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School board advances proposed policies on generative AI, drones

The Warren County School District is moving forward with proposed policies governing the use of generative artificial intelligence and unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones. The two policies were presented Monday during the district’s Committee of the Whole meeting as informational items. Board members indicated they will advance both policies to first and second readings at the board’s meeting in two weeks. The proposed generative artificial intelligence policy would establish rules for the use of AI tools by students, employees and other authorized users throughout the ...

ANF donates fire engine to Cherry Grove VFD

The Allegheny National Forest has donated a fire engine to the Cherry Grove Volunteer Fire Department. The transfer, made possible through the Federal Excess Property Program, places surplus federal equipment into the hands of local emergency responders to support public safety and wildfire ...

UPDATE: Sheffield man sentenced to additional five months confinement after parole violation

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED A Sheffield man has been found guilty of violating his probation and has had his sentence lengthened by five months. Tyler Ordiway, 26, had been sentenced in 2021 by former Judge Maureen Skerda in the Court of Common Pleas to 10 to 30 months incarceration, $2,025 in fines and fees, sex offender treatment and submission of a DNA sample on a count of third-degree felony child pornography. Online court docket information shows Ordiway was released in October 2025 from SCI Smithfield, with the conditions of his probation set with the Warren County Adult ...

Cedric the Entertainer to perform in Salamanca in January

Cedric the Entertainer will bring his vaunted stand-up act to the Seneca Allegany Casino stage in January. Beginning in the 1990s, Cedric the Entertainer built a career in stand-up comedy, as well as in film, television, and voice acting, earning recognition for his contributions to ...

Kalbfus Rod & Gun Club to host fall shoot Saturday

The Kalbfus Rod & Gun Club will hold its fall sporting shoot on Sunday, Oct. 4. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. There will be 100 targets from 20 stations. Entry fee is $65 with junior fee for those under age 18 costs $50. Lewis Class Entry is included. ...