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USDA confirms layoffs coming to ANF

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a series of layoffs affecting probationary, non-firefighting employees within the Forest Service, including positions in Allegheny National Forest. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline government operations and reduce ...

Sex offender with local ties jailed

A Warren man has been jailed on $50,000 bail after allegedly failing to update his address as required under Megan’s Law. Joshua Lee Glover, 44, was arrested on February 19 by Pennsylvania State Police after authorities followed up on a Megan's Law tip indicating he was not residing at his ...

DA’s office adds TruNarc, plate readers

The Warren County District Attorney's Office has acquired a new tool to assist law enforcement combat drug trafficking. With funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the drug task force has purchased a TruNarc handheld device that revolutionizes drug detection in ...

Lawmaker wants character requirements banned from concealed carry permits

A state lawmaker wants to remove “character and reputation” provisions included in the state’s License to Carry Firearms permits. Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-West Newton, is circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum that would remove the character and reputation provision references on the ...

Mother-daughter duo honored with ANF Chapter NCTA award

The Allegheny National Forest Chapter of the North Country Trail Association (NCTA) has recognized Donna Bailey and Kim Gustafson as recipients of the ANF Chapter NCTA Honor Award. The award is presented annually to volunteers. Bailey and Gustafson have been integral members of the Allegheny ...