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Community July 14, 2026

Warren man graduates from Quinnipiac Oscar Lin of Warren, received a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from Quinnipiac University during a commencement ceremony held in May. Caregivers Support Group to meet The July meeting of the Caregivers Support Group-Warren will be held on Monday at noon at Betts Park. There will be a picnic lunch with pizza and beverages provided. Participants should bring their own table service and one of the following: a dish to pass or a snack to share or a dessert. Reservations are requested but not required. For more information, please call ...

True U.S. colors

Local News July 14, 2026

American holidays are celebrated with fireworks, parades and decorations that symbolize the hard-won freedoms and liberties. Meaningful tributes to the past, present and future service members who defend our nation deserve recognition for their courage to serve. For third-generation Air Force veteran Sean Coggin, decorating for the Fourth of July is more than a holiday tradition — it is a tribute to a legacy of sacrifice. This year, his deeply personal display of patriotism took center stage when his front porch and yard won first place in the town's local holiday decorating ...

N.Y. man has bail revoked in false firearm statement case

Local News July 14, 2026

Bail has been revoked and forfeited by a Falconer, N.Y., man who has pleaded guilty to making a false written statement in the purchase, delivery or transfer of a firearm. Brent Frary had withdrawn a guilty plea he had made in October prior to sentencing in November by Judge Gregory Hammond in the Court of Common Pleas. The Warren County Public Defender’s Office made a motion to withdraw the guilty plea, which Hammond then granted. Frary then pleaded guilty during a motions hearing in May to third-degree felony making a false written statement in the purchase, delivery or transfer ...

Shapiro signs $50.8B state budget amid praise, barbs

Local News July 14, 2026

Bridging a deficit in part by delaying some payments and reclaiming money from what they called the "couch cushions" of state government, lawmakers on Sunday approved a $50.8 billion budget for 2026-27 that immediately got the signature of Gov. Josh Shapiro. The final product came together ...

County resident graduates from cyber charter school

Local News July 14, 2026

Lillian Yoder from Warren County took their next steps toward college, careers, and beyond as a member of Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2026. Yoder was among the 699 graduates from the statewide STEM-focused cyber school celebrated during an in-person commencement ceremony on June 4 at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. “The members of the Reach Cyber Class of 2026 are a powerful example of what can happen when students are given the flexibility and support to learn in ways that work best for them,” said Jane Swan, CEO of Reach Cyber Charter School. “They ...

Scandinavian folk festival comes to Jamestown on Saturday, Sunday

Local News July 14, 2026

Jamestown, which had the highest percent of Swedish born citizens of any city in the United States by 1920, will host its 23rd annual Scandinavian Folk Festival at the Northwest Arena on Saturday and Sunday. "We expect 1,200 people attending this year's Festival," says co-coordinator Donald Sandy. "Most are local (Southwestern NY and Northwestern PA) but also other states such as Ohio. A few years ago, we did a zip code study at the gate and found people attending from 28 different states and three foreign countries. It is the only event of its kind from New York City to Chicago and ...