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CASA to host first Voices for Children Night

CASA of Warren and Forest Counties will host its first Voices for Children Night on Oct. 14 at Bent Run Brewing Co. from 6 to 9 p.m., inviting members of the community to come together in support of children and families in the local child welfare system. The event will recognize the work and dedication of CASA volunteers and members of the organization’s advisory committee, who play an important role in advocating for children involved in the court system. Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from former foster youth and families as they share ...

Local airman back home after second tour

Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Michael Okruch, from Warren returned home after serving nearly seven months supporting F-35s in the Middle East. Currently active duty in the Air Force and stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Utah as a munitions systems craftsman, Okruch’s nine-year military career ...

Continued sports decline prompts discussion

Warren County School District officials are considering a student survey to better understand how students spend their time outside the classroom as the school board examines participation numbers in athletics and other extracurricular activities. The discussion took place Monday during the School Board’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Board members reviewed participation figures for fall sports and noted that several programs were at or near the district’s minimum participation thresholds. The numbers prompted discussion about whether changing student interests, competing ...

Senator wants to bring Rural Emergency Hospital status to PA

Pennsylvania currently has no Rural Emergency Hospitals. Sen. Lisa Baker wants to change that. Baker has introduced legislation (Senate Bill 1454) that would create a new state license category for Rural Emergency Hospitals, giving eligible rural hospitals in Pennsylvania another option to ...

Diamond Divas bring travel softball tourney to Warren

A local travel sports organization is continuing to grow its presence in the Warren community while giving young athletes more opportunities to compete, develop their skills and enjoy the game. The Allegheny Diamond Divas, founded by Adam Cassell in June 2025, began as a travel softball ...

Pennsylvania State Police announces opening of new trooper hiring cycle

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) opened a new selection cycle for women and men considering a rewarding career as a state trooper. Since Gov.Josh Shapiro took office, violent crime has gone down 16%, and homicides have decreased by 39%. He built on this progress by signing the 2026-27 state budget, which invests $16.2 million to support four additional cadet classes for the PSP, approximately 380 Troopers, delivering in full on his core promise to put 2,000 more law enforcement officers and Troopers on the beat in our communities. To date, the Governor has secured funding for 16 ...