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County part of EMS relief from state

Warren County is in line for some assistance when it comes to Emergency Management Services. During a visit this week in Erie, Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen highlighted how investments of approximately $56 million from the Gov. Josh Shapiro administration over the past three ...

Ann Wilson, lead singer in rock band Heart, to perform in Warren

One of the most recognizable voices in rock music will perform at the Struthers Library Theatre in September. Ann Wilson, the voice behind Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Heart as well as Tripsitter, will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 30 in Warren. The concert is sponsored by Whirley ...

Labor unions back McCormick’s plan to reform federal permitting

In a rare show of solidarity, building trade unions and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., want to streamline the federal permitting process so that projects stay on time and on budget. Last week, the freshman senator announced the Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026, which he says will ...

Russell UMC to host BBQ Saturday

Photo submitted to the Times Observer The Russell United Methodist Church will host a chicken barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday or until sold out. Dinners are drive-through only and cost $15 each, which includes a barbecued half-chicken prepared by the Russell Volunteer Fire Department, all ...

Prom with Purpose

Caring for Life’s annual “Mom Prom” is more than a good time had by ladies reminiscing about high school; this prom has a purpose that is near and dear to its board members for the children they help year-round. One of the organization’s biggest fundraisers of the year, Caring for ...

Gas prices surge 43 cents in 3 days

It was a nice break while it lasted. After a two-week break, gas prices shot up 43 cents a gallon over the weekend in Western Pennsylvania, reaching $4.654 a gallon, according to the AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Prices are even higher in Warren at $4.694 a gallon. Warren's gas ...