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Governor orders U.S., Commonwealth flags to half-staff for holiday

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In accordance with the United States Flag Code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff on Monday in observance of Memorial Day to honor our nation’s fallen heroes. “On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending and protecting our freedoms and our nation,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “Lori and I are eternally grateful to those who have put on the uniform and given their lives for ...

Four Flags Ceremony likely moving indoors due to rain forecasts

Community

The annual Four Flags Ceremony is expected to be moved indoors Saturday due to weather forecasts predicting cold temperatures and a high chance of rain. The ceremony was originally scheduled for 10 a.m. at Heritage Point at Crescent Park, where residents gather each year to honor the region’s history. However, organizers now say conditions, forecasted at around 45 degrees with a 93% chance of rain, will likely force a relocation. If the change is finalized, the event will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church. A sign will be placed at Crescent Park directing attendees to the ...

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Cops & Court Report

C. Warren County - District Judge Raymond Zydonik Disorderly conduct. Nicholas A. Taylor, 41, of Jamestown was charged on two dockets with disorderly conduct engaged in fighting and public drunkenness and similar misconduct May 20 by Warren city police officers after an alleged incident May 8 in Warren. Disorderly conduct. K.C. M. Johnson, 18, of Russell was charged with disorderly conduct - unreasonable noise May 17 by the State Police at Warren after an alleged incident May 9 in Sheffield Township. Johnson was charged on a second docket with disorderly conduct - unreasonable noise ...

Collaboration fuels Tidioute Boat Launch project

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TIDIOUTE — A long-planned effort to improve public river access in Tidioute is moving forward after local officials, nonprofits and community donors came together to support a major expansion of the borough’s Allegheny River boat launch. The approximately $500,000 project would expand the existing launch from one lane to two, add an ADA-accessible kayak launch and create a separate canoe and kayak access point. The project emerged from the Heart and Soul community planning initiative, which collected hundreds of comments and interviews from residents about priorities for the ...

Holiday weekend filled with events

Community

Summer is just around the corner as the Memorial Day holiday weekend has arrived. Some events taking place include: — Kicking off the camping season, the Warren County Fairgrounds. Check-out by 2 p.m. on Monday. For more information, visit https://warrencountyfair.net/holiday-camping/ or contact Sue by calling 814-730-2890 or emailing sward923@gmail.com. — Chapman State Park has its Open House at the Beach with Animal Furs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, at the beach house. In addition, a History Walk: Woodchicks and Waterways from 2-4 p.m. meeting at parking lot 1. — The ...

80 participate in county Envirothon competition

Education

The annual Warren County Envirothon was recently at Chapman State Park. This year approximately 80 students from five schools competed in the event. The schools present were Eisenhower Middle/ Senior High School, Sheffield Middle School, Tidioute Community Charter School, Warren Area High ...