Breaking News

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 ...

Briefs

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 ...

Dance Competition Team has strong start in Ohio

On a recent weekend Molly Dies’ Dance Express Competition Team attended their first regional dance competition of the season in StarQuest at DeYor Performing Arts in Youngstown, Ohio. The Team walked away with highest adjudications, overalls, and lots of memories! Dancers also received ...

The sounds of spring

The arrival of March brings both people and nature out of their winter hiding spots. When the planet revolves and rotates just enough to change the angle of the sun, bringing warmer and sunnier days, the transformation it brings out in all living things feels immediately noticeable. Even if ...