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Annual Warren Christmas bird count held

Warren’s 83rd Christmas Bird Count took place in December with 5,288 birds of 62 different species logged. The number of birds counted was 2% lower than the 10-year average of 5,409 birds. The number of species seen was right in line with the 10-year average of 60. Hooded and common ...

Fix’n Wag’n serving need for pets in county

In case you haven’t noticed, the cat population in Warren has significantly decreased over the past year, thanks to an organization known as the “Fix’n Wag’n.” This mobile veterinarian clinic has been around since 2018 and has been coming to Warren for close to a year now. It is a ...

Shapiro’s power plans draw mixed reactions

Positioning the commonwealth as a national leader in energy and data center development while keeping power reliable and affordable is a central goal in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new budget plan. His path to get there is drawing mixed reactions, however. Speaking to a joint session of the ...

Warren man charged after domestic incident

An alleged dispute over money has led to a first-degree aggravated assault charge against a Warren man. Tyler D. Phelps, 30, was charged Saturday, Feb. 7 with first-degree aggravated assault - attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indifference, misdemeanor ...

Shoplifting incident leads to drug charges

An alleged shoplifting incident at Walmart has led to drug charges against a Sheffield man. Lorn Champlin Jr., 40, was charged with two counts of felony manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, two counts of intentional possession of a controlled substance ...

Public input sought for Northwest PA outdoor recreation study

The Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is asking residents, visitors and outdoor recreation users to participate in a short public survey aimed at shaping the future of the region’s outdoor recreation economy. The survey will help gather information for the ...