The Warren City Council chambers were filled Monday evening as community members, law enforcement officers and city officials gathered to support Joseph Bees as he was sworn in as the city’s new chief of police.…
‘Come From Away’ wins hearts across community
PHOTO: SLT walk Last week, community members participated in a Friendship Walk beginning at Crescent Park and continuing across the…
Nickel Challenge launches annual Torchlight Campaign
The Warren County chapter of the United Fund is marking 102 years of bringing neighbors together, officially launching its 2026…
Sentence reconsiderations denied by judge
A Warren man’s request to reconsider his recent sentence in the Court of Common Pleas has been denied. Shawn T.…
Fall Frenzy event planned for Werner Park
The Kinzua Area Discovery Center will hold a Fall Frenzy in partnership with the Jefferson DeFrees Family Center, as well…
State’s outdoor recreation economy grows 21%
Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy has grown 21 percent, adding 12,000 jobs and nearly 25 percent wage growth, as the Pennsylvania…
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Local Sports
Cathedral Prep too much
The Warren girls tennis team took on the Cathedral Prep Ramblers in Region 2…
Second-half adjustments
Fairview takes down Warren 5-1
Bowling Bonnie Umpleby’s 186-500 led the Ladies Church League at Valley Bowling Center on Wednesday,. Cindy…
Briefs
Local News Briefs
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Bridge scores noted Bridge scores have been reported. On the evening of Sept. 14 at the YMCA, Laurie Curren and Richard Woodruff placed first with Chick Bello and Pat Fincher in second. At the Woman’s Club on Tuesday, Connie Michell and Betsy Miller were first and second. Carol Stone came in first on Thursday…
Class of 1957 meets Warren High School Class of 1957 will meet at the Eagles Club…
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Caregivers Support Group to meet Sept. 21 The regular meeting of Caregivers Support Group-Warren will be…
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Bridge league results The Warren bridge league announces results from Aug. 17 to 24. — Monday…
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Our Opinion
Our opinion: Phone restrictions a part of life
There is nothing wrong with schools dictating cell phone use for its students. In 2025, U.S. News & World Reports said at least two-thirds of the states had policies for the devices. In Warren County, the school board this month came up with its own regulations. For older and more responsible students, there are…
Warren residents have been hearing about improvements to the Allegheny Riverfront for the past couple of…
Our opinion: Riverfront plans are exciting
We’re glad to see the county Board of Education has passed a new cell phone policy…
Our opinion: School phone policy about common sense
We do not expect the furor about data centers to die down. What we can say…
Our opinion: Don’t jump to conclusions on data centers
Community
Pithole Lantern Tour tickets for Oct. 3 on sale
PLEASANTVILLE – Historic Pithole City’s popular Lantern Tours return on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Tickets are on sale for $10 each – but get them before they are gone! The Pithole Lantern Tours are a nighttime living history event where participants walk the streets of the legendary oil boomtown, meeting some of its most…
Second ‘Culture Class’ offers taste of Italy
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President’s Tea opens season
Latest News
PennDOT announces proposal to repair two county roads
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the plans for a project to repair areas on two roads, Route 59 and York Hill Road, in Warren County. The project aims to correct and support the ground conditions underneath and adjacent to the roads, which are considered in poor and declining…
Crews respond to Market St. crash
Measles cases in county rise to six
Youngsville man jailed after inappropriate messages to alleged 15-year-old
Obituaries
Barbara L. DeSantis
Barbara L. DeSantis, 70, of Pleasanton, CA, and formerly of Warren, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc. A complete obituary will be published when made available.
Mildred P. VanHouten
Richard and Patricia McChesney
Bruce Raimer Forsgren
Letters To Editor
Readers' Speak
DEP takes proper step Dear Editor, In a recent article in this paper, new rules for finding and repairing gas leaks in new and existing wells and infrastructure, along with ending venting and flaring of methane were recommended by the Department of Environmental Protection and Gov. Josh Shapiro. I strongly support these being implemented…