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Community mourns, offers support after fire

Local News August 19, 2026

Youngsville and surrounding areas have quickly stepped in to help after a family lost two young children and left an infant in critical condition in a house fire Sunday evening in Pleasant Valley Mobile Park in Brokenstraw Township A tragic and difficult time has the community coming together to support this family as navigating such a loss leaves many lost in what can be said for comfort. According to an obituary notice from Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, the children were Cohen D. Johnson, 3, and Hadley J. Johnson, 1. Loved ones are asking for help after everything was lost, ...

Local News August 19, 2026

PennDOT, partners share tips for driving around heavy trucks As the final stretch of summer travel season continues through Labor Day, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its safety partners are reminding everyone of the importance of using caution when driving around ...

‘Top notch’ farewell

Local News August 19, 2026

After two decades with the Warren Police Department, Chief Joseph Sproveri is stepping down from his position, bringing to a close a career marked by leadership, community involvement and continued professional development within the department. During remarks at Monday’s City Council ...

Three teens charged with squatting in city home

Local News August 19, 2026

Three Warren teens have been charged after allegedly squatting in a Conewango Avenue home. Aaron J. McMillen, 19, Akia Markham, 18, and Aubree S. Edwards, 19, all of Warren, were charged with first-degree felony burglary - overnight accommodation, no person present, third-degree felony criminal trespass - entering structure, and criminal mischief - damaging property on Monday after warrants were issued for their arrest. All three had left the home before police were able to respond. Bail was set at $5,000 by Magisterial District Judge Raymond Zydonik. McMillan is listed in the ...

New homeschool nonprofit opens its doors

Local News August 19, 2026

As homeschooling rates continue to rise, organizations that foster the educational needs of young people continue to grow in Warren County. The intention of ECHO (Enrichment + Christian Homeschool Opportunities) is to serve Christian homeschool families by creating consistent opportunities ...