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Code Red issued for air quality by state for Thursday

Local News July 15, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Red Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter (PM2.5) for Thursday. Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will be entering Pennsylvania’s northernmost counties and pushing into southern counties Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, creating Code Red concentrations of PM2.5. Residents are strongly encouraged to check www.airnow.gov for current conditions in their area. During Code Red Air Quality Alerts all residents should consider limiting their outdoor activities, and sensitive groups such ...

Sheffield playground funding request on agenda

Local News July 15, 2026

A new playground is coming to Sheffield Township this summer. The Warren County Commissioners are being asked to support the project through an Act 13 Greenway Program grant to help pay for the project. The request will be discussed at the commissioners’ meeting today. Sheffield is asking the county to support an Act 13 Greenway Program application to replace old and outdated playground equipment for 2- to 5-year old children in Memorial Park and to install a new infant/baby swing set. The town is asking for $14,360.22 in Act 13 funding, with a total project cost of $64,360.22 ...

Forest Service releases Rainbow impact report

Local News July 15, 2026

U.S. Forest Service officials estimate more than 1,700 people attended the Rainbow Family gathering in the Allegheny National Forest near Tidioute - though most left after the July 4 holiday. "The incident peaked on July 4 with an estimated attendance of 1,756 participants," the Forest ...

Sounds that ‘uplift’

Local News July 15, 2026

First Methodist Church invites the community to a special morning of worship and music featuring Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass on Sunday at 10 a.m. The renowned ensemble will participate throughout the entire worship service, presenting beloved hymn classics with a contemporary flair ...

Briefs

Local News Briefs July 15, 2026

Outdoor Club To Hike Sunday In Irvine, Pa. On Sunday, July 19, members of the Allegheny Outdoor Club will take part in a 2-3-mile easy hike at Anders Run and the Irvine-Newbold Estate on Dunns Edey Road in Irvine. The group will meet at 2 p.m. at the Anders Run Trailhead. Those attending should wear appropriate closed toe shoes and bring bug/tick spray. Linda Ross is the leader of this activity.

On the record

Cops & Court Report July 15, 2026

C. WARREN COUNTY – DISTRICT JUDGE RAYMOND ZYDONIK Public drunkenness. Tammy L. Swartz, 59, of Warren was charged with public drunkenness and similar misconduct July 14 by Warren City Police after an alleged incident July 10 in Warren. Disorderly conduct. Trent Harless, 21, of Warren was charged with disorderly conduct engaging in fighting July 8 by Warren City Police after an alleged incident June 27 in Warren. Disorderly conduct. Logan M. Swift, 22, of Pittsfield was charged with disorderly conduct engaging in fighting July 8 by Warren City Police after an alleged incident June ...