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Court orders property reassessments in Allegheny County

Property owners in Allegheny County could soon have their tax rates change after a state court ordered a reassessment to begin next year. The ruling means millage rates would change in the commonwealth’s second-most populous county in 14 years. A recent investigation by The Center Square revealed that properties there are currently assessed at about half their value, meaning taxes on a $200,000 home or business are calculated as if they were only worth $100,000. This often leads to appeals by school districts when new residents move in, slapping them with a doubled tax bill after ...

Warren County Commissioners to make 9/11 Proclamation

The Warren County Commissioners are scheduled to meet Wednesday with an agenda that includes service agreements, funding requests, property tax appeal settlements and a proclamation commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks The proclamation recognizes Sept. 11 as a day of remembrance and commemoration and notes that 2,977 people were killed in the attacks, including those aboard four planes, at the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon. It also honors Warren County firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, fire-police and other ...

PennDOT, partners share tips for driving around heavy trucks

PennDOT, partners share tips for driving around heavy trucks As the final stretch of summer travel season continues through Labor Day, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its safety partners are reminding everyone of the importance of using caution when driving around ...

True banner moment

Warren County ranks fourth in Pennsylvania for its highest number of veterans per capita. This year’s orders resulted in an overwhelming response for the annual Hometown Hero Banners, causing a dedication ceremony date to be rescheduled for Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Art Kelsey Park, ...

Warren man pleads guilty to assault charge

A Warren man has pleaded guilty in the August 2025 assault of two workers at the Warren State Hospital as well as a second incident in October 2025. Gabriel J. Coull, 23, pleaded guilty during a recent settlement conference in the Court of Common Pleas to a charge of second-degree felony aggravated assault – attempts to cause or causes bodily injury to designated individuals while misdemeanor charges of simple assault and harassment were not prosecuted in relation to the October incident. Coull also pleaded guilty in June to two misdemeanor assault charges in relation to the ...

GOP continues push for English proficiency for CDL holders

Legislation cracking down on unlicensed commercial driver’s license mills is only a start for Rep. Brenda Pugh, R-Luzerne. Pugh recently introduced HB 2723 which would require all applicants for a commercial driver’s license in Pennsylvania to demonstrate English proficiency and have ...