The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urging forest landowners and woodlot owners to start planning now for spongy moth treatment this spring to protect their trees from severe damage.

Spongy moths are a major threat to forests, having killed millions of oak and other tree species, and within the past three years, populations have reached outbreak levels, leading to widespread defoliation, according to a news release from the DCNR.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is now accepting nominations for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award — a national honor from the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates non-teaching staff who make a difference in pre-kindergarten through high school.

PITTSBURGH — There was an unusual silence Friday at Seggond Chance Farm in Cranberry, Pa., a sanctuary once home to many unwanted, abandoned and abused domestic birds and animals.

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK — Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania Board has named Gregory D. Hall as as chief executive officer. Hall brings over 10 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the position. Prior to joining Erie-based Second Harvest, which serves Venango, Clarion…