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Warren man’s motion to withdraw guilty plea denied

Local News July 30, 2026

A Warren man’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea entered in May in relation to three felony charges related to a missing New York teenager has been denied. Michael J. Bundy III, 25, pleaded guilty in the Court of Common Pleas on May 7 to one count of second-degree statutory sexual assault: 8-11 years older, one count of second-degree felony aggravated indecent assault – forcible compulsion and one count of third-degree felony corruption of minors – defendant age 18 or over. The rest of the remaining 13 charges were not prosecuted. After the plea, according to online court ...

On The Record

Cops & Court Report July 30, 2026

C. WARREN COUNTY – DISTRICT JUDGE RAYMOND ZYDONIK Public drunkenness. Robert G. Culbertson, 43, of Warren was charged with public drunkenness and similar misconduct July 23 by Warren City Police after an alleged incident July 7 in Warren. Procuring a weapon as an inmate. Richard L. Sweet, 53, of Warren was charged with procuring, making, etc. a weapon as an inmate, institutional vandalism of an educational facility and criminal mischief - damaging property July 24 by Warren City Police after an alleged incident July 21 in Warren. Disorderly conduct. Kain M. Colburn, 20 of ...

Chapman Dam Road work set for next week

Local News July 30, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be replacing a pipe under Chapman Dam Road in Pleasant Township, Warren County next week. The pipe is located approximately 800 feet west of the intersection of Chapman Dam Road (Route 2006) and Mohawk Avenue (Route 2003). Construction is expected to happen from Monday to Aug. 7. There will be a daylight closure near the work area on Tuesday. Access for first responders will be available. Drivers should anticipate lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers during other workdays. Work will be completed by ...

County woman honored as Window Keeper

Local News July 30, 2026

PA Humanities has announced the second group of honorees selected through The Window Keeper: Civic Honors, an ongoing statewide initiative recognizing Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life through the power of the humanities. The 30 new Window Keepers were nominated by people in their own communities and join the 25 inaugural honorees announced this spring. Nominations remain open through Aug. 16, with the final group of Window Keepers to be announced in the fall. A Warren County woman is included in the list. Erin Wallace is the ...

PennDOT announces proposal to replace for Route 27 bridge

Local News July 30, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the plans for a project to replace the bridge that carries Route 27 over Caldwell Creek in Eldred Township, Warren County. The bridge is located on Route 27 between the intersection with Star Hill Road and the ...

State art council unveils artwork for America250

Local News July 30, 2026

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) and representatives of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) gathered in the Capitol rotunda this to unveil a student-created artwork titled Many Communities, One Commonwealth. Following the event, Gov. Josh Shapiro also met with the ...