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Pennsylvania State Police announce arrangements for fallen trooper

Cops & Court Report July 7, 2026

ASHLAND – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the funeral arrangements for Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who lost his life in the line of duty on Wednesday. The services will be held at the North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, located at 15 Academy Lane in Ashland. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, from 8 to 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. The visitation and funeral service are open to the public. Burial services will be private. There will be heavy traffic volume in the area, including Route 61, with delays expected throughout the day. ...

House passes university funding but has dustup on school choice

Local News July 7, 2026

The state began its new fiscal year last week with no budget in place and events in the House - a testy faceoff on one education-related bill, but bipartisan passage of another - made it unclear if a deal will occur anytime soon. Closed-door negotiations failed to produce a 2026-27 budget by the Tuesday deadline, the fifth year in a row the June 30 deadline has been missed. On Wednesday, Rep. Jesse Topper of Bedford County, the top Republican in the Democratic-controlled House, raised his voice in irritation after Democrats in a committee scuttled language in a bill related to school ...

Long-term options sought for Tidioute water

Local News July 7, 2026

TIDIOUTE — Residents served by the Southwest Warren County Municipal Authority (SWCMA) will remain under a boil water advisory for at least another month as state environmental officials say the authority's water treatment plant has not yet returned to acceptable operating levels. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) confirmed the advisory has been extended because the treatment plant continues to experience filtration problems despite ongoing maintenance and repairs. "Treatment plant performance has not returned to acceptable levels, despite the actions ...

Briefs

Community July 7, 2026

Summer skate camp The Snowbelt Jr. Roller Derby will have a summer skate camp for ages 7-17 for all skating levels from Wednesday through Aug. 2. Sessions will be Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Russell Roller Rink in Russell. It is $100 first skater, $80 per each additional sibling. Rental skates will be provided. Helmets and personal safety gear can be brought or borrowed. For questions and to register, go to snowbeltjrrollerderby.com Bocce group plans picnic Warren Bocce Group will have its mid-summer picnic at Betts Park on Monday at 4 p.m. with ...

Annual memorial artisan event benefits veterans

Local News July 7, 2026

After Barb Matson retired and found herself with extra time, she felt it was time to give back to the community. After some soul searching and prayer in her retirement, Matson said, “Seeking what God would have me do in my retirement years, it was impressed upon me that one does not have ...

Warren man charged with raping child

Local News July 7, 2026

A Warren man has been jailed on $250,000 bail after being accused by the State Police at Warren of 22 felony charges that include rape of a child. David M. Lorenz, 38, of Warren was arraigned Friday by Magisterial District Court Judge Daniel Miller after charges were filed Thursday by the State Police. Miller set bail at $250,000 and Lorenz was taken to the Warren County Prison after being unable to post bail, according to online court docket information. Charges filed include: three counts of first-degree felony rape of a child, three counts of first-degree felony statutory sexual ...