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Senators part of hearing on isolation

PITTSBURGH – U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, a member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a field hearing in Pittsburgh last week alongside U.S. Sen. John Fetterman examining loneliness and social isolation among older Pennsylvanians and how federal programs can better help seniors stay connected to their communities. “Pennsylvania seniors helped build our communities, worked our mills and mines, and served our country, and they deserve to stay connected,” said McCormick. “Today’s hearing is about finding practical ways to reach isolated seniors and ensuring local ...

Christian Women group meets Nov. 10

Warren-Jamestown Christian Women Village Missions Country Partners will hold its November Veterans Day luncheon at First Church of the Nazarene, Warren, at Noon Tuesday, Nov. 10. The guest speaker and music will be by Bob Evertsen, Warren. The group is collecting synthetic socks for Blue Star Mothers to distribute to service personnel overseas for Christmas. Lunch is $7, and the annual Christmas bazaar will be held starting at 11:20 a.m. There are no dues nor membership to attend. Village Missions supports the training of pastors to serve rural areas of the country with failing ...

Garrity visits several counties in final stretch of campaign

State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and running mate Jason Richey were slated to visit several key counties in the final days of the 2026 gubernatorial campaign. Garrity’s “Turn PA Around” tour will hold events across the Commonwealth and include 14 stops, according to WVIA. “Our Turnaround PA plan is worthy of the Commonwealth that gave birth to this nation,” Garrity and Richey write on their campaign website. “Together, we will unleash a new era of economic prosperity, make life more affordable for families, renew the American Dream, rebuild trust in our institutions, and ...

County moving at former Youngsville school

YOUNGSVILLE — Warren County is working to transform the former Youngsville High School into a center for county services and community activities, with renovations expected to begin in early 2027 and occupancy targeted for the end of that year. The Warren County School District Board ...

Off-Road Ride raises funds for Grady’s Decision group

The fall benefit ride was a successful first time benefit event for the Allegheny Off-Road group in support of Grady’s Decision, a non-profit organization that assists families with newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit. Ever since Morgan and Spencer Watson’s son had a need for that ...

Lawmaker proposes making strangulation a felony offense

State Rep. Donna Scheuren wants Pennsylvania courts to handle strangulations more seriously in the future. Scheuren, R-Gilbertsville, has introduced Erika’s Law – The Strangulation Accountability Act in the state House of Representatives. The act is actually three bills: House Bill ...