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State Police seek assistance, warn of gold bar scam

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating an organized fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate federal law enforcement agencies. Investigators say the scam typically begins with a pop-up appearing on the victim’s computer. The victim is then contacted by individuals claiming to represent federal officials. The scammers tell victims that their identity or Social Security number has been connected to criminal activity and that their bank accounts or personal information have been compromised. They then instruct the victim to withdraw money from their accounts, purchase ...

Police still looking for suspect in Eldred Township burglary attempt

ELDRED - Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with a reported trespassing, criminal mischief and attempted burglary incident in Eldred Township. Police said the incident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at 5370 ...

Wilder Museum to host open house honoring National Forge Co.

The Wilder Museum will host an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. to pay tribute to the National Forge Company and the men and women who have worked there. The event is free and open to the public. As World War I raged across Europe, Clinton Wilder founded the National ...

Warren Worx faces questions on results

Warren Worx has spent the past year building its brand, expanding its marketing reach and developing partnerships across Warren County, but officials told Warren City Council members they still cannot provide concrete evidence that those efforts have produced measurable economic or population ...

Youngsville continues to support fire victims

A family who lost two children in a fire in August in Youngsville is being supported by the community. Recently, a community fundraiser was held to support the family. An organized group of nearly 20 attendees raised more than $500 during a yoga session last week at Island Park in ...

Walmart, United Refining property among reassessment agreements

Property tax settlement agreements with Walmart and United Refining Company were among the many items moved forward during the Warren County Commissioner’s meeting. Walmart had seen its new assessment set at $12,928,560 by the Board of Assessment Appeals. The settlement approved by the retailer and the commissioners will result in a new assessment of $6,780,000 - a decrease of $6,148,560 from the proposed assessment but more than the store's prior assessment. Solicitor Nathaniel Schmidt said that both Walmart and the taxing bodies obtained appraisals, with the county obtaining ...