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Open houses for Warren County adult diploma program planned

Local News July 16, 2026

The Warren Forest Higher Education Council (Hi-Ed) is inviting adults who did not complete high school to explore a new opportunity to earn a Warren Area High School diploma through the Warren County Adult Diploma Program. Unlike a traditional GED program, the Adult Diploma Program allows eligible students to earn a high school diploma while building practical academic and workforce skills. The program is designed to meet students where they are and help them achieve their educational and career goals in a supportive learning environment. Community members interested in learning more ...

'Hundreds’ of convicted murderers could ask for release starting July 24

Local News July 16, 2026

Without legislative action, “hundreds” of inmates convicted of felony murder could begin to request walking free in just 10 days. The warning comes from State Attorney General Dave Sunday. He urged the General Assembly to pass any of the measures pending that would reform sentencing ...

Warren man faces additional child rape charges

Cops & Court Report July 16, 2026

A Warren man awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl faces a new set of 27 felony charges filed Tuesday by city of Warren police. Trevor Lester, 27, was charged with Tuesday with four counts of first-degree rape of a child, four counts of first-degree statutory sexual assault: 11 years older, three counts of first-degree felony involuntary deviate sexual intercoure with a child, three counts of second-degree felony aggravated indecent assault - complainant less than 13 years old, four counts o fincest of minor - complainant under 13 years of ...

Spirit for the sky

Local News July 16, 2026

A fly-in/drive-in fundraiser for the Alan D. Fuller Memorial Flying Scholarship will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. The event will offer Whiskey 7 rides, discovery flights, 50-50 and other raffles and awards. The event has free admission ...

Code Red issued for air quality by state for Thursday

Local News July 15, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Red Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter (PM2.5) for Thursday. Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will be entering Pennsylvania’s northernmost counties and pushing into southern counties Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, creating Code Red concentrations of PM2.5. Residents are strongly encouraged to check www.airnow.gov for current conditions in their area. During Code Red Air Quality Alerts all residents should consider limiting their outdoor activities, and sensitive groups such ...

Sheffield playground funding request on agenda

Local News July 15, 2026

A new playground is coming to Sheffield Township this summer. The Warren County Commissioners are being asked to support the project through an Act 13 Greenway Program grant to help pay for the project. The request will be discussed at the commissioners’ meeting today. Sheffield is asking the county to support an Act 13 Greenway Program application to replace old and outdated playground equipment for 2- to 5-year old children in Memorial Park and to install a new infant/baby swing set. The town is asking for $14,360.22 in Act 13 funding, with a total project cost of $64,360.22 ...