It wasn't "The Little Engine That Could" that stopped in Ripley, N.Y., at noon Tuesday. It was the Big Engine That Definitely Can. A cheer went up from the more than 5,000 people who gathered where Route 76 crosses the railroad tracks when Union Pacific's "Big Boy", the world's largest ...
A Pittsfield man who was sentenced in March to serve time behind bars will now spend an additional 5 to 10 years in prison. Tyler Engle was sentenced Friday on three dockets by President Judge Gregory Hammond of the Court of Common Pleas. Engle, 33, has been sentenced to between 5 years and 10 years in prison to satisfy guilty pleas on three court dockets. On the first docket, Engle faced a second-degree felony charge of possession of controlled substances/contraband by an inmate and felony manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver. He pleaded guilty ...
The state House of Representatives has passed a digital advertising tax - though what kind of reception the legislation receives in the state Senate is yet to be seen. House Bill 1678, was approved 139-63, with 35 Republicans voting in favor of the legislation. Rep. Kathy Rapp, R-Warren, voted against the bill. But, with 35 Republican votes in the state House of Representatives it’s possible the digital advertising tax could make it through the Senate. Introduced by state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Philadelphia.; Aerion Abney, D-Allegheny; and John Inglis, D-Allegheny, HB 1678 ...
A complaint from a reader about a purse search at the Warren movie theater has sparked discussion about bag inspection policies, customer expectations, and how theaters balance security, business needs and the movie-going experience. The issue came after a local moviegoer shared an ...
The Warren County YMCA is partnering with the Bean Bank in Youngsville for a “Coffee Connection” for all active military, veterans and their families. The meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of every month from noon to 2 p.m. The Be Well Warrior is a program that advocates, engages and supports military, veterans and their families through community networking and events. It also serves as a system of support. The Bean Bank is located at 117 E. Main St., Youngsville. For more information, contact the Be Well Coordinator at the Warren YMCA at 814-726-0110 or email: ...
Hospice of Warren County is excited to announce their Summer Wonders Raffle. Residents can take a chance on winning big while supporting the Hospice of Warren County mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care and grief support to all Warren County residents. Enjoy the richness of Summer in this beautiful region with the Summer Wonders Prize Package including a kayak trip for four on the majestic Allegheny River (donated by Allegheny Outfitters); Half day fly fishing excursion (donated by Gary Kell), Portable fish finder, MFC waterproof fly box, Scientific Angler fly tying ...
