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DA Predicts Burham Will Spend Rest Of His Life In Prison

Michael Burham is already facing 25 to 50 years in prison for kidnapping an elderly couple. Now he may spend the rest of his life behind bars. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced late Wednesday that Michael Burham, 37, of Jamestown pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, arising from ...

Fee on convicted child sex offenders proposed

Two state lawmakers - one a Democrat and one a Republican - are proposing a fund to help pay for Child Advocacy Centers that help victims of child sex abuse. Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Peckville, and Rep. Jim Rigby, R-Johnstown, are circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation they are ...

Rotary Club to host annual fundraiser Jan. 31

The Warren Rotary Club will continue fundraising for its work at Lacy Park on Jan. 31 with a Caribbean-themed fundraiser. On Friday, Jan. 31, from 6:30 to 11 p.m., the Warren Rotary Club will be setting sail at the Conewango Club, 201 Market St., with its “Gamblers of the Caribbean Casino ...

Warren man jailed on corruption of minors charge

A Warren man has been jailed on $50,000 bail after being charged with one felony and three misdemeanors on Tuesday. Joshua M. Baumgratz, 33, of Warren was charged by the the State Police at Warren with third-degree felony corruption of minors - defendant age 18 or above, misdemeanor indecent ...

County’s share of $90 million broadband grant not yet known

By JOHN WHITTAKER jwhittaker@post-journal.com Work to improve broadband internet in Warren County is continuing even though it seems as if the project is moving at dial-up speeds. Michael Lyon, Warren County planning director, told Warren County Commissioners during a recent meeting that ...

Proposal would require search for Game Commission director

The state Game Commission’s impact on rural areas like Warren County has been heavily discussed over the past couple of years. Now, a pair of state House Democrats are proposing a more intensive search for the commission’s executive director as well as the director of the state Fish and ...