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E-scooter regulations pass state House

Legislation that would establish the state’s first legal framework for electric scooters has passed the state House of Representatives by a vote of 176-27. House Bill 1633, sponsored by Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-Bellevue, passed the House by a 176-27 vote with Rep. Kathy Rapp, R-Warren, among ...

Kinzua Point fall foliage more accessible for color-blind

The Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry was among 20 organizations in the 2026 PA Wilds Community Engagement Mini-Grant program. Each recipient received $4,000 to support a project within the rural 13-county region. WCCBI, along with key partners, recently purchased and ...

Disabled see rise in employment, wages in state

As Pennsylvania recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) is celebrating significant progress in helping Pennsylvanians secure meaningful employment through its Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). From program year 2022 to program year 2024, the number of OVR customers who secured employment increased by 13 percent, while their average hourly wages grew by 11 percent, reflecting continued progress in expanding career opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the ...

Hospice receives September contributions

Hospice of Warren County received contributions during the month of September 2026. They include contributions in memory of John Colvin, Sandra Lee, Dennis L. Bonace, Kathy Zigler, John V. Patrick, Sir Watini, Suntok Waite, Elwood “Corky” Reynolds, Judith Fry, Daye Obunge, Jack Frank, Dennis Lore, David Yeskey, Janet Perryman, Marjorie Raines, John Mangus, Donna Smith, Mary Lou Zock, Daniel Howe, Edward and Pauline (Cable) Gern. Contributions were received from: Community Foundation, Dennis Bonavita, Tony and Judy Cerra, Greg and Pam (Bonace) Lyle, Cochran and Zandi Lumber LLC, ...

PennDOT highlights safety around school buses

In connection with National School Bus Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Highway Safety Network are reminding drivers and pedestrians how to stay safe around school buses. Each year, PennDOT participates in National School Bus Safety Week, which is celebrated in October by the National Association for Pupil Transportation. This year’s awareness campaign runs through Friday, with a theme of “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." “Making sure children understand how to walk safely to school or the bus stop should be part of every family’s ...

Sugar Grove man indicted by federal grand jury on child porn possession

A Sugar Grove resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of violating federal child sexual exploitation laws. The 11-count indictment named William Kenneth Young, 53, as the sole defendant. According to the indictment, Young received and attempted to receive material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor between August 2025 and October 2025. In November and December of 2025, and in January, March, and July 2026, the defendant also distributed and attempted to distribute material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor. The Indictment further ...