SHEFFIELD — Michelle Swearer has spent years battling serious health issues. She was first diagnosed with Stage 3 Non Hodgkin lymphoma in 2008 and underwent aggressive chemotherapy and lengthy hospital stays before reaching remission. In the years that followed that health ordeal, she ...
A Warren man has been jailed on $250,000 bail after being accused by the State Police at Warren of 22 felony charges that include rape of a child. David M. Lorenz, 38, of Warren was arraigned Friday by Magisterial District Court Judge Daniel Miller after charges were filed Thursday by the State Police. Miller set bail at $250,000 and Lorenz was taken to the Warren County Prison after being unable to post bail, according to online court docket information. Charges filed include: three counts of first-degree felony rape of a child, three counts of first-degree felony statutory sexual ...
TIDIOUTE — Residents served by the Southwest Warren County Municipal Authority (SWCMA) will remain under a boil water advisory for at least another month as state environmental officials say the authority's water treatment plant has not yet returned to acceptable operating levels. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) confirmed the advisory has been extended because the treatment plant continues to experience filtration problems despite ongoing maintenance and repairs. "Treatment plant performance has not returned to acceptable levels, despite the actions ...
After Barb Matson retired and found herself with extra time, she felt it was time to give back to the community. After some soul searching and prayer in her retirement, Matson said, “Seeking what God would have me do in my retirement years, it was impressed upon me that one does not have ...
ASHLAND – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the funeral arrangements for Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who lost his life in the line of duty on Wednesday. The services will be held at the North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, located at 15 Academy Lane in Ashland. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, from 8 to 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. The visitation and funeral service are open to the public. Burial services will be private. There will be heavy traffic volume in the area, including Route 61, with delays expected throughout the day. ...
