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School board passes phone, device policy

The Warren County School District is moving forward with a new policy governing student cell phone and electronic device use, with school board members Monday emphasizing stricter expectations for younger students and consistent enforcement across the district. The board unanimously approved Policy 9951, “Student Use of Electronic Devices,” following discussion about how the policy will be implemented and enforced. Under the approach discussed Monday, students in kindergarten through eighth grade would not be permitted to have cell phones out or accessible during the school day. ...

Ban on ‘Glock Switches’ proposed in state Senate

A state lawmaker wants Pennsylvania to join the state banning “Glock switches” while similar bans are facing possible court action. State Sen. Christine Tartaglione, D-Philadelphia, recently introduced Senate Bill 1449, which would prohibit the possession, use, sale, transfer, ...

St. Joseph’s Run Club earns four podium finishes at Mercyhurst Prep relays

ERIE — The St. Joseph’s Catholic School Run Club delivered a strong showing at the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers Distance Relays, bringing home four team podium finishes and placing four runners among the top 25 overall. The Sept. 12 event featured a unique cross-country relay format, with ...

Twelve charged in sale of high-potency THC products

Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with federal, state, and local partners, announced charges Monday against 12 people after a long-term investigation of high-potency THC products sold in stores across Pennsylvania. The 12 defendants were part of a criminal organization that allegedly trafficked marijuana and other high-level THC products from warehouses to convenience stores. Several members of the group are also charged with laundering millions of dollars connected to the illegal profits, primarily using LLC fronts to mask the sources of income, often cash deposits. ...

Commissioners to consider CDBG funding, courthouse anniversary

The Warren County Commissioners are scheduled to meet today with a number of resolutions, agreements and other business on the agenda, including a proposed application for 2026 Community Development Block Grant funding and several agreements involving county services. The public meeting is scheduled for noon. The consent agenda includes proclamations recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Warren County Courthouse, Fire Prevention Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One of the key items under new business will be Resolution 3331, which would authorize the submission of the ...

Butler County man charged with intent to commit terrorism on behalf of ISIS

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Jonathan Hunter Kramer, 21, a resident of Valencia, Pa., has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receiving a firearm and ammunition, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the firearm and ammunition would be used to commit a felony or a Federal crime of terrorism, including providing, attempting to provide, and conspiring to provide material support or resources to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) interdicted Kramer this weekend as he returned to a hotel in possession of ...