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Code Purple declared by state for region’s air quality

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Purple Air Quality Alert for particulate matter (PM2.5) for Thursday for Northwest Pennsylvania, including Warren County. Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has intensified in the listed counties and will see Code Purple concentrations of PM2.5. Residents are strongly encouraged to check www.airnow.gov for current conditions in their area. During Code Purple Air Quality Alerts all residents should avoid long or intense outdoor activities, and sensitive groups such as children, elderly residents, ...

Settlement to save on energy costs, state says

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday that the extension of his settlement with PJM Interconnection — which has already saved consumers $18.2 billion — has once again protected consumers from unnecessary and unjustified energy costs, saving consumers an additional $13.3 billion in the 2028-29 capacity year. The settlement reached in January 2025 required PJM to cap the price of securing electricity resources at $333 per Megawatt-Day for two capacity auctions. In April 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved an extension of the price cap at $325 per ...

Scholarship winner

Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE) recently awarded Eisenhower 2026 graduate, Clara Steinberg, with the Teen of the Year title along with a $5,000 scholarship that will support her future at Penn West California. Steinberg was selected from a group of nine finalists who had previously earned ...

Forest Service releases Rainbow impact report

U.S. Forest Service officials estimate more than 1,700 people attended the Rainbow Family gathering in the Allegheny National Forest near Tidioute - though most left after the July 4 holiday. "The incident peaked on July 4 with an estimated attendance of 1,756 participants," the Forest ...

CASA Day highlights volunteers who advocate for youth

Pennsylvania has officially designated today — July 15 — as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Day, recognizing the work of volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children involved in the state's dependency court system. The House resolution honors Pennsylvania’s CASA program, which was incorporated on July 15, 1998, and now oversees a network of 21 local CASA programs serving 32 counties across the Commonwealth. Through state funding, PA CASA supports local programs that recruit and train volunteers to represent the best interests of children in court. During ...

Warrior Resource Engagement Event set for July 24

Connecting veterans and military families with community resources, the Warren YMCA will host their Warrior Resource Engagement Event on Friday, July 24 from 11 to 3 p.m. at the Warren YMCA, 212 Lexington Avenue, Warren. The event is free and open to all Warriors, which is defined as military personnel, Veterans, and their families. Designed to go beyond the traditional “pamphlet and pen fair,” the Warrior Resource Engagement Event will bring together organizations, service providers, employers, and community partners offering meaningful engagement, information, and support for ...