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Two cases scheduled for October trials

A trial has been scheduled for October for a jury to hear the case of a Tidioute Community Charter School teacher charged in 2025 with statutory sexual assault. Jury selection began Monday in the case against Megan R. Minich, 41, who was charged in November 2025 with first-degree statutory sexual assault: 11 years older; third-degree felony school - intercourse/sexual contact with a student; and two counts of third-degree corruption of minors - defendant age 18 or above. All seven felony charges were bound over for the Court of Common Pleas. The trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 27 ...

No comments on CDBG funding in county

Warren County Commissioners held two public hearings this week prior to their regular meeting, both concerning the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The first hearing focused on proposed modifications to the county’s 2024 fiscal year CDBG funding. County Grant Writer Josh Cotton told commissioners the funding was originally designated for a stormwater project in Tidioute, which was completed under budget. Under the proposed changes, $111,410.42 in remaining funds would be redirected to two projects: countywide housing rehabilitation and accessibility improvements ...

Toys for Tots sign-ups begin next month

It’s that time of year when back-to-school brings parents thoughts about their children’s needs and with that, may be concerns for how to manage upcoming holidays. Toys for Tots has been a strong force in the county and continues to grow. The Warren County Marine Corps chapter saw ...

State jobless rate falls to 3.7% in August

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Friday released its preliminary employment situation report for August 2026. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 3.7 percent in August, the lowest rate since May 2024. The PA rate was four-tenths of a percentage point below the U.S. unemployment rate, which was unchanged over the month at 4.1 percent. The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate has declined by seven-tenths of a percentage point from its August 2025 level of 4.4 percent. The United States’ rate has declined ...

Chautauqua County measles numbers likely higher than one

Chautauqua County health officials say they are working with under-vaccinated parts of the county, especially now that a measles case has been confirmed locally and is likely higher than officially known. On Aug. 31, the county announced its first lab-confirmed measles case in a county ...

New Chautauqua Institution president looks to continue platform, ideals

CHAUTAUQUA — Mark Johnson, Chautauqua Institution’s new president, has officially stepped into his role following the closing of the 2026 summer season. Having grown up in the area with the Institution as a big part of his life, Johnson is looking forward to being able to continue their ...