The Freedom Playground at Penn Forest will return in a few weeks Gene Marrano August 5, 2014 1 min read Its been much more than a school-yard diversion for Penn Forest Elementary students … the Freedom Playground has been a community resource, and its getting an upgrade. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Two killed when taxicab strikes tree, catches fireNext: State Police: man killed by Bedford Co. deputy had just come here from California Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025