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Teen Driver Safety Week kicks of in state

To mark Teen Driver Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Education (PDE), Insurance (PID), and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) visited Red Land High School to highlight the importance of teaching teen driver safety and launch a new social media campaign featuring tips on vehicle maintenance and safety behind the wheel to prepare young drivers – and all drivers – to safely navigate different scenarios they may face before leaving home and while on the road. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among teenagers. In Pennsylvania from ...

Grant applications sought to help fund veterans programs

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) announced that the 2027-28 Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) will be accepting grant applications for programs and services benefiting Pennsylvania veterans Monday, Nov. 2. The DMVA will award VTF grants to non-profit organizations, veteran service organizations, and county directors of veteran affairs across the state. Grant applications must be received no later than 2 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to join a TEAMS meeting that will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. ...

Pump prices keep rising in region

Gas prices are 12 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.698 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The price in Warren is around $4.77 per gallon. Overall, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down six cents from last week at $4.29 even though crude oil prices are up to around $100 per barrel. The national average has stayed above $4 per gallon since late July and is currently more than a dollar higher than it was this time last year. The fall months typically bring lower gas prices, but volatility in the oil market has led to ...

Sheffield woman charged by Attorney General with stealing from pharmacy

A Sheffield woman faces six felony charges after allegedly stealing prescription drugs from the pharmacy where she was employed. Alyssa R. McDowell, 34, of Sheffield was charged with five counts of acquiring or obtaining possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, ...

ANF plans 38-acre prescribed burn near Buckaloons Recreation Area

The Allegheny National Forest is planning a 38-acre prescribed burn near Buckaloons Recreation Area later this fall to help reduce wildfire risks and protect nearby communities, infrastructure and natural resources. The operation is scheduled for late October through early November, pending required approvals and favorable weather conditions. The burn area is located near National Forge Road. Forest officials said prescribed fires are used to reduce the buildup of overgrown vegetation that can fuel wildfires. Portions of the area may be closed to the public for several days to ensure ...

New bill would create misdemeanor for entering zoo habitats

Legislation introduced recently in the state House of Representatives would make it a crime to enter an animal enclosure at a zoo in Pennsylvania. Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Paoli, has introduced legislation (HB 2857) that would create a new misdemeanor charge of unlawful entry into animal ...