Drake Well Museum to host Tree Dedication Ceremony

April 22, 2026

TITUSVILLE – The Petroleum History Institute (PHI), Friends of Drake Well, Inc. (FDW), and Drake Well Museum and Park will come together later this month to dedicate new trees planted at the park in memory of three individuals who made their mark in the Pennsylvania Oil Region and beyond: Paul D. Adomites, Carl C. Heinrich, and Wayne S. Leeper. The tree dedication is set for Arbor Day, Friday at 1 p.m. at Drake Well Museum. Light refreshments will be provided following the dedication. The program is open to the public, but pre-registration is required by sending RSVPs no later than ...

Court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions

April 21, 2026

A Pennsylvania court said that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion while striking down a decades-long law banning the use of state Medicaid funds to cover abortion costs. The ruling by a divided seven-judge panel of the appellate-level Commonwealth Court is a major victory ...

Clarendon resident faces new corruption of minors charges

April 8, 2026

A Clarendon resident who is facing 11 previous felony charges for rape allegedly involving a person less than 16 years of age, is now also facing a felony charge for alleged corruption of minors. The state police at Warren filed a criminal complaint Tuesday charging William H. Wilcox III, 34, with a felony charge, two first-degree misdemeanors and two second-degree misdemeanors related to incidents that allegedly took place Oct. 31, 2025, in Pleasant Township, according to online court docket information. The most recent charges against Wilcox include third-degree felony corruption ...

Warren to serve as regional headquarters in Forest Service restructuring

April 3, 2026

The U.S. Forest Service is implementing a sweeping restructuring to move leadership and decision making closer to the forests and communities it serves - and Warren is heavily involved. According to a fact sheet posted by the U.S. Forest Service, Warren will be the headquarters for the ...

Warren General Hospital announces $7M capital campaign

March 30, 2026

Warren General Hospital has announced the public launch of its "Building on Success" Capital Campaign. This $7 million fundraising initiative represents a pivotal moment for the region, inviting the community to invest in the essential infrastructure and state-of-the-art medical equipment ...

District Attorney’s Office Announces Seizure Of Illegal Marijuana Products From Local Smoke Shops

March 24, 2026

The Warren County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that local law enforcement officers assisted by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, seized a substantial quantity of illegal marijuana products from multiple local smoke shops within Warren County. As a result of this ...