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Hospice receives September contributions

Hospice of Warren County received contributions during the month of September 2026. They include contributions in memory of John Colvin, Sandra Lee, Dennis L. Bonace, Kathy Zigler, John V. Patrick, Sir Watini, Suntok Waite, Elwood “Corky” Reynolds, Judith Fry, Daye Obunge, Jack Frank, Dennis Lore, David Yeskey, Janet Perryman, Marjorie Raines, John Mangus, Donna Smith, Mary Lou Zock, Daniel Howe, Edward and Pauline (Cable) Gern. Contributions were received from: Community Foundation, Dennis Bonavita, Tony and Judy Cerra, Greg and Pam (Bonace) Lyle, Cochran and Zandi Lumber LLC, ...

PennDOT highlights safety around school buses

In connection with National School Bus Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Highway Safety Network are reminding drivers and pedestrians how to stay safe around school buses. Each year, PennDOT participates in National School Bus Safety Week, which is celebrated in October by the National Association for Pupil Transportation. This year’s awareness campaign runs through Friday, with a theme of “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." “Making sure children understand how to walk safely to school or the bus stop should be part of every family’s ...

Sugar Grove man indicted by federal grand jury on child porn possession

A Sugar Grove resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of violating federal child sexual exploitation laws. The 11-count indictment named William Kenneth Young, 53, as the sole defendant. According to the indictment, Young received and attempted to receive material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor between August 2025 and October 2025. In November and December of 2025, and in January, March, and July 2026, the defendant also distributed and attempted to distribute material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor. The Indictment further ...

Rulander officially sworn in as fire chief

Jeremy Rulander was officially sworn in as the City of Warren’s fire chief during Monday’s City Council meeting, where members recognized his years of service and dedication to the community. Rulander’s appointment became effective Sept. 21. Danielle Flasher, council vice president, ...

Warren County Prison chaplain discusses post-jail life

A conversation involving gathered community members guided by Pastor Zach Wolfe, who serves as chaplain at the Warren County Jail, was presented last week at the First Lutheran's Diversity & Inclusion Educational Speaker Program. Titled "Beyond the Walls," the discussion explored ...

AG’s office to review failed Bradford Regional Medical Center sale

Two state lawmakers have received the first answer they wanted from the state Attorney General’s office regarding failed negotiations to sell the Bradford Regional Medical Center and The Pavilion nursing facility. Rep. Martin Causer, R-Bradford, and Sen. Cris Dush, R-Brookville, had called on the Attorney General’s office to investigate the failed sale because, they said, Kaleida Health hadn’t bargained in good faith with LECOM, which was trying to purchase the Bradford facilities. The acquisition was subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements between ...