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Former detective pleads guilty to relations with informant

A former chief detective was sentenced to three to 24 months in the Warren County Prison and 24 months of probation in the Court of Common Pleas. Thomas J. Kibbey, 41, of Warren pleaded guilty on Wednesday during plea court proceedings to two counts of two second-degree misdemeanor charges of official oppression. The sentencing was made by Judge John F. Cherry of Dauphin County. Kibbey was originally charged with two third-degree felony charges of peace officer-sexual intercourse/contact with a person in custody/detention in June 2025 by the state Attorney General’s office. ...

Divided state House passes school cell phone ban

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 ...

Annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser is Saturday

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 ...

Discovery of handgun is under investigation

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 Saturday night when it was discovered. The officer had no knowledge to whether the pistol was loaded or not. Pennsylvania State Police handled the call, but cannot release any information at this time. Store management directed the reporter to Lowe's public relations department but did not receive a ...

Successful bids

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 ...

Warren man pleads guilty to drug charges

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 charges as well as to one count of felony conspiracy to manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to deliver related to a July 25, 2025, set of charges. The pleas were made in front of President Judge Gregory Hammond of the Court of Common Pleas. One of the sets of charges came after ...