Pittsfield bridge closed by PennDOT due to ‘structural concerns’

April 28, 2023

A Warren County bridge is closed after state officials deemed it unsafe over "deck deterioration and structural concerns." The bridge is located over Kane Road, outside of Garland, and carries the road over the Brokenstraw Creek. The closure was announced by PennDOT on Friday. PennDOT said its decision was made stemming from "deck deterioration and structural concerns discovered during a recent inspection (and) in the interest of public safety." The bridge, built in 1958 and 92 feet long, is located between Old Garland Road and Route 27. It has a posted weight limit of 20 tons, ...

Warren Mall fire appears to be arson

April 24, 2023

A Sunday fire in a store at the Warren Mall appears to be a case of arson. The fire broke out Sunday afternoon. “We were dispatched for a commercial fire at 4000 Market St. – Label Shopper at 3:20 p.m.,” North Warren Volunteer Fire Department Chief Shawn Jones said. “While en route, ...

Benefit for area 10-year-old is Saturday

April 19, 2023

Through it all, a Warren boy and his family have remained #Carsonstrong. Carson Kiser has had some tough times recently. In December, Carson, 10, a student at Beaty-Warren Middle School, was diagnosed with leukemia. He has been undergoing treatment continually since and is closing in on a ...

City Council lobbies against school reconfiguration proposal

April 18, 2023

Warren City Council has approved a letter to the Warren County School District in opposition to a proposal that would see students taken from within the city limits and transported to outlying schools. The proposal before the school board as part of ongoing reconfiguration discussions calls for adjusting the attendance area boundaries - “taking some of the 9-12 population from Warren and redistributing students to the other three attendance areas.” Council’s letter includes 17 specific points in support of an argument to “oppose any efforts regarding the proposed realignment of ...

Grand Valley home saved in Sunday fire

April 17, 2023

When public notice of a fire in Grand Valley went out Sunday afternoon, the location showed up as Grand Valley Fire Department — 12910 Route 27. Firefighters spent more than three hours fighting a fire at that address. But, it wasn't at their own building, which is 12864 Route 27. The fire consumed a garage near the fire hall, according to Grand Valley Chief Brad Wright. "It was right next to the fire department... across the field," Wright said. "When we first arrived, the garage was fully engulfed." The house, only about 20 to 25 feet away, was a serious concern. There was a ...

Injuries reported in fire that destroys Pittsfield property

April 17, 2023

Fire struck a Main Street, Pittsfield, residence Monday afternoon. The fire broke out at 355-357 Main Street at about 12:47 p.m. There were injuries reported with the fire and at least one patient was transported for treatment. Owner Nathan Weaver said he heard a gas spill was the cause ...