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Music In The Park underway in Warren

Local News June 2, 2026

Friday evenings are a lot more lively. Music In The Park kicked off its 2026 season last week. The public is invited to enjoy free live entertainment every Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. throughout the summer. Set in the Jazz Amphitheatre at Soldiers and Sailors Park, this weekly concert series features a variety of different music styles offering something for everyone. It's the perfect atmosphere to kick off the weekend. The 2026 season will run until Aug. 28. Guests should bring a folding chair or a blanket to sit on to enjoy the music. Attendees are encouraged to shop and dine ...

Successful bids

Local News June 2, 2026

The Young Mothers’ Study Club is a community-focused organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering women through fellowship and service. One of the club’s signature community events is the annual Charity Auction. This year the 61st auction will be held on June 10 from ...

Wrapped & Rooted highlights growth at council

Local News June 2, 2026

Local entrepreneur Erin Werner shared the story behind her growing downtown business, Wrapped & Rooted Gift Shop, during a presentation to Warren City Council. Werner, who opened the gift shop back in November, told council members the business has received a positive response from the ...

Educators want $15M for literacy 'crisis' amid $5B budget gap

Education June 2, 2026

Educators from Pennsylvania Literacy Coalition and Teach Plus PA sat down Wednesday with state legislators to discuss the improved literacy practices implemented in the Middletown Area School District and lobby for increased funding to address Pennsylvania’s reading crisis. Today, Pennsylvania schools report that only 33% of fourth grade students are reading proficiently; a statistic that has remained essentially unchanged for the past 20 years despite yearly increased funding from the state. Although early literacy is one of the strongest predictors of a student’s later ...

Gardell brings unique comedy to Warren

Local News June 2, 2026

For Billy Gardell, comedy is a way to cope with life’s problems. “I’ve always found it (comedy) a way to cope. If you are making them (audience members) laugh, then they’re forgetting their problems for a little bit,” Gardell said in a phone interview. “That’s a pretty nice ...

Discovery of handgun is under investigation

Latest News June 1, 2026

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 ...