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Wattsburg man charged after second jail incident

Local News July 29, 2026

A Wattsburg man faces additional charges after a second incident in the Warren County Jail in roughly two weeks. Richard L. Sweet, 53, was charged Friday with misdemeanor inmate procure etc. self with weapon, misdemeanor institutional vandalism of educational facility and criminal mischief - damaging property after an alleged July 21 incident in the Warren County Prison. A preliminary hearing will be held Wednesday in front of Magisterial District Court Judge Raymond Zydonik. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Warren police officers received a report from prison staff ...

Briefs

Local News Briefs July 29, 2026

Community picnic Saturday Elk Township Historical Society will host a community picnic on Saturday at 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Pavilion behind the Former Scandia School or inside the our Community Center, if rain. Barbecue hot dogs and tableware will be provided. Each family is asked to bring a generous tureen to share and their own drinks. Bring your lawn chairs, and meet your neighbors, while the kids are entertained with games. All are welcome.

Going with the flow

Local News July 29, 2026

In an effort to create awareness of the environment while adding some artistic beauty around the county, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards along with the PA Sea Grant, is sponsoring its inaugural project. The Warren Storm Drain Mural Project is seeking artists from the ...

New methane rules underway to reduce pollution from oil, gas operations

Local News July 29, 2026

New regulations to reduce methane emissions from new and existing oil and gas operations across Pennsylvania, including requirements to detect and repair leaks and phase out routine venting and flaring — two major sources of methane pollution, are in the works. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will develop rules requiring equipment and practices that reduce leaks from well sites, pipelines, and other oil and gas infrastructure, while reducing emissions from venting and flaring activities. “As a greenhouse gas, methane is more potent than carbon dioxide ...

City to celebrate completion of mural Thursday

Local News July 28, 2026

After weeks of transforming a downtown brick wall into a vibrant tribute to Warren’s history and heritage, the city is inviting the community to celebrate the completion of its newest public arts installation with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The ceremony will begin at ...

Drops in Bucket

Local News July 28, 2026

A creative idea that birthed in 2020 became a community connection before the end of 2023. The Bucket Brigade Pizza Co., owned and operated by Eric and Natalie Hastings has become well known for their presence in and around Warren County, especially for their give back events. As the ...