Falconer, N.Y., man sentenced to jail for sex offender registration violation

September 21, 2026

A Falconer, N.Y., man convicted of sexual misconduct in New York in 2018 has been sentenced to between 1.8 and 5.5 years in state prison after failing to register with the Pennsylvania State Police. Armando Rosario, 44, of Falconer was originally charged in November 2025 with felony failure to provide accurate registration information and second-degree felony failure to register with the Pennsylvania State Police by Conewango Township Police. Rosario pleaded guilty in July to the second-degree felony charge while the first-degree felony was not prosecuted. Jury selection in advance of ...

Couple wins sixth Historical Society scavenger hunt

September 21, 2026

The Warren County Historical Society is pleased to announce that this year’s winners of the “Trail of History Challenge” are Sherry and Herb Johnson. This is the sixth year for the Warren County Historical Society’s scavenger hunt, and, reportedly, it was no less challenging than ...

Commissioners recognize courthouse anniversary, fire safety and domestic violence awareness

September 21, 2026

The Warren County Commissioners recognized three community observances during their Wednesday meeting. The commissioners commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Warren County Courthouse, which was constructed in 1876 and dedicated in 1877. The proclamation described the courthouse as an enduring symbol of justice, democracy and community identity and noted its longstanding role as the center of local government and civic life in Warren County. “For 150 years, this historic building has served as the anchor of local government, a sanctuary for the rule of law, and a place where ...

Digital ad tax on tech giants under consideration in Pennsylvania

September 21, 2026

Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing a new tax on digital advertising aimed at making the world’s largest technology companies pay more to the state, a proposal that is drawing scrutiny over its potential impact on smaller businesses and legal questions that have surfaced in other states. Supporters of House Bill 1678 and its Senate companion, Senate Bill 1199, say the proposed 5% gross receipts tax would fall largely on companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, TikTok, and Microsoft. Revenue estimates vary, from about $329 million in fiscal year 2026-2027 to as much as $624 million in ...

Tied to history: Local man accepted into national society of Sons of Revolution

September 19, 2026

Kirk Johnson of Warren has recently been accepted into the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is a member of the Erie Chapter. The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) is a national male lineage organization dedicated to preserving American history, promoting ...

Two cases scheduled for October trials

September 19, 2026

A trial has been scheduled for October for a jury to hear the case of a Tidioute Community Charter School teacher charged in 2025 with statutory sexual assault. Jury selection began Monday in the case against Megan R. Minich, 41, who was charged in November 2025 with first-degree statutory sexual assault: 11 years older; third-degree felony school - intercourse/sexual contact with a student; and two counts of third-degree corruption of minors - defendant age 18 or above. All seven felony charges were bound over for the Court of Common Pleas. The trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 27 ...