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Lawmakers say lack of trust makes it harder to end the shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — A president looking to seize power beyond the executive branch. A Congress controlled by Republican lawmakers unwilling to directly defy him. And a minority party looking for any way to fight back. The dynamic left Washington in a stalemate Thursday — the ninth day of ...

Paintings rehung in courtroom, exterior courthouse work begins

As one project nears an end in the Warren County Courthouse, another is starting. Portraits of several of Warren County's president judges that have been on display in the Main Courtroom at the Warren County Courthouse have been returned and rehung after a careful cleaning and restoration. ...

Suicide walk brings awareness, time to remember

Family and friends last week joined a a Suicide Awareness and Memorial Walk to honor the life of Seth Edwards and remember the joy he brought to those around him. Born Nov. 19, 1998, he was the beloved son of David and Dawn Edwards and older brother to Trent Edwards. He was born in ...

‘Jock tax’ deemed unfair to visiting players

Professional athletes shouldn’t have to pay the City of Pittsburgh a tax for competing at its stadiums, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled in striking the so-called “jock tax.” The opinion entered Sept. 25 agrees with lower courts that found the tax unconstitutionally ...

School board prepares for Youngsville building sale

School board candidates and Youngsville residents are raising concerns about the sale of the Youngsville Middle/High School building. The issue was included on the agenda for Monday’s Warren County School District meeting. Bids for the property will be accepted until Oct. 28. Bidders are ...

Dems pass pollinator, insect protection bill

Democrats in the state House of Representatives are sending legislation to the state Senate to protect pollinators and other native insects. Its Senate fate isn’t promising, however, given that it passed the House in a 102-101 vote with no Republican support. Of the 37 co-sponsors of House ...