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Langworthy introduces hydropower legislation

U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-23, and Rep. Kim Schrier, D-08, recently introduced the Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal permitting process for hydropower projects by eliminating unnecessary regulatory burdens, streamlining approvals for routine maintenance, and supporting the next generation of American water energy technologies. Hydropower is America's oldest source of renewable electricity and remains a critical component of the nation's energy portfolio, providing reliable, affordable electricity while ...

Annual showcase

PITTSFIELD — The Warren County Fair began Monday with a wet and muddy start, but the rain didn't keep fairgoers away for long. By noon, skies had cleared, the grounds were filling with visitors and young exhibitors were hard at work settling their animals into place for the week ahead. For ...

Wreaths Across America’s mobile exhibit makes stop

Our nation’s freedom stands strong after 250 years because of the enduring sacrifices made by our military service members, making it vital to honor them to preserve American liberty. The location coordinators from Wreaths Across America representing Warren County have partnered with the ...

Former Sheffield man sentenced to additional prison time

A former Sheffield resident will serve additional prison time after violating terms of his post-release supervision under the state’s sex offender registration laws. John R. Castor, 36, has been sentenced to an additional eight months to two years in state prison after pleading guilty in June to one count of third-degree felony failure to verify address/be photographed. Castor was sentenced recently by President Judge Gregory Hammond in the Court of Common Pleas. Castor was charged in March after starting a new job but not updating his employment status with Megan’s Law. According ...

Lawmaker introduces animal hoarding proposal

A state lawmaker wants to create a new offense of animal hoarding in state law. Rep. Eddie Pashinski, D-Wilkes Barre, has introduced legislation (House Bill 2279) prompted by incidents of animal hoarding that Pashinski said include hundreds of dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals have ...

Top TANGO finishers

Friday’s Kinzua Country TANGO Race first-place overall team, from left to right: Nate Blick. Nate Walters, Jennifer Koppenhafer, Joe Reinke, Ben Reinke and Jameson Curtis.