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Pennsylvania American Water marks milestone for customer assistance program

This fall, Pennsylvania American Water marks the 35th anniversary of its low-income assistance program – H2O Help to Others. Since launching in 1991 as the first water utility assistance program of its kind, the program has grown to support tens of thousands of customers through grants, bill discounts, debt forgiveness, and watersaving resources. "Affordable access to water is essential for every family and household we serve," said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner. "For 35 years, H2O Help to Others has been a critical part of our commitment to customers, ...

Local veteran center expands, tackles housing shortage

The Allegheny Valley Veterans Center, located in the former Allegheny Valley Elementary School building offers supportive housing for veterans first and foremost. It is opening its doors even wider as plans continue, by addressing the area’s housing instability and offering permanent housing ...

Youngsville Life: Halloween, craft events coming up

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. COMMUNITY NEWS - Youngsville Fire Dept. Craft Show: The annual Youngsville Fire Dept. Craft Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested vendors should contact Linda at 814-563-7835 for table information. – St. Francis Episcopal Church, 343 East Main St., Youngsville, will host a Taize prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The quiet, contemplative gatherings offer an opportunity for prayer ...

Riverfront plan nears completion; funding, naming discussions continue

Warren’s proposed riverfront redevelopment plan is nearing completion, while organizers continue to focus on fundraising, project development and community input, City Engineer Chad Yurisic told City Council during this week’s meeting. Yurisic said the group overseeing the riverfront initiative is working to finalize the comprehensive plan while developing plans and a fundraising campaign for the various projects envisioned for the area between the Hickory Street Bridge and Conewango Creek. The riverfront committee met Wednesday to continue discussions about the project’s next ...

Quilters learn new skill during class

Forty local quilters and guests from the Quilters’ Night Out Guild gathered on a recent Friday, at the Russell Methodist Church for a presentation and trunk show by Barbara Dann and her husband Tom from Alleycat Quiltworks in Bellefonte, Pa. The following day, members of the guild met again ...