DA to not seek re-election, shift focus to marijuana advocacy

December 28, 2023

Warren County District Attorney Rob Greene will not seek a fourth term and will instead shift his focus to advocacy on the issue of marijuana. Greene made the announcement Thursday afternoon. “Twelve years of working for the government is enough,” he said. “I feel I can better represent the people and make a larger impact on freedom in the private sector.” Greene was first elected to the top law enforcement role in 2013 and his current term runs through December 2025. “I am a freedom loving, Second Amendment, small government, Republican district attorney from a rural Pa. ...

Thompson reveals battle with prostate cancer

December 6, 2023

U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson revealed on Tuesday he is battling prostate cancer. In a post on the social media site X, which is formerly Twitter, the Congressman who represents Warren County made the announcement. "After a routine physical and subsequent tests, I was recently diagnosed with ...

Warren County under lake effect snow warning until early Wednesday

November 27, 2023

If the National Weather Service is correct, the weather outside is going to be frightful. Warren County is under a lake effect snow warning that went in effect early Monday morning through 1 a.m. Wednesday. An advisory from the NWS projects six to 10 inches of “heavy lake effect snow” north of US 6 “and lesser amounts across the southern part of the county.” The worst of it is projected for Monday night into Tuesday “when snow rates may reach 1" per hour for brief times within the strongest snow bands. Gusty winds will also lead to blowing and drifting snow. “Travel could ...

Cambridge Warren closing doors at end of year

November 17, 2023

Cambridge Warren will close at the end of the year. According to a post on social media from the Rouse Estate, a competing care facility, Cambridge Warren will shut its doors effective Dec. 31. “With great sympathy, the Rouse would like to address the news of the closure of Cambridge Warren Senior Living, effective December 31,” the post reads. “As a fellow provider in the long-term care community, we recognize the challenges and emotions associated with such decisions and the impact they will have on residents, their families, and the dedicated staff.” A representative of ...

Burham pleads guilty to kidnapping, escape charges

November 9, 2023

Michael Burham, who escaped from Warren County Jail over the summer and the prime suspect in a Jamestown homicide case, pleaded guilty this afternoon to charges of kidnapping, recklessly endangering another person, terroristic threats, theft and burglary. Burham also pleaded guilty to a ...

Lindvay holds school board seat, Cashman defeats write-in challenge

November 8, 2023

The fight against reconfiguration in the Warren County School District has sent four new members to the Warren County School Board. But the failure to get a fifth across the line means that an attempt to reshape the board won't have the majority it looked like it would after the primary in ...