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City Council adopts ordinance for naming properties

The Warren City Council has approved a new ordinance establishing a formal process for naming and dedicating municipally owned properties and facilities, following months of discussion sparked by public interest in renaming the Third Avenue Bridge. The ordinance, developed by the Warren Planning Commission, creates a standardized application and review process for future naming requests involving city-owned parks, facilities, structures and infrastructure. Planning Commission members unanimously recommended adoption of the measure during their April meeting after spending months ...

State reminds motorcyclists, drivers to share road

With motorcycle riding season in full swing, the Shapiro Administration is reminding Pennsylvanians that training, preparation, and safe riding can keep motorcyclists safe on the road. There were 2,927 crashes involving motorcycles on Pennsylvania roads in 2025, resulting in 186 fatalities: that is a decrease of 376 crashes and 33 fatalities compared to 2024. “Any decrease in crashes and deaths on our roads is great news, but the only acceptable number of deaths is zero,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Drivers and motorcyclists should continue to share the road safely ...

Daughters of American Revolution welcome new members

The General Joseph Warren Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed its newest members, Casey Ferry, and daughter, Natasha Ferry. Both were eligible for membership in the DAR through their ancestor, Dewalt Mechlin. Ensign Mechlin was born in 1731 and enlisted in the 8th ...

Agency to modify Wicked Warren’s loan

JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown Local Development Corporation is modifying its loan with Wicked Warren’s on Third Street. Conversations regarding modification of the loan began in October, and approval of the modifications was up for consideration during the latest JLDC meeting. Aili Makuch, ...

Four Flags Ceremony to honor Warren history

The annual Four Flags ceremony will return to Warren this Saturday at 10 a.m. at Heritage Point in Crescent Park, continuing a long-standing tradition that honors the groups who once occupied and governed the region. The ceremony recognizes the Native Americans, French, English and Americans ...