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Discovery of handgun is under investigation

The discovery of a loaded handgun in a restroom is under investigation. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the gun was found at Warren Lowe's. The individual claimed it was loaded after it was found by a worker. Law enforcement verified a gun was found but said it was Saturday night when it was discovered. The officer had no knowledge to whether the pistol was loaded or not. Pennsylvania State Police handled the call, but cannot release any information at this time. Store management directed the reporter to Lowe's public relations department but did not receive a ...

Annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser is Saturday

The Jefferson DeFrees Family Center is bringing big rigs - and a touch of radio-controlled cars - to Betts Park this weekend. The seventh annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday featuring trucks and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. A VIP hour will run from ...

On the record

C. WARREN COUNTY – DISTRICT JUDGE RAYMOND ZYDONIK Harassment. Stephen T. Proper, 47, of Erie was charged with harassment - subject other to physical contact May 31 by State Police at Warren after an alleged incident May 30 in Sheffield Township. Harassment. Heather A. Jackson, 46, of Erie was charged with harassment - subject other to physical contact May 31 by State Police at Warren after an alleged incident May 30 in Sheffield Township. Corruption of minors. Miley N. Halsey, 18, of Bear Lake was charged with five first-degree misdemeanors of corruption of minors May 28 by ...

Seneca, Pa., man pleads guilty to drug charge

A Seneca, Pa., man charged after a November traffic stop in Youngsville Borough has pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge. Zachariah L. Witt, 41,was charged with two counts of felony manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, misdemeanor firearm not to be carried without license, misdemeanor manufacture etc. controlled substance, misdemeanor intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered and use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Witt pleaded guilty in early May to the felony manufacture, delivery or possession with ...

‘Genuine Connection’

Students from Beaty-Warren Middle School and Warren Area Elementary Center were recognized for their outstanding writing and patriotism as part of the Annual American Legion Essay Contest. This year's contest theme, “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and the Veterans who Fought for ...

Divided state House passes school cell phone ban

A deeply divided state House on Monday gave final approval to a bill to require school districts to prohibit student cell phone use during the school day, with exceptions. The issue divided lawmakers within parties. Lawmakers who are parents said it had been discussed in their homes. The ...