. PA League of Women Voters Executive Director Amy Widestrom says, “America turns 250 years to extend the promise of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The 19th amendment secured women’s right to vote in 1920, and this was a victory that changed the shape of American democracy forever. But the rights are not ...

State announces Main Street Matters funding opportunities

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced Monday the department is accepting applications for Main Street Matters funding to support revitalization efforts for commercial corridors and downtowns, small businesses, and local economies in Pennsylvania. Gov. Josh Shapiro secured $20 million for the Main Street Matters program in the 2026-27 budget he signed on July 12. “Main streets and small businesses are the heart of our communities — fueling economic growth across Pennsylvania,” said Secretary Siger. “Governor Shapiro created the ...

Stepping it up

Growing up, Angela Morando-Taylor developed the desire to pursue professional performance as her lifelong career. Raised in Sugar Grove, Angela is a 1995 graduate from Eisenhower High School. Considering herself fortunate to have the unwavering support of her parents, Jean and Richard ...

Boards, commissions receive Sunshine Act refresher in city

The Parks, Recreation and Landscaping Commission received a refresher on Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act during its regular meeting, part of a citywide effort to reinforce open meeting requirements following concerns raised about the handling of a recent Redevelopment Authority meeting. During the commission's meeting, City Solicitor Andrea Stapleford presented an overview of the Sunshine Act, explaining the law's purpose of ensuring transparency in government and outlining the responsibilities of public boards and commissions. The training follows criticism surrounding the Redevelopment ...

CASA launches free haircut program

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Warren County is expanding its efforts to support children and families while renewing a call for volunteers to help meet growing community needs. CASA Executive Director Kelsey Howard discussed a new community partnership that provides free haircuts for children in need, regardless of whether they are served by CASA. The program, created in partnership with local barber Chris Holtby at Perfect Image Salon, is designed to remove a common financial burden for struggling families while protecting the privacy of CASA clients. Rather than ...

4-H Teen Council has capital experience

Last month, the 4-H Teen Council took an educational weekend trip to Washington, D.C. Prior to the trip, the participating teen members completed monthly presentations on specific U.S. presidents. While there, members explored monuments, toured the U.S. Capitol, and visited the Smithsonian's ...