Search continues for unlawful immigrants who fled from Youngsville police

July 27, 2026

YOUNGSVILLE - Arrest warrants have been issued for two people from Georgia wanted after fleeing from a traffic stop Saturday at 9:30 p.m. on Route 6. Youngsville police officers pulled a vehicle over for an equipment violation involving a vehicle registered in the state of Ohio. The officer made contact with five people inside the vehicle, with the officer finding all five were allegedly unlawfully present in the United States. The State Police at Warren responded to the scene and the five people were attempted to be taken into custody at the request of U.S. Customs and Border ...

31 animals seized in Youngsville neglect case

July 23, 2026

Two Youngsville residents have been charged after 31 animals were seized from their home in late June. Christine M. Vanguilder, 45, and Jason Farnham, 42, both of Youngsville, were charged Wednesday with seven third-degree felony charges related to the late June seizure: one count of each of aggravated cruelty to animals - torture and six counts each of aggravated cruelty to animals - causing serious bodily injury or death. They also each face 31 counts of third-degree misdemeanor neglect of animals - vet care and citations for application dog licenses/fees, penalties, vaccination ...

Code Purple declared by state for region’s air quality

July 16, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Purple Air Quality Alert for particulate matter (PM2.5) for Thursday for Northwest Pennsylvania, including Warren County. Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has intensified in the listed counties and will see Code Purple concentrations of PM2.5. Residents are strongly encouraged to check www.airnow.gov for current conditions in their area. During Code Purple Air Quality Alerts all residents should avoid long or intense outdoor activities, and sensitive groups such as children, elderly residents, ...

Warren County boys defeated in District 3 title game

July 11, 2026

WATERFORD -- A valiant effort by the Warren County All-Stars came up just short in their bid for the District 3 Major Boys Championship. The Warren County boys fell by a score of 10-5 to FLAG in the title game Friday night. FLAG quickly jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first ...

Memorial Motorcycle ride set for Saturday

July 10, 2026

Riders are preparing for the 15th annual Sarah J. Morrison Memorial Motorcycle this morning. Registration will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Warren American Legion Post 135, 414 Pennsylvania Ave. West. It is $20 per person, with all proceeds going to the Warren Cancer Center for Colon cancer patients/research. All vehicles welcome. All are welcome to join a great 120-mile ride ending back at the Warren Legion. The event includes food, basket auctions, and prizes.

Pennsylvania commits to purchasing grapes from 11 Erie-area growers

July 3, 2026

On Thursday, the Shapiro Administration dedicated $500,000 to fund an emergency purchase, process, and transport of 350 tons of grapes from 11 Erie, Pa.,-area growers whose buyer canceled contracts for this season’s crops unexpectedly in March. The grapes will be made into juice concentrate and distributed to Feeding Pennsylvania-member foodbanks through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS). “PASS is a highly effective tool to provide a market for Pennsylvania farmers for their surplus crops while helping to feed our neighbors in need,” Secretary of ...