A deeply divided state House on Monday gave final approval to a bill to require school districts to prohibit student cell phone use during the school day, with exceptions. The issue divided lawmakers within parties. Lawmakers who are parents said it had been discussed in their homes. The ...

The Jefferson DeFrees Family Center is bringing big rigs - and a touch of radio-controlled cars - to Betts Park this weekend. The seventh annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday featuring trucks and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. A VIP hour will run from ...

The discovery of a loaded handgun in a restroom is under investigation. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the gun was found at Warren Lowe's. The individual claimed it was loaded after it was found by a worker. Law enforcement verified a gun was found but said it was ...

The Young Mothers’ Study Club is a community-focused organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering women through fellowship and service. One of the club’s signature community events is the annual Charity Auction. This year the 61st auction will be held on June 10 from ...

A Warren man has pleaded guilty to two drug charges in the Court of Common Pleas. Shawn T. Moore, 36, pleaded guilty on Thursday during plea court proceedings to one count of felony conspiracy to manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to deliver related to a July 23, 2025, set of ...

Local entrepreneur Erin Werner shared the story behind her growing downtown business, Wrapped & Rooted Gift Shop, during a presentation to Warren City Council. Werner, who opened the gift shop back in November, told council members the business has received a positive response from the ...