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Walmart, United Refining property among reassessment agreements

Property tax settlement agreements with Walmart and United Refining Company were among the many items moved forward during the Warren County Commissioner’s meeting. Walmart had seen its new assessment set at $12,928,560 by the Board of Assessment Appeals. The settlement approved by the retailer and the commissioners will result in a new assessment of $6,780,000 - a decrease of $6,148,560 from the proposed assessment but more than the store's prior assessment. Solicitor Nathaniel Schmidt said that both Walmart and the taxing bodies obtained appraisals, with the county obtaining ...

Legion Riders raise $3,500 with 1,000 mile ride

The American Legion Riders Post 658’s “1,000 Miles for Veterans” endurance ride was successfully completed September 12–13, (4 a.m. start and 1:15 a.m. finish) raising $3,500 through the generosity of local businesses, organizations and individual donors. The ride covered 1,017 miles ...

PennDOT, safety partners urge caution with deer

With autumn already underway and hunting season nearing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its safety partners are reminding drivers to be alert for deer on the move near area roads. There were 6,309 deer-related crashes in Pennsylvania last year, resulting in 1,408 injuries and 11 fatalities, according to PennDOT data. PennDOT’s District 1 – Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties – reported 513 deer-related crashes in 2025, which is the lowest mark since 484 crashes in 2022. There were also zero fatalities resulting from ...

Mental Wellness Association seeks collaborations

The Forest-Warren Mental Wellness Association (FWMWA) has been a beacon of hope and healing since its establishment in 2015. As an affiliate of the Journey Health System, this consumer-run, non-profit organization is dedicated to addressing mental health needs in Forest and Warren Counties, ...

Liquor Control Board invests $3.6M to help prevent underage, dangerous drinking

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced that it is investing more than $3.6 million in communities across the commonwealth to help prevent underage and dangerous drinking, support local prevention efforts, and build healthier, safer communities. These grants are one of the many ways the PLCB helps strengthen Pennsylvania beyond its role as a retailer. By investing in prevention, education, and community partnerships, the agency works to ensure the benefits of beverage alcohol sales are returned to the people and communities it serves. This year, of 133 grant ...

‘Come From Away’ wins hearts across community

PHOTO: SLT walk Last week, community members participated in a Friendship Walk beginning at Crescent Park and continuing across the Veterans Memorial Bridge to the Struthers Library Theatre, commemorating the opening night of “Come From Away.” The production welcomed a little more than ...