Breaking News

Local News

Domestic incident led to felony gun charges

A domestic incident in February led Warren police officers to get the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms involved in what turned out to be a series of straw purchases of firearms from two Warren businesses. Two Buffalo residents face several felony charges in Pennsylvania involving false statements involving the sale or transfer of firearms in April after an investigation by a Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation detective who is attached to the federal ATF bureau. Alexander E. Jones, 33, of Buffalo, is charged with six counts of third-degree felony ...

State invests $21M to support victims of crime, prevent youth violence and delinquency

This week, members of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved more than $21 million in state and federal grants to make communities safer, support victims of crime, reduce youth violence and substance use, and support individuals in county jails with life-saving treatment to overcome opioid and substance use disorders. “This approved funding represents meaningful investments in safer, healthier communities across Pennsylvania,” said Kirsten Kenyon, PCCD Executive Director. “From expanding services for child victims of sexual abuse and resources for ...

Chief Cornplanter Council holds volunteer recognition dinner

The Chief Cornplanter Council, Boy Scouts of America recently held its annual volunteer recognition dinner. The Silver Beaver Award recognizes registered scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within the council. The District Award of Merit is given to a ...

State makes parks, forests more accessible for visitors

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced DCNR installed new and expanded accessibility tools across Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, including at Cowans Gap State Park in Fulton County. These improvements include new online accessibility planning tools, communication boards, colorblind glasses, and Handy Talker communication lanyards, along with continued investments in accessible trails, boat launches, hunting areas, wildlife viewing areas, and playgrounds. "Everyone should be able to enjoy the physical and mental health ...

Warren RDA rejects demo plans for site

The Warren Redevelopment Authority declined to award a demolition contract for the long-vacant property at 231-237 Pennsylvania Avenue West, effectively postponing demolition plans and reopening discussions with a local nonprofit group seeking to redevelop the historic structure. The special ...

Playing the part

A few days following their main performance, students from the Struthers Library Theater Academy gave a second (impromptu) performance of their show “Let Freedom Sing” at the quarterly dinner meeting for the Association of College Women. Entering its 100th year this fall, the Association ...