ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday while approaching the Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. The aircraft plummeted into the Potomac River. Everyone on board was feared dead, officials said ...
The Justice Department announced Thursday an agreement with Sugar Grove Township and the Sugar Grove Area Sewage Authority to resolve allegations they violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act by enacting and enforcing two ordinances against Old Order Amish residents: one mandating that certain households connect to the Township’s municipal sewage system, which requires the use of an electric grinder pump, and one banning privies on property intended for permanent residence. The lawsuit alleges these acts substantially burdened Old Order Amish residents’ ...
A proposed surface mining project, known as the Jackson Run Pit, is under consideration for development on Jackson Run Road, between Creamery and Miller Hill Roads. The project is planned by Allegheny Aggregate, Inc. on property owned by Phillip and Rebecca Hampson. The project requires a special exception, which will be determined by a hearing board after a public meeting. This meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the commissioners' office. During this session, the board will review the proposal and hear feedback from the community before making a final ...
In a contentious and emotional meeting Monday night, the Warren County School board voted to close both Sheffield and Youngsville High Schools, consolidating the county’s high school students into two centralized locations. The meeting was standing room only, with passionate community ...
Northwest Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company for Northwest Bank, and Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc., the multi-bank holding company of Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger whereby Northwest will acquire Penns Woods in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $270.4 million. Combining the two organizations will significantly enhance the combined company’s presence in North Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Williamsport, Penns Woods has approximately $2.3 ...
Delivery of the Times Observer during the rest of the week could be affected by the lake-effect snowstorm that is forecast to impact Warren County through Saturday. Because of this, the Times Observer will offer free web access for its online content through Sunday. In addition, print subscribers will have continue to have access to our electronic edition.
