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 ...

Judge allows more time in murder appeal

July 1, 2026

A Warren County judge has granted an additional 30 days for an appellate brief to be filed in the post-conviction case of Juston K. Moore after his attorney missed a filing deadline. Moore, who is serving a mandatory life sentence without parole for the 2022 killing of his grandmother, ...

Paws Along The River part of animal seizure probe

June 30, 2026

Paws Along The River Humane Society assisted with a large-scale animal seizure resulting from an active investigation at the Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park in Youngsville on Monday. As an active investigation, additional details are not available for release at this time. Executive Director Jodi Hollabaugh appreciates the public’s understanding as law enforcement and the appropriate agencies continue their work. As a precaution, all dogs taken into care are suspected to have been exposed to canine parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease. To ...

Bicyclist taken to hospital after mishap

June 17, 2026

A bicycle accident occurred at Hickory Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Warren on Tuesday evening at 6:45. According to an eye witness, a man wrecked his bicycle, flying over the handlebars and landing on the street. He was taken to the hospital via the ambulance. According to a witness, he ...

Video, interviews indicate no abduction attempt

June 17, 2026

Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release Wednesday an apparent abduction attempt of a child in Tidioute on June 12 did not happen. Troopers made the determination after discussions with witnesses and viewing video surveillance. They concluded that there is no public safety concerns regarding the incident.

State Police probing attempt to lure child into car

June 12, 2026

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an attempt by an adult to lure a child into a motor vehicle on Thursday night. The alleged incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. when an unknown male subject operating a light gray or silver colored four-door passenger car attempted to lure the youth into the vehicle on Main Street near the intersection of Elm Street in Tidioute Borough. The male was described as white, approximately 30 to 40 years of age, 5-foot-2, hefty build, brown hair and full brown beard. He was described as wearing a red and black hat, black t-shirt and dark denim ...