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Spring Creek man sentenced to probation

A Spring Creek man has been sentenced to seven years of probation after pleading guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges filed in November 2025 after a domestic incident. Jeffrey M. Keener, 50, was initially charged with second-degree misdemeanor simple assault, unlawful restraint/serious bodily injury, terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, recklessly endangering another person, false imprisonment, harassment and possession of an instrument of crime with intent filed by the State Police at Warren. Bail was initially set at $150,000 by Judge Daniel Miller. Further ...

Students explore role in shaping future of Warren, Forest counties

YOUNGSVILLE — Young people may not yet have a seat at the voting booth, but that doesn't mean they don't have a voice in shaping their communities. That message was at the center of the 2026 Warren County Council of Governments Student Government Day held Friday at Youngsville Free ...

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 ...