Submitted by Michelle Gray Pictured is Warren County Historical Society President Jennifer Fromknecht presenting Nick Geckle with his $500 1st Place cash prize for the Warren’s Founders’ Day Raffle fundraiser.

The Warren County Historical Society’s winner of the 2026 Warren’s Founders’ Day raffle is Nick Geckle. An employee at Country Fair on the east side of Warren, Geckel purchased his ticket from retired treasurer of the historical society, Robert Duffy. This board-driven raffle fundraiser benefits educational programming offered by the organization such as the Educational Trunks, school and summer camp tours, and the Oakland Cemetery Picnic & Tour which is scheduled for August 2, 2026.

The Historical Society extends a special thank you to this year’s donors: Allegheny Outfitters, Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Baldy’s Full Swing Indoor Golf, Bent Run, Paula Bogart, Ike & Sue Borland, Bough & Bend Floral, John Bowler, Norm Chamberlain, City Ice & Beverage Co, Cobham Park Self Storage, Cornerstone Lounge, Mark & Pat Evans, Michelle Gray, Caroline Johnson, Lawson’s West End Takeout, Little Caesars, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Napoli Pizza & Restaurant, Northwest Savings Bank, Joanne Oviatt, Papa Johns, Ellen Paquette, Peppermill Restaurant, Pennsylvania General Energy Company, LLC, Plaza Restaurant, Greg Porter, Pub 302 & Eatery, Studio 329, Targeted Pet Treats, Warren Cycle Shop, Warren Eagles Club, Warren General Hospital Gift Shop, Warren Lodge #223 B.P.O. Elks, Warren Moose Lodge 109, Wrapped & Rooted, and Yankee Bush Productions.

For more information, please visit warrenhistory.org.