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District considers grants for student resources

Local News October 29, 2026

The Warren County School District is pursuing four grant opportunities for the 2026-27 school year to support student access to menstrual products, braille instruction, career and technical education equipment and classroom projects. The grants were presented during the district’s board meeting, with administrators recommending approval of the funding allocations and applications. The grants include funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Health for feminine hygiene products. The district is scheduled to receive $6,676.28 for the Warren County School District and an ...

Affordability, jobs top concerns, poll finds

Local News October 29, 2026

A new survey of registered voters in Pennsylvania found that nearly 60% believe the commonwealth is on the wrong track, with affordability dominating their concerns. The results were discussed during a recent media call examining the issues driving voters’ concerns and their support for proposed policy reforms. The poll, commissioned by the Commonwealth Foundation and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, surveyed Pennsylvania voters to gauge support for reforms included in the foundation’s latest Better Pennsylvania Agenda, a 25-point policy plan focused on tax reform, ...

Crary Art Gallery exhibit closes this weekend

Local News October 29, 2026

Two exhibits on display at the Crary Art Gallery will close this weekend. The “Timelessness” exhibit currently on display is by artist Anne Cutri, an artist from Erie who, during the opening weekend for the exhibit, shared about how she looked at art therapy. A process called ...

Bills' Brady questions NFL disciplinary process

Local News October 29, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady on Wednesday questioned the NFL's disciplinary process for relying on hearsay without substantiated proof in the wake of special teams player Sam Franklin successfully appealing his one-game suspension for allegedly spitting at an opponent. "An accusation on a player without evidence, and being hearsay, I think it sets a bad precedent," Brady said as the AFC East-leading Bills (5-1) returned from their bye week to prepare to host Baltimore (4-3) on Sunday. "It's unfortunate that his name gets thrown out there. It's unfortunate ...

Audubon offers opportunity for homeschoolers

Local News October 29, 2026

Through exploration and hands-on learning, children ages 5–10 can join Audubon Community Nature Center’s (ACNC) new Nature Connections. This monthly program is offered with homeschooled students and families in mind, though others are welcome. Beginning Wednesday, from 1 to 2 p.m. on ...

School bus safety bill changes approved

Local News October 29, 2026

A newly signed Pennsylvania law will require drivers to stop further away from school buses stopped with red signal lights flashing while increasing the penalties for repeat offenders. Act 89 of 2026, formerly Senate Bill 65, was signed into law recently by Gov. Josh Shapiro after receiving ...