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Roughly 300 in county still without power

FirstEnergy crews supported by outside personnel continue to restore power after winds exceeding 70 mph tore through its service area on Friday, March 13. Power remains out for more than 200 Warren County customers of Penelec as of Monday morning. The company said it is still monitoring another storm system expected on today that may cause additional outages. Crews will remain focused on repairs from Friday’s storm first and will work around the clock until all customers affected by either event have power restored. Those who experience an outage due to the weather can call ...

Kinzua Dam planning significant outflows today

Officials announced Friday that significant increases in water outflow from Kinzua Dam were planned for today due to high levels along the Allegheny River. The dam is currently releasing 12,700 cubic feet of water every second (CFS) into the river, officials said. Boaters, anglers and others who use the river are urged to exercise caution and remain alert to changing conditions.

Warren man charged with corruption of minors

A Warren man has been charged with corruption of minors and unlawful contact with a minor. Logan N. Beard, 35, of Warren, was charged by Warren County Detectives on Thursday with third-degree felony corruption of minors - defendant age 18 or above, third-degree felony unlawful contact with a minor - sexual offenses and misdemeanor indecent exposure. Beard was arraigned Thursday by Magisterial District Judge Raymond Zydonik, who set bail at $25,000 unsecured. Warren police said Beard was released with pre-trial supervision. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for March 25 in ...

WAHS evacuated after gas leak; school reopened in afternoon

A gas leak in the lower portion of Warren Area High School led to an evacuation of the school building Thursday. Fifteen students and an adult were taken to the Warren General Hospital emergency room for further evaluation. Gary Weber, Warren County School District superintendent, said WAHS buildings and grounds staff were notified Thursday of a gas odor in the lower portion of the high school, with staff smelling a strong odor of gas in the classroom where the issue was first reported. “Out of an abundance of caution, building administration made the decision to immediately ...

Warren man charged with rape

A Warren man has been charged with rape in a case allegedly involving a person less than 16 years of age. The State Police at Warren filed a criminal complaint Monday charging William H. Wilcox III, 34, of Warren with 11 felony charges related to incidents that allegedly took place Aug. 1, 2025, in Pleasant Township, according to online court docket information. Felony charges against Wilcox include first-degree felony rape/forcible compulsion, first-degree felony statutory sexual assault - 11 years older, second-degree felony sexual assault, two counts of second-degree felony ...

Michael Burham Sentenced To 25 Years To Life In Prison In Chautauqua County

A Jamestown man who is already behind bars for kidnapping an elderly couple has been sentenced for a murder that he committed nearly three years ago. On Monday, Chautauqua County Court Judge David Foley sentenced 37-year-old Michael Burham to 25 years to life in prison. In January Burham ...