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Pennsylvanians urged to replace smoke alarm batteries

As Pennsylvanians prepare to turn back their clocks this weekend, the Shapiro Administration is urging residents to take a few minutes to replace the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. If you don’t have a smoke or CO alarm, you can request a free smoke alarm from the American Red Cross through the Ready PA website. In 2025, Pennsylvania reported the most home fire deaths in the nation, with 153 fatalities. The U.S. Fire Administration data consistently shows that non‑functioning or absent smoke alarms remain one of the most common factors in fatal home ...

School bus safety bill changes approved

A newly signed Pennsylvania law will require drivers to stop further away from school buses stopped with red signal lights flashing while increasing the penalties for repeat offenders. Act 89 of 2026, formerly Senate Bill 65, was signed into law recently by Gov. Josh Shapiro after receiving ...

District considers grants for student resources

The Warren County School District is pursuing four grant opportunities for the 2026-27 school year to support student access to menstrual products, braille instruction, career and technical education equipment and classroom projects. The grants were presented during the district’s board meeting, with administrators recommending approval of the funding allocations and applications. The grants include funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Health for feminine hygiene products. The district is scheduled to receive $6,676.28 for the Warren County School District and an ...

Two exhibits on display at the Crary Art Gallery will close this weekend. The “Timelessness” exhibit currently on display is by artist Anne Cutri, an artist from Erie who, during the opening weekend for the exhibit, shared about how she looked at art therapy. A process called ...

State Police Receive award for Rapid DNA program

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has been recognized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) with the August Vollmer Leadership in Forensic Science Award for its innovative statewide Rapid DNA program. The award recognizes law enforcement agencies that demonstrate proactive and innovative use of forensic technologies to advance criminal investigations and strengthen the collection, analysis, and use of evidence. The award is named for August Vollmer, often referred to as the “Father of American Policing,” who advocated for the use of forensic science and ...