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Warren man sentenced to 18 years in prison

A Warren man has been sentenced to between 18 and 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to to four felony counts, including rape of a child, in the Court of Common Pleas. Trevor G. Lester, 27, had been charged in September 2025 with four counts of first-degree rape of a child, four counts of first-degree statutory sexual assault - 11 years or older, three counts of first-degree involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, three counts of second-degree felony aggravated indecent assault - less than 13 years old, four counts of third-degree felony corruption of minors - ...

Warren man sentenced to between 4-9 years in prison

A Warren man who tried to withdraw his May 7 guilty plea in relation to three felony charges related to a missing New York teenager has been sentenced to serve between 4.5 and 9 years in prison. Michael J. Bundy III, 25, pleaded guilty in the Court of Common Pleas on May 7 to one count of second-degree statutory sexual assault: 8-11 years older, one count of second-degree felony aggravated indecent assault - forcible compulsion and one count of third-degree felony corruption of minors - defendant age 18 or over. The rest of the remaining 13 charges were not prosecuted. After the ...

Fall is time to plan for Kinzua Skywalk view

Located a few miles off historic Route 6 near Mount Jewett in the heart of the PA Wilds is home to the Kinzua Skywalk where visitors can hike, learn, relax, play, and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Kinzua Bridge. The 339-acre Kinzua Bridge State Park, located in McKean County, is the home of ...

Shapiro dismisses ‘online conspiracy theories’ about measles deaths

Gov. Josh Shapiro said last week he won’t engage with “online conspiracy theories” about what the Department of Health is classifying as two “measles-associated deaths.” His comments come one day after Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni told multiple media outlets that one of the victims, a newborn baby, died from blood loss related to a ruptured spleen. Although the infant tested positive for measles antibodies, he concluded that the organ showed no “swelling or enlargement” attributable to the virus. There’s been no information released about the second ...

E-bike safety urged by Shriners Children’s Erie

As children head back to school, safety should be a top priority during their daily commute. As e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, more families are considering them a convenient transportation option for students. For those who use e-bikes and similar devices, understanding the potential risks and practicing safe riding habits can help prevent injuries and ensure a safe trip to and from class. E-bikes can travel at speeds of 20 to 30 mph and healthcare providers are seeing an increase in crashes involving motor vehicles. These collisions often create a high-energy blunt-force ...

‘Caring’ contributions

Born and raised in Florida, Skyla Govier has had family in the military, which included her father in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Her grandfather was stationed at Eglin U.S. Air Force Base as well as her step-father who retired as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. ...