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Clough scholarship winner announced

Collin Clough presented the Paul Clough Memorial Academic Scholarship on behalf of the Clough family, honoring the legacy of Paul Clough as a teacher, coach, and role model who encouraged students to pursue excellence in both academics and life. Applicants for the scholarship were asked to ...

UPMC Chautauqua talks Warren connection

JAMESTOWN – A little more than six months ago, it was announced that Warren General would no longer offer inpatient labor and delivery services due to a shortage of OBGYN physicians. That decision has caused an increase of births at UPMC Chautauqua. But even with the increase, Jamestown ...

Warren Players to host Mad Hatter Tea Party today

From tea cups to curtain calls, the Warren Players are inviting the community to experience the wonder of Alice in Wonderland in more ways than one. This summer, families will have the opportunity to step into the whimsical world of Wonderland through both the Warren Players' Jack in the Box ...

Rapp blasts re-referral of gender bills

A state House of Representatives committee has once again re-referred legislation to prevent biological men from competing in women’s sports to another committee - and Rep. Kathy Rapp isn’t happy about it. This time, Rapp had a front row seat as three bills Republicans want to see voted ...

Forest Service monitoring Rainbow Family gathering

The U.S. Forest Service issued an incident update late Tuesday regarding a gathering of the Rainbow Family of Living Light. The update came after the Times Observer reported the group was gathering in the Allegheny National Forest. The gathering is forming on the Bradford Ranger District ...

Observers hope election will turn up heat on budget process

Pennsylvania counties last year lost millions of dollars and domestic violence programs in the state laid off workers, some of whom never returned to those jobs, as a result of state leaders missing the budget deadline by 135 days. This year, the June 30 deadline for a new, 2026-27 budget was 15 days away on Monday. Few specifics have been mentioned publicly about any closed-door negotiations between Republicans and Democrats. Those who got burned last year said they hoped the fact that many lawmakers and the governor are up for reelection in 2026 will grease the skids toward an ...