Before its opening in 2023, a proposed roundabout in the city at Pennsylvania Avenue and Market Street was a hotly contested topic with plenty of opposition. But there were statistics on the side of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation when it was constructed. Last month, PennDOT ...
For years, volunteers at the Ruth M. Smith Center in Sheffield sold pies and cookies at the Johnny Appleseed Festival to make money to install a new kitchen at the center. The festival is no more. But thanks to continued community support from fundraisers, grant applications and a $100,000 anonymous donation the center’s new kitchen will become a reality. It’s a testament to what can happen when a group of dedicated volunteers sets a goal and doesn’t give up at the first, second, third or hundredth setback they face. The Smith Center staff have been preparing more than 30 ...
Both Republicans and Democrats in the state Senate agree that loans taken out by governments, school districts and other agencies as the state budget stalemate drags should be interest free. One would think that would be a cause for celebration, or at least a hearty huzzah amongst lawmakers. But this is Pennsylvania, where when it comes to the 2025-26 state budget lawmakers have shown a predilection to argue about even the most mundane spending items. Predictably, that’s what happened last week. While the state House of Representatives was passing another version of a state ...
The growth in Warren County’s tourism industry — especially when compared to our neighboring counties in the Pennsylvania Wilds — is impressive. By most measures Warren County increased tourist spending on food and beverages, recreation, retail spending, transportation and overall spending at a higher percentage than neighboring counties. Part of that is due to the amenities Warren County offers. We’re blessed to be home to Allegheny National Forest, Allegheny Reservoir, trails, Chapman State Park, Kinzua Dam, camping, fall foliage, scenic overlooks and water activities. ...
For Pennsylvania residents heading toward Buffalo or Canada, signs of discontent have been evident for years along Interstate 90 east of the Silver Creek and Irving exit. Once motorists enter Seneca Nation of Indian territory, a billboard expresses its disdain for New York state. “A fee is ...
The sheer volume of headlines tells its own tale. Russian drones over Poland and Romania. Russian fighter jets in Estonian airspace. Russian aircraft buzzing a German naval frigate in the Baltic Sea. Unidentified drones over Copenhagen and Oslo airports. Most recently, in the early hours of Thursday, further drones appearing at other Danish airports. In just over a fortnight, European states have reported a striking spate of incursions into their airspace. Russia has repeatedly denied responsibility and questions remain over individual events: so far, Denmark has said only that a ...
