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EOC outlines programs at council meeting

Local News October 5, 2026

A representative of the Warren-Forest County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) outlined the agency’s broad range of services and future housing plans during Monday’s City Council meeting. Tressa Sweeney, Executive Directory of the Warren-Forest County Economic Opportunity Council, spoke to council members about the organization’s work across Warren and Forest counties, emphasizing the agency’s goal of helping residents address immediate needs while also building long-term stability. “We’re often the voice and advocate for an individual or household because they don’t ...

Honoring a Legend

Local News October 5, 2026

Several locations around the county celebrated the inaugural Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25, a day honoring the country music legend in a nod to her smash hit song and movie “9 to 5.” Dolly Parton has inspired generations through her unwavering commitment to literacy, education, ...

Diamond Divas bring travel softball tourney to Warren

Local News October 3, 2026

A local travel sports organization is continuing to grow its presence in the Warren community while giving young athletes more opportunities to compete, develop their skills and enjoy the game. The Allegheny Diamond Divas, founded by Adam Cassell in June 2025, began as a travel softball ...

PennDOT welcomes proposals for transportation improvements

Local News October 3, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) announced today that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through Oct. 31. Instructions on how to submit a project and information on the unsolicited proposal review process can be found on the state's P3 website. PennDOT holds an unsolicited proposal period in April and October each year. The submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects, infrastructure, and services. During this period, the private sector can submit proposals ...

Pennsylvania State Police announces opening of new trooper hiring cycle

Local News October 3, 2026

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) opened a new selection cycle for women and men considering a rewarding career as a state trooper. Since Gov.Josh Shapiro took office, violent crime has gone down 16%, and homicides have decreased by 39%. He built on this progress by signing the 2026-27 state budget, which invests $16.2 million to support four additional cadet classes for the PSP, approximately 380 Troopers, delivering in full on his core promise to put 2,000 more law enforcement officers and Troopers on the beat in our communities. To date, the Governor has secured funding for 16 ...

Continued sports decline prompts discussion

Local News October 3, 2026

Warren County School District officials are considering a student survey to better understand how students spend their time outside the classroom as the school board examines participation numbers in athletics and other extracurricular activities. The discussion took place Monday during the School Board’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Board members reviewed participation figures for fall sports and noted that several programs were at or near the district’s minimum participation thresholds. The numbers prompted discussion about whether changing student interests, competing ...