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Raising awareness at Eisenhower

The Eisenhower Student Council recently brought the school community together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the Knights’ Senior Night football game. Through the sale of Pink Out shirts, council proudly raised $300 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Hope Kit ...

Heating assistance applications now being accepted

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) has announced the opening of 2026-27 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season, with applications being accepted now through April 23, 2027. “Pennsylvanians need to be able to heat their homes and keep themselves and their families warm through the winter, and LIHEAP helps hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians each year stay safe and healthy during the coldest months of the year,” said PA DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh. “Anyone who may need help with heating costs and keeping their home safe through this ...

Police seek assistance in locating runaway teen

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the disappearance of a 14-year-old Sheffield male who was reported as a runaway on Thursday, Nov. 5. According to a Pennsylvania State Police public information release, troopers from the Warren Patrol Unit were dispatched at approximately 5:03 p.m. ...

Three confirmed for former Kmart site

Three national retailers are expected to open locations at the former Kmart property at the Warren Mall, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2027. Bealls, Five Below and Marshalls have finalized leases for space at the former Kmart location, according to Kelly Cocca, director of ...

Scout creates Little Seed Library for county gardeners

Huntley LaVigne, 17, hopes to help grow a stronger gardening community one seed at a time. LaVigne of Troop 14 in Russell recently completed the Little Seed Library as his Eagle Scout service project. Located in the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden at Betts Park, ...

Former area resident sentenced to 6 more years in prison

A former Pittsfield resident already serving prison time for possession of child pornography will spend more time in state prison. Zackery R. Antoniotti, 36, was sentenced recently by Judge Todd Woodin in the Court of Common Pleas to between 6.5 and 13 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year to two counts of second-degree child pornography in front of Judge Woodin. Antoniotti was also sentenced to serve a year of probation after his release. Online court documents say Antoniotti, who had been serving time in the Huntingdon state prison, is now in the Smithfield state ...