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‘Couldn’t Be Prouder’

Students from the Warren County School District (WCSD) and Saint Joseph Catholic School recently showcased their mathematical skills at the Regional Challenge 24 Tournament hosted by Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5 (IU5) in Edinboro. The regional competition followed the Warren ...

Former detective pleads guilty to relations with informant

A former chief detective was sentenced to three to 24 months in the Warren County Prison and 24 months of probation in the Court of Common Pleas. Thomas J. Kibbey, 41, of Warren pleaded guilty on Wednesday during plea court proceedings to two counts of two second-degree misdemeanor charges of official oppression. The sentencing was made by Judge John F. Cherry of Dauphin County. Kibbey was originally charged with two third-degree felony charges of peace officer-sexual intercourse/contact with a person in custody/detention in June 2025 by the state Attorney General’s office. ...

Mobile water container arrives in Tidioute

After months on a boil water advisory, Tidioute has a new source for clean drinking water. PA American Water delivered a water buffalo, a mobile water transport container or trailer, to a Tidioute business with 750 gallons of water for the community. Hollow Hill Outdoors agreed to allow the water buffalo to be placed in their back parking lot. Tidioute residents have had to boil their water since March 18 due to water storage, pressure loss, and turbidity issues. Hollow Hills Outdoors is located at 148 Main St. in Tidioute. Follow Jeff Haight, official home of Jeff News, on ...

Discovery of handgun is under investigation

The discovery of a loaded handgun in a restroom is under investigation. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the gun was found at Warren Lowe's. The individual claimed it was loaded after it was found by a worker. Law enforcement verified a gun was found but said it was Saturday night when it was discovered. The officer had no knowledge to whether the pistol was loaded or not. Pennsylvania State Police handled the call, but cannot release any information at this time. Store management directed the reporter to Lowe's public relations department but did not receive a ...

Annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser is Saturday

The Jefferson DeFrees Family Center is bringing big rigs - and a touch of radio-controlled cars - to Betts Park this weekend. The seventh annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday featuring trucks and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. A VIP hour will run from ...

On the record

C. WARREN COUNTY – DISTRICT JUDGE RAYMOND ZYDONIK Harassment. Stephen T. Proper, 47, of Erie was charged with harassment - subject other to physical contact May 31 by State Police at Warren after an alleged incident May 30 in Sheffield Township. Harassment. Heather A. Jackson, 46, of Erie was charged with harassment - subject other to physical contact May 31 by State Police at Warren after an alleged incident May 30 in Sheffield Township. Corruption of minors. Miley N. Halsey, 18, of Bear Lake was charged with five first-degree misdemeanors of corruption of minors May 28 by ...