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First meeting of Emergency Readiness Advisory Group held

Local News September 19, 2026

Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) hosted the first quarterly meeting of the Emergency Readiness Advisory Group, which was established by Executive Order 2026-04 signed earlier this year by Gov. Josh Shapiro. “While the federal government is erecting barriers and changing its role in responding to emergencies, I signed an Executive Order to establish a new task force of leaders to help fill the gaps — and I just left their first-ever meeting to thank everyone for their hard work and commitment to keeping Pennsylvanians safe,” said Governor Josh ...

Energy flows, matter cycles

Community September 19, 2026

As the seasons continue their transition from summer to fall, organisms are following these cues and making their own changes. Fall is a time of transition and a time of cycles. Not a new concept, but one worth looking at a little closer. We learn this idea that things in nature are ...

Two cases scheduled for October trials

Local News September 19, 2026

A trial has been scheduled for October for a jury to hear the case of a Tidioute Community Charter School teacher charged in 2025 with statutory sexual assault. Jury selection began Monday in the case against Megan R. Minich, 41, who was charged in November 2025 with first-degree statutory sexual assault: 11 years older; third-degree felony school - intercourse/sexual contact with a student; and two counts of third-degree corruption of minors - defendant age 18 or above. All seven felony charges were bound over for the Court of Common Pleas. The trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 27 ...

In this together

Local News September 18, 2026

The 9/11 Ruck Walk organizer Frank Williams would like to thank everyone who helped spread the word whether through social media or word of mouth for the walk. Williams extends a special thanks to Warren Fire Department and Warren County Memorial Park for allowing the visit to give thanks ...

Jakes Rocks Trail Fest makes return today

Local News September 18, 2026

MEAD — Mountain bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts from across the region will gather at Jakes Rocks this weekend for the annual Jakes Rocks Trail Fest. The two-day event is scheduled for today and Saturday at the Jakes Rocks Overlook and Mountain Bike Trail in the Allegheny National ...

Briefs

Community September 18, 2026

Community breakfast A free community breakfast will be at Russell United Methodist Church, 17 S. Main St., Russell, from 8 to 10 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, sausages, juice and coffee will be available. Everyone is welcome. Vegetarian Society meets JAMESTOWN — It’s Pumpkin Spice season! The September meeting of the Chautauqua Vegetarian Society will include a presentation about the joy of "pumpkin spice" seasonings. Learn about the nutritional benefits of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and other warming fall spices, as well as how to include them more in your recipes. The meeting will ...