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Ukrainian refugee program to be held July 1 at Woman’s Club

When the current invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, local business owner Piper VanOrd of Allegheny Outfitters wanted to do something to help. She organized relief supplies to take to Krakow, Poland to help refugees, then personally went there to help and find out what the needs were. Since ...

DA withdraws charges against 11 defendants tied to Kibbey

The Warren County District Attorney's Office is withdrawing charges against at least 11 criminal defendants due to the involvement of former Chief County Detective Thomas Kibbey in their cases. The Times Observer reached out to the state Attorney General’s office for more information when ...

E-bike issues discussed at City Council

E-bikes are a growing concern for some in Warren as the use of the motorized bicycles increases. Electronic bicycles downtown were a topic of concern at the City Council meeting on June 16. The Warren Police Department brought the issue of e-bikes on sidewalks in the downtown area to the ...

Local U-pick strawberries now available

There is something special about picking your own strawberries. It’s a full sensory experience: the tart smell of ripe berries mixed with the earthy smell of straw between the rows, the feel of a perfectly plump, juicy berry falling off the bush into your hand, the warm sun on your skin, ...

Rural dental care crisis is ‘as bad as it can get’

Pennsylvania's dental access in its remote communities is in crisis. Senate Republicans heard testimony from a variety of dental health professionals about the dire state of oral care in rural regions of the state on Wednesday. A combination of insufficient dental coverage and the ongoing ...

Community Foundation lists May donations

The Community Foundation received $5,452.13 in contributions from donors in the month of May to the following funds held by the foundation. Donors include: Ellie and David Wayne "Rico" Taylor Scholarship Fund: Ellie Taylor. Harold and Edith Bengston Memorial Fund for Warren First ...