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‘Great pediatrician for the families of Warren County’

Dr. David McConnell was born in Washington D.C. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Haverford College in 1967 and attained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Duke University in 1971. He completed his internship/residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh from 1971 to ...

80th anniversary

Photo submitted to Times Observer WCCBI member, Burns and Burns Associates, Inc. celebrated its in northwestern Pennsylvania recently. From left, at its Hickory Street, Warren, location, are WCCBI’s John Papalia, Jodi Papalia, Joselyn Habjanetz, Alexis Burns, Tim Wiltsie, John Fauzey, and ...

Weight loss challenge: Companies building up by slimming down

There’s strength in numbers. There are also trophies when numbers go down — if those numbers are on the scale. Warren General Hospital is sponsoring the “Biggest Loser Corporate Challenge.” It will begin on Monday, Jan. 13, and conclude on May 29. The weight loss challenge is intended to build on the success of the Wednesday Wellness Walks held earlier in the year. More than 350 people took part in the walks through downtown Warren. Both the walks and the upcoming challenges are focused on promoting the health and wellness of the local community as ways to address some ...

Several Darling’s pharmacies closing

Several Warren County pharmacies will be closing next week. Darling’s Family of Services Owner Chris Darling announced on Wednesday that pharmacies in Warren, North Warren, Youngsville, and Tidioute, as well as Bradford in McKean County, will be closing. Additional Darling pharmacies in ...

Yes Parking

Visitors to downtown Warren may have a little more change in their pockets goin’ jing-a-ling-a-ling — at least for the next couple days. Representatives of ErieBank presented a check to the city on Wednesday that will cover on-street parking fees today and Friday. Meters will be ...

Tax hike included in 2020 budget plan

The Warren County Commissioners have proposed a .25 mill tax increase as part of the county’s 2020 proposed budget. The $18.9 million spending package will be formally approved by the commissioners during a meeting set for Dec. 26. The budget details total revenue of $18,918,355 and total expenses $250 lower. Employee wage/salary/overtime/longevity accounts for over $7 million of the budget as well as an additional $3,210,000 for healthcare. The tax increase, according to a statement from the commissioners, “ is primarily due to existing union contract wage changes, ...