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Pair charged in Saturday Busti shooting

BUSTI — A pair of Jamestown residents have been charged in a shooting that took place early Saturday in the town of Busti. At approximately 4 a.m., officers from the Lakewood-Busti Police Department were dispatched to Cummins Engine for a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female who had sustained a gunshot wound. Due to the severity of her injuries, she was transported and later airlifted to UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa., for further medical treatment. The subsequent investigation determined that the shooting incident occurred at a residence on Big ...

Draft House in city announces closing

In a Facebook post from Sunday night, a Warren restaurant announced it is closed. The Draft House at 707 Pennsylvania Ave. E. noted “with both gratitude and heavy hearts that we announce the closing of the Draft House. “We would like to thank every customer, employee, friend, and family member who walked through our doors and supported us over the years. Your loyalty, kindness, and patronage made this journey possible. “While our doors may be closing, the memories, friendships, and love shared here will remain with us forever.” The post was signed by the Foleys, who ...

McCormick wants to create a national commission on robotics

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., is among a bipartisan group of lawmakers who want to establish a national commission on robotics. Last week, McCormick, fellow Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young, and Democrats John Hickenlooper and Martin Heinrich introduced the National Commission on ...

House proposal would limit online gambling from inside schools

A state lawmaker wants students focused on learning reading, writing and arithmetic - not gambling. Rep. Jason Ortitay, R-Canonsburg, has introduced House Bill 2631 to require online gaming and sports wagering operators to block access to their platforms from inside Pennsylvania schools, ...

Briefs

Hunting licenses go on sale Hunting license sales are scheduled for Warren County. The Treasurer’s office will open at 8 a.m. Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 to accommodate those who wish to come in and get them when they go on sale. The remainder of that week, the office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All hunters are guaranteed an antlerless license if they purchase their license anytime June 22 and to July 25. Non-residents can purchase as of July 13. The second round will begin July 27 and 28, which will also open early for those days at 8 a.m. Deer Management ...