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Man sentenced after sex offender violation

A Warren man who has been in the Warren County Prison since January has been sentenced to serve prison time after not complying with the state's sex offender registration laws. Robert Phelps, according to the state Megan's Law website, is listed as a Tier 3 sexual offender after being found guilty of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse in 2013 in an incident that involved a minor. The Tier 3 designation requires Tier 3 of Pennsylvania's Megan’s Law (governed by the state's implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act) requires individuals convicted of the ...

St. Joseph School holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Students and faculty at St. Joseph Catholic School gathered Friday morning for a remembrance ceremony honoring those affected by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony, organized by teachers David Dean and Kathryn Buonocore, was held for fifth- and sixth-grade students. The ...

Tidioute man remembers horrific attacks

Troy Thorpe proudly displays the American flag on the lawn of his taxidermy business, a personal tribute marking 25 years since the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Thorpe built the display to ensure that the bright September morning that suddenly became one of the nation's darkest days is always ...

Voter education efforts launched for November election

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt this week announced the Department of State’s 2026 voter education initiative to ensure Pennsylvanians are aware of key election dates, deadlines, and options for casting their ballot in preparation for the Nov. 3 general election. Some counties have started to send out mail ballots to voters in Pennsylvania this week.  “Counties sending out mail ballots means voters in some counties can now begin casting their ballots, which is why it is so important the Department provides clear, nonpartisan information about elections and how eligible ...

Warren band participates in Music in Oil Country today

The annual Music in Oil Country marching band festival will take place at 6 p.m. today at the Oil City High School athletic complex. The gates will open at 5 p.m. Admission is $5. This year’s festival will feature performances by 11 high school bands and two college bands. The festival ...

Lottery generates more than $1B for programs to benefit seniors

Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced this week that the Lottery generated a profit of more than $1 billion to benefit older Pennsylvanians during the 2025-26 fiscal year. This is the 15th consecutive year the Lottery has generated more than $1 billion to help fund senior programs, including free and reduced-fare transportation, prescription assistance, and more. “Behind every Lottery ticket is a contribution to programs that help older Pennsylvanians live healthier, more independent lives,” said Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne. “The Pennsylvania Lottery is unique in its sole ...