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“Exactly what we needed”

More than 20 teachers have been honored during the inaugural Andrew Pollard Awards. The awards ceremony was hosted recently in the Mead Family Library Room of the Struthers Library Theatre and included music and dancing in addition to the awards presentation. Sponsored by the Kinzua Youth ...

C.A.R Pool opens Monday as summer programs begin

The Warren Parks, Recreation and Landscaping Commission received updates Tuesday on preparations for the city’s C.A.R. Pool season and summer playground program, with officials reporting stable staffing levels and no increase in pool pass rates this year. The C.A.R. Pool will open for ...

Two super PACs plan to spend $33M on ads in Pennsylvania congressional races

With the primaries now in the rearview mirror for Pennsylvania, the focus has shifted to Nov. 3 general election for candidates up and down the ballot. Pennsylvania is home to a few closely watched races that could shift the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives for 2027 and beyond. A pair of major super PACs from opposite sides of the aisle have taken notice and are planning to spend millions to win four races in battleground districts. House Majority PAC, or HMP, announced last month that they were placing $272 million in initial television and digital ...

Local Civil Air Patrol Squadron recruiting

Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and the Warren County Composite Squadron invites local youth ages 12-18 to join its ranks to discover a world of opportunity, adventure and service. The four pillars of the program include leadership, aerospace, emergency services and character development. Building confidence, taking initiative and developing skills to lead are all keys to the program. STEM programs, aircraft flights and space education helps cadets explore the exciting world of aviation and technology. Cadets also train in search and rescue, disaster ...

RDA gives development group five days to consider property offer

The Warren Redevelopment Authority on Wednesday offered to transfer the 231-237 Pennsylvania Ave. West property to a local group under strict conditions aimed at ensuring the project moves forward. During the meeting, RDA Chair Gary Sawtelle said the authority would be willing to ...

District awards employees

Times Observer photos by Jessica N. Rex School district employees were awarded with the Lauretta Woodson Award during this month’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Gloria Werner presented awards to Kari Ewing and Jackie Barnett.