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Clarendon man charged with careless driving after Sunday accident

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Two people were taken by Stat MedEvac to Penn Highlands DuBois after an accident at 9:19 p.m. Sunday on Morrison Run Road south of Route 6 in Mead Township. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Levi N. Hoffman, 21, of Clarendon was driving north on Morrison Run Road, a single-lane, dirt road with forest, embankments and waterways on either side. The vehicle was being driven around 45 miles an hour when Hoffman reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went off the east side of the road, hitting a tree on the edge of a 30 foot drop off embankment and then rolling down ...

Pollster says environment 'toxic' for GOP ahead of elections

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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 ...

New rule would switch customers back to default utility supplier

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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 ...

Local company celebrates 125th anniversary

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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 ...

School board to consider $83,399 snowplow truck purchase

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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 ...

Measles roundtable held for feedback in Mifflin County

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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, ...