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Battle lines form over energy efficiency bill

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House Democrats appear ready to approve legislation that would implement new energy efficiency standards - and House Rep. Doyle Heffley is staunchly opposed. House Bill 660 was introduced in February 2025 and referred to the Energy Committee. It was laid on the table in March, with nothing ...

Pittsfield resident retires after 30 years with EmergyCare

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After 30 years of dedicated service with the EmergyCare team, Joyce (Lake) Strickland retired from EmergyCare after 30 years on Dec. 27. A Pittsfield resident and Youngsville High School class of 1979, Strickland was celebrated with a retirement luncheon recently surrounded by family, ...

Intercepted fentanyl packages land Warren man in jail

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A Warren man faces a felony drug distribution charge after a nearly year-long investigation by Conewango Township police. Samuel J. Hornacky, 23, of Warren was charged Monday with felony criminal attempt to manufacture, deliver or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver and misdemeanor ...

Proposal would allow chemical castration of sex offenders

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A proposal to allow judges to include castration as a condition in a child rapist’s sentencing is being revived in the state House of Representatives. Rep. Marla Brown, R-New Castle, is circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation she is drafting that would allow courts to order ...

Jail population decreasing; staffing issues persist

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The Warren County Prison’s population is decreasing - though staffing at the jail and providing mental health services to inmates is still a problem The warden provided a comprehensive operational report during a recent Warren County Prison Board of Inspectors meeting, saying the jail ...