Jackson Run Road gravel pit on Zoning Board agenda Wednesday

January 28, 2025

A proposed surface mining project, known as the Jackson Run Pit, is under consideration for development on Jackson Run Road, between Creamery and Miller Hill Roads. The project is planned by Allegheny Aggregate, Inc. on property owned by Phillip and Rebecca Hampson. The project requires a special exception, which will be determined by a hearing board after a public meeting. This meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the commissioners' office. During this session, the board will review the proposal and hear feedback from the community before making a final ...

Board votes to close pair of county high schools

January 14, 2025

In a contentious and emotional meeting Monday night, the Warren County School board voted to close both Sheffield and Youngsville High Schools, consolidating the county’s high school students into two centralized locations. The meeting was standing room only, with passionate community ...

Northwest announces deal to acquire Penns Woods Bancorp

December 17, 2024

Northwest Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company for Northwest Bank, and Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc., the multi-bank holding company of Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger whereby Northwest will acquire Penns Woods in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $270.4 million. Combining the two organizations will significantly enhance the combined company’s presence in North Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Williamsport, Penns Woods has approximately $2.3 ...

Snows may impact delivery; online access to be free during storm

December 5, 2024

Delivery of the Times Observer during the rest of the week could be affected by the lake-effect snowstorm that is forecast to impact Warren County through Saturday. Because of this, the Times Observer will offer free web access for its online content through Sunday. In addition, print subscribers will have continue to have access to our electronic edition.

Shapiro proclaims disaster emergency for Erie County

November 30, 2024

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency to make additional resources, including the PA National Guard (PANG), available to support response efforts after a significant weather system triggered several feet of lake-effect snow in northwestern Pennsylvania that has closed Interstate 90. “Our teams at PEMA, the Pennsylvania State Police, and PennDOT have been on the ground overnight to help their fellow Pennsylvanians as the impacts of heavy lake-effect snow hit Erie County. At the county’s request, I’ve called in the Pennsylvania National Guard – who are now ...

Interstates 90, 86 facing closures due to snowstorm

November 29, 2024

Interstate 90 is facing issues due to the winter storm. On the New York state side, the interstate is closed from exit 59 (Dunkirk - Fredonia - NY Route 60) to the State Line until further notice. All westbound traffic must exit at exit 59. Motorists should expect delays and should seek alternate routes. Over the border, PennDOT has temporarily closed several interstates in Erie County, Pa. -- Interstate 90 eastbound and westbound lanes from Interstate 79 to the New York state line. -- Interstate 86 westbound lanes from I-90 to the New York state line. The entire length of I-90 and ...