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Ogden offers $1M advertising matching grant program

Warren County businesses can now apply for a grant to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Ogden Newspapers Inc., the parent company of the Times Observer, has established a $1 million fund to help local businesses get back to full strength by subsidizing local marketing efforts through matching advertising dollars. "We know businesses and workers here are hurting; we're hurting, too," Times Observer Publisher Robert Patchen said. "But if we can pull together as a community, we can weather this. Here at Times Observer, we want to do everything we can to help ...

Businesses impacted due to COVID-19

In an attempt to slow/stop the spread of COVID-19, businesses and organizations are shutting down or restricting access and hours. - Warren General Hospital will implement a NO VISITOR policy. The exceptions will be Maternity Health Care and those patients near end-of-life. In these cases, ...

Warren County companies suing Gov. Wolf over closure order

Two Warren County companies are among four that have sued Gov. Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine over Wolf’s order to close non-life sustaining businesses. The filing seeks “extraordinary relief” on an “emergency application” to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Two of the four entities are Blueberry Hill Public Golf Course and Lounge, Russell, and the Caledonia Land Company, which has a Cherry Grove Road, Clarendon address. They argue that the governor’s order “violates the following fundamental, constitutional rights” and makes several specific ...

Times Observer entrance closed for safety

Due to COVID-19 concerns, The Times Observer is closing its front doors to local foot traffic until further notice. The newspaper is still open for business by calling 723-8200 and making an appointment. Subscriptions can be paid online, slide between the front doors in an envelope with customer name, address and phone number, or made by calling 723-8200. This decision has been made for the continued safety of our customers and our staff. “We appreciate our customers’ business,” Publisher Robert Patchen said. “With safety in mind for our community, our customers, and our ...

WCCBI provides assistance

Surely you or someone you know owns or operates a local business. The coronavirus emergency is predicted to heavily impact businesses in our area, and they are potentially eligible to receive assistance once this crisis is over. All business owners are encouraged to print and fill out the ...

Limited hours

Walmart, Tops and other chains have temporarily limited hours for precautionary reasons during the coronavirus public health issue. Both Walmart (above) and Tops have signs on their doors in Warren notifying the public of a change to 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily hours of operation until further ...