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Stay connected with the latest updates, announcements, and stories from the Lumber Heritage Region. Our news page is your go-to source for insights into ongoing projects, upcoming events, grant opportunities, and key achievements across the region.

From celebrating our timber heritage to sharing conservation successes and educational initiatives, we bring you the highlights that keep our community thriving. Whether you’re a partner, educator, historian, or outdoor enthusiast, there’s always something new to discover in the LHR.

Explore our news updates and join us as we continue to honor the past and build a sustainable future for Pennsylvania’s lumber legacy.

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ANF: Longhouse Scenic Drive Road Construction Update

Longhouse Scenic Drive Road Construction Update Know Before You Go Warren, PA, July 25, 2025 — The USDA Forest Service announced that Longhouse Scenic Drive, in the Allegheny National Forest, will be temporarily closed to through-traffic beginning Monday, July 28 through mid-Oc... Read more

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Celebrating Parks & Recreation Professionals

Celebrating Parks & Recreation Professionals Parks and Recreation… more than just a beloved comedy show. This field encompasses a wide and dynamic range of professions that thoughtfully shape our everyday experiences in towns and cities, on trails and rivers, and within the n... Read more

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HEART OF THE FOREST – Featuring Bart Barton

🌲 In the Heart of the Forest: Bart Barton History lives not only in the objects on display but in the people who work to preserve them. When you ask Bart Barton why he spends so much time volunteering, he shrugs it off with a laugh: “I just try to do what needs to be done.” But ... Read more

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The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) Announces Board of Directors Lumber Heritage Region, PA - Lumber Heritage Region Announces New Board Structure and Welcomes Loren Kumher The Lumber Heritage Region (LHR) is pleased to announce the latest structure of its Board of Directors f... Read more

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BARBARA NOVOSEL: A LEGACY OF STRENGTH

Barbara Novosel’s journey is a testament to strength and devotion to her family. Born as Barbara Balaban on February 20, 1891, in the village of Kostanjevica (now part of Slovenia), her early life in Europe could hardly have foreshadowed the challenges and triumphs she would face... Read more

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