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Council to hold hearing on CDBG funding, get update on property

Warren City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting Monday with community development funding, traffic regulations and the status of 231-237 PA Avenue West among the items on the agenda. The meeting will begin with a public hearing on the city’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year ...

Police seek suspect in Eldred trespassing

ELDRED - Pennsylvania State Police at Warren are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest suspected of criminal trespass, criminal mischief and attempted burglary. The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. Saturday at 5370 Oil Creek Road in Eldred Township. Anyone ...

Hometown proud

Born and raised in Youngsville, Richard “Zip” Young graduated from the class of 1972. Once located next to the American Legion, Young’s Furniture and Appliance Store was where he had his first job as an appliance repairman and carpet installer. His great uncle owned the business before ...

District nears start of new school year

With the 2026-27 school year just days away, Warren County School District officials say preparations are largely complete and the district is ready to welcome students back to classrooms. During the district’s August 10 regular board meeting, Superintendent Gary Weber told board members that staff have been busy preparing classrooms and buildings, finalizing schedules and completing professional development ahead of the August 25 opening. “We’re in good shape,” Weber said. Administrative teams have met throughout the summer to finalize plans and schedules, while ...

Third annual Freedom Fundraiser raises $6,500

Despite the extreme heat last month, runners and walkers laced up their shoes for a great cause, while children ages 1-10 sped on Second Avenue during the annual Kids Dash. Throughout the afternoon, downtown Warren was alive with energy, music, and community spirit. Molly Dies' Dance Studio ...

Reassessments are a political hot potato: ‘Nobody wants to touch it’

It was 1961, the year John F. Kennedy became president, "Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles reached number one, and Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his season record-breaking 61st home run. It was also the last time Franklin County did a property reassessment. State Rep. Rob Kauffman, a Republican whose district covers a chunk of the county, is well aware of the issue. The talk in Franklin, Kauffman said, is about whether local politicians should bring about a county reassessment - and not about whether the state should pass a new reassessment law. "It is a family discussion ...