Republicans who want to keep at least one leg of Harrisburg's three-legged governance stool have a "block out the noise" attitude in an election campaign where some think Democrats could grab all three: the Senate, House, and Governor's Office. James Markley, executive director of the ...
Pennsylvania utility regulators are expected to decide soon on a proposal that has sparked a dispute over consumer protections, competition in the state’s retail electricity market, and the potential impact on electricity prices. In February, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania filed a petition with the PUC proposing changes to its Default Service Plan, or DSP, for June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2031. The utility serves more than 2 million customers across four service territories – Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, and West Penn Power. Customers would still have the option to purchase ...
As a cornerstone of the Warren business community, Betts Industries is celebrating 125 years of manufacturing excellence. The tank-truck equipment manufacturer recently hosted an open house to mark the milestone. Last month's event welcomed visitors with self-guided tours, live equipment ...
The Warren County School District Board of School Directors will consider purchasing a new Ford F-350 truck equipped with a plow for up to $83,399 during its Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for today. According to the meeting agenda, the proposed purchase would be made through the Co-Stars purchasing program from Tri-Star Ford of Blairsville. Board members also will consider a professional services agreement with HRLC Architects for design and construction administration related to the Sheffield Partial Roof Replacement Project. Under Finance, the board will consider ...
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen convened a roundtable discussion with Mifflin County health care leaders last week to gather direct feedback and hear firsthand how the county is responding to Pennsylvania’s ongoing measles outbreak. Mifflin County has experienced the second highest number of confirmed measles cases, behind Lancaster County, during Pennsylvania’s outbreak, with 193 cases in 2026. Tragically, Mifflin County has experienced one measles-associated death. “Our state metrics and data tell part of the story of the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, ...
=A Warren resident’s attempt to have his sentence reconsidered has been denied. Nathaniel W. Stahlman, 19, was charged in January with first-degree felony unlawful contact with a minor - sexual offenses, third-degree felony unlawful contact with a minor - open lewdness and third-degree felony criminal use of a communication facility, pleading guilty in May to first-degree felony unlawful contact with a minor - sexual offenses and third-degree felony criminal use of a communication facility. Stahlman was sentenced on Aug. 21 by Judge Todd Woodin in the Court of Common Pleas to 22 ...
