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City explores new process for naming public infrastructure

During its final meeting of the year, the city’s planning commission discussed the development of protocols and policies for naming and memorializing public infrastructure. Planning Commission Chair Elizabeth Raible recently met with Mayor David Wortman to further discuss the topic. ...

YMCA to host Hoop Shoot

Pennsylvania Elks State Association will be having its 54th Annual Northwest Regional Free Throw "Hoop Shoot" Competition on Monday at the Warren County YMCA. This is for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. Mandatory registration starts at 11 a.m. and competition starts at noon. There is no ...

Warren Fire Department calls reported

Warren Fire Department listed its activity for Friday, Dec. 19: --- 7:29 to 7:44 a.m. --- Engine to Madison Avenue. --- 8:44 to 9:21 a.m. --- Ambulance to North Parker Street. --- 10:11 to 11:03 a.m. — Ambulance, Rescue and Boat to West Crescent Park. --- 10:38 to 10:50 a.m. --- ...

State unveils system to reduce SNAP error rates

New computer tools are being eyed as a solution to decreasing the state’s SNAP error rate - and removing Pennsylvania from the federal government’s crosshairs in the process. Gov. Josh Shapiro and his team have launched a suite of new and improved technology and tools to support the ...

Forest Service expands on Elk County site closures

Several areas of the Allegheny National Forest in Elk County remain closed to the public due to unsafe conditions caused by hazardous materials and deteriorating structures tied to former oil and gas operations. The closures, located in Highland Township, involve facilities situated on land ...