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Warren man sentenced to prison in drug case

Local News October 6, 2026

One of the two Warren men accused of using the U.S. Postal Service to receive illegal drugs has been sentenced to between 4 and 8 years in prison. Kevin L. Campbell, 35, of Warren, pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy - manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver in August while charges of felony manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver; felony criminal attempt - manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, felony conspiracy - criminal use of a communication facility; and misdemeanor charges of ...

State data notes students feel safer in schools

Local News October 6, 2026

A statewide survey of more than 267,000 Pennsylvania students shows that investments under the Shapiro-Davis Administration in youth mental health and school safety are delivering positive outcomes. Mental health concerns, depression, and suicide‑risk indicators are all declining among the Commonwealth’s youth, according to a Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) presentation provided this week at the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee meeting. “The Pennsylvania Youth Survey continues to be one of our most valuable tools ...

Kinzua Heritage Folk School plans Saturday lesson

Local News October 6, 2026

The organizers of the Kinzua Heritage Festival have offered artisan and skills workshops to the public at various venues over the years. With improvements and the addition of a new building to the grounds, the group is now ready and able to offer these workshops and more, in one central ...

Senate panel backs bill to ensure medical cannabis access for terminally ill

Local News October 6, 2026

Ryan Bartell was 40, a teacher who worked with autistic children, when he entered a hospital experiencing severe but undiagnosed pain. He learned he had Stage IV pancreatic cancer. He lived seven more weeks before his death in Seattle in April, 2018. During that time, his father said on Thursday, it was medical cannabis that allowed Ryan Bartell to live with a dignity he would not have had otherwise. The Pennsylvania Senate Law & Justice Committee heard a statement from Jim Martell on Tuesday - and he reiterated major points in a phone interview on Thursday - supporting a bill to ...

CASA to host first Voices for Children Night

Local News October 5, 2026

CASA of Warren and Forest Counties will host its first Voices for Children Night on Oct. 14 at Bent Run Brewing Co. from 6 to 9 p.m., inviting members of the community to come together in support of children and families in the local child welfare system. The event will recognize the work and dedication of CASA volunteers and members of the organization’s advisory committee, who play an important role in advocating for children involved in the court system. Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from former foster youth and families as they share ...

Volunteers remove 1,000 pounds of trash from waterways

Local News October 5, 2026

More than 95 volunteers spent two Saturdays in September removing trash, tires and scrap metal from the Conewango and Clarion rivers and surrounding areas as part of local conservation efforts. The cleanups were organized with support from Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development ...