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Disabled see rise in employment, wages in state

Local News October 22, 2026

As Pennsylvania recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) is celebrating significant progress in helping Pennsylvanians secure meaningful employment through its Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). From program year 2022 to program year 2024, the number of OVR customers who secured employment increased by 13 percent, while their average hourly wages grew by 11 percent, reflecting continued progress in expanding career opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the ...

Local News October 22, 2026

The Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry was among 20 organizations in the 2026 PA Wilds Community Engagement Mini-Grant program. Each recipient received $4,000 to support a project within the rural 13-county region. WCCBI, along with key partners, recently purchased and ...

Warren Walk to End Alzheimer's held, donations accepted through Dec. 31

Local News October 22, 2026

Nearly 100 walkers, representing local businesses, families, and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease, gathered at Betts Park recently for the Warren Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Participants took part in the Promise Garden ceremony, a tribute in which participants carry flowers of ...

PennDOT highlights safety around school buses

Local News October 22, 2026

In connection with National School Bus Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Highway Safety Network are reminding drivers and pedestrians how to stay safe around school buses. Each year, PennDOT participates in National School Bus Safety Week, which is celebrated in October by the National Association for Pupil Transportation. This year’s awareness campaign runs through Friday, with a theme of “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." “Making sure children understand how to walk safely to school or the bus stop should be part of every family’s ...

Sugar Grove man indicted by federal grand jury on child porn possession

Pump prices keep rising in region

Local News October 21, 2026

Gas prices are 12 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.698 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The price in Warren is around $4.77 per gallon. Overall, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down six cents from last week at $4.29 even though crude oil prices are up to around $100 per barrel. The national average has stayed above $4 per gallon since late July and is currently more than a dollar higher than it was this time last year. The fall months typically bring lower gas prices, but volatility in the oil market has led to ...