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Warren County Commissioners to make 9/11 Proclamation

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The Warren County Commissioners are scheduled to meet Wednesday with an agenda that includes service agreements, funding requests, property tax appeal settlements and a proclamation commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks The proclamation recognizes Sept. 11 as a day of remembrance and commemoration and notes that 2,977 people were killed in the attacks, including those aboard four planes, at the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon. It also honors Warren County firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, fire-police and other ...

Court orders property reassessments in Allegheny County

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Property owners in Allegheny County could soon have their tax rates change after a state court ordered a reassessment to begin next year. The ruling means millage rates would change in the commonwealth’s second-most populous county in 14 years. A recent investigation by The Center Square revealed that properties there are currently assessed at about half their value, meaning taxes on a $200,000 home or business are calculated as if they were only worth $100,000. This often leads to appeals by school districts when new residents move in, slapping them with a doubled tax bill after ...

Community mourns, offers support after fire

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Youngsville and surrounding areas have quickly stepped in to help after a family lost two young children and left an infant in critical condition in a house fire Sunday evening in Pleasant Valley Mobile Park in Brokenstraw Township A tragic and difficult time has the community coming together to support this family as navigating such a loss leaves many lost in what can be said for comfort. According to an obituary notice from Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, the children were Cohen D. Johnson, 3, and Hadley J. Johnson, 1. Loved ones are asking for help after everything was lost, ...

PennDOT, partners share tips for driving around heavy trucks

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PennDOT, partners share tips for driving around heavy trucks As the final stretch of summer travel season continues through Labor Day, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its safety partners are reminding everyone of the importance of using caution when driving around ...

‘Top notch’ farewell

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After two decades with the Warren Police Department, Chief Joseph Sproveri is stepping down from his position, bringing to a close a career marked by leadership, community involvement and continued professional development within the department. During remarks at Monday’s City Council ...

Three teens charged with squatting in city home

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Three Warren teens have been charged after allegedly squatting in a Conewango Avenue home. Aaron J. McMillen, 19, Akia Markham, 18, and Aubree S. Edwards, 19, all of Warren, were charged with first-degree felony burglary - overnight accommodation, no person present, third-degree felony criminal trespass - entering structure, and criminal mischief - damaging property on Monday after warrants were issued for their arrest. All three had left the home before police were able to respond. Bail was set at $5,000 by Magisterial District Judge Raymond Zydonik. McMillan is listed in the ...