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Region’s fuel prices keep ticking higher

Gas prices are 20 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.738 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Warren’s prices are among the highest in the region at $4.80 per gallon. Only Mercer is higher at $4.82. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 16 cents from last week at $4.47 and more than one dollar higher than it was a year ago. Crude oil remains high, averaging $100 per barrel amid continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices are back to what they were earlier this year during the spring, and the national ...

Oct. 19 voter registration deadline looms in state

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt today reminded Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 midterm election is just one month away. “Registering to vote takes only a few minutes, and I urge every eligible Pennsylvanian who is not yet registered to vote to do so before the Oct. 19 deadline,” Sec. Schmidt said. “Once you are registered, you can exercise your fundamental right to vote and let your voice be heard in the upcoming general election.” Eligible Pennsylvania voters will have the opportunity to cast a ballot for their U.S. House of ...

St. Joseph’s Run Club competes at Behrend Youth Invitational

ERIE — The St. Joseph’s Catholic School Run Club continued its 2026 cross-country season Saturday, Sept. 19, competing in the Behrend Youth Invitational at Penn State Behrend. Thirteen St. Joseph’s runners traveled to Erie for the team’s fourth race of the season and its largest ...

Oil Boom Historic Dinner is Thursday at Drake Well Museum

TITUSVILLE – Experience an evening of living history and fine dining at the fifth Annual Oil Boom Historic Dinner at Drake Well Museum and Park. The dinner will take place on Thursday with doors opening at 5 p.m. followed by remarks and dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $75 per person with proceeds benefiting the David L. Weber Internship program at Drake Well Museum. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets today. Guests will enjoy a trip back in time to the oil boom days with historical dishes inspired by the authentic recipes of 19th century Titusville! Attendees can also mingle ...

Warren man has strong ties to faith, nature

Over the past six years, I have been deeply blessed to know a man many remember as the friendly, welcoming face behind the post office counter. Although I have only known him for a short time during his retirement, the friendship I found in both Rich and his wife, Dorothy, instantly became ...

New police chief to take oath of office

The Warren City Council will meet Monday at 7 p.m., with the administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed Chief of Police Joseph Bees among the highlights of the meeting. Judge Raymond Zydonik will administer the oath to Bees, who will take over leadership of the Warren Police Department following the recent retirement of Chief Joseph Sproveri. Council will also recognize retiring Warren City Fire Department Chief David Krogler. The meeting’s guest presenter will be Tressa Sweeney of the Economic Opportunity Council of Warren-Forest Counties. The agency works to reduce ...