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All-County Musical to benefit PAWS Along the River

The curtain has risen on a beloved classic as the Warren County School District presents this year’s All-County Musical, “The Wizard of Oz” at the Warren Area High School Auditorium. Audiences of all ages are invited to join Dorothy, Toto, and their unforgettable friends on a magical journey down the Yellow Brick Road. Performances continue today at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The talented cast and crew, representing schools from across the county, have been working for months to bring this timeless story to life with music, heart, and plenty of Oz-style ...

JCC Announces Fall 2025 Graduates

Dr. Jessica Kubiak, vice president of Academic Affairs, and Ron Shidemantle, vice president for Student Experience, announced that 108 students earned degrees or certificates from the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses of Jamestown Community College in fall 2025. Six students earned highest honors with a 4.0 GPA. Forty-four students earned high honors with GPAs ranging from 3.50 to 3.99, and 14 students earned honors with GPAs between 3.25 and 3.49. Bradford, Pa.: Mindy Bouquin (A.A.S.: Health Information Technology) Corry, Pa.: Brant Xander (A.S.: Communication) Kane, ...

Little Bach, Junior Philomel perform

Photo submitted to the Times Observer Members of the Little Bach and Junior Philomel groups performed recently at the Warren Women’s Club. Emma Hughes performed Imagine by John Lennon and Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky. Libbey VanHouten performed Humming Song by Schumann and Diamonds on the ...

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First Methodist Church to host egg hunt, Palm Sunday breakfast The First Methodist Church, 200 Market St., Warren will hold its Easter egg hunt and a Palm Sunday breakfast on Sunday March 29. The Palm Sunday Breakfast is from 8:15 to 9:30 a..m and the Easter egg hunt is immediately following the 10 a.m. service. Caregiver Support Group to meet Monday The regular meeting of the Caregivers Support Group-Warren will be Monday, March 16, at noon at Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Pennsylvania Ave. E., Warren. Those attending should enter the building via the elevator ...

Elk Township road work included in state project

The state Department of Transportation invites the public to view the plans for a project to repair areas on four roads located in Crawford, Forest, Warren, and Venango counties. The project aims to correct and support the ground conditions underneath and adjacent to areas that are considered poor and experiencing various levels of failure which have resulted in declining road conditions. The proposed work at each location will vary based on the needs and improvements will include either stone-filled gabion retaining walls or installing interlocking metal pieces to form an ...

Fundraiser and donations help strengthen library programs

The Warren Public Library celebrated a lively and successful fundraiser on Jan. 31, as over 150 community members gathered for the annual Books, Blues & Brews event. “Thanks to that turnout, we exceeded our fundraising goal for programming,” said Executive Director Sara Edmiston. The event, held from 7 to 10 p.m., featured live music, games, prizes and more. Guests also enjoyed a specially brewed beer by Wicked Warren, and desserts. All proceeds from the evening go directly toward strengthening library services, expanding educational programs and supporting lifelong learning ...