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Cops & Court Report October 14, 2026

N. WARREN COUNTY – DISTRICT JUDGE LAURA BAUER Harassment. Amber I. Furman, 20, of Warren was charged with harassment - subject other to physical contact Oct. 7 by State Police at Warren after an alleged incident Sept. 28 in Conewango Township. DUI. Brian C. Bunce, 37, of Warren was charged with DUI: controlled substance with impaired ability - first offense, DUI: controlled substance or metabolite - first offense, DUI: controlled substance schedule two or three - first offense, intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered, possession of marijuana - ...

Candidate for state rep offers views, plans meeting

Local News October 13, 2026

The public is invited to a town hall meeting for District 65 PA State Representative candidate Destiny Howard at the Pleasant Township Social Hall, 40 Fuller Ave., Warren, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday to discuss her campaign platform, which focuses on economic hardship and advocates for shifting government priorities away from reactive policies toward proactive crisis prevention. Drawing directly from her own firsthand experiences with poverty and family struggles, Howard aims to connect with voters to address critical community needs. With October being Domestic Abuse Awareness ...

Erie shooter who killed 8 was family's patriarch, father of toddler killed says

Local News October 13, 2026

ERIE — A man whose toddler was among eight people killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, said Sunday that the gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary. "I think that was a front for him," Julius Windham said as he stood at a memorial to victims ...

Two blood drives planned in county this week

Local News October 13, 2026

Community Blood Bank is getting into the Halloween spirit with its “Starve a Vampire, Give Blood” campaign, encouraging community members to celebrate the season by doing something that can make a lifesaving difference: donating blood. Throughout October, everyone who donates blood with Community Blood Bank will receive a limited-edition “Drink Responsibly” blood donor T-shirt, while supplies last. The Halloween-themed shirt features a vampire holding a bag of blood with the message “Drink Responsibly. Donate Blood.” It offers donors a fun way to show their support for ...

Community price shopping for electricity proposed

Local News October 13, 2026

State lawmakers want to ease the burden of high electricity bills on residents and small businesses. While Pennsylvanians can already shop for their own electricity supplier, a new proposal would allow communities to shop on their behalf, potentially giving customers greater bargaining power and additional options to pursue competitive rates. The proposal comes as residential electricity prices in Pennsylvania have risen sharply in recent years. According to the state’s Independent Fiscal Office, the average residential price increased nearly 46% between 2018 and 2025. Rep. ...

Blue Star Mothers launch area wreaths effort

Local News October 13, 2026

The Blue Star Mothers are launching their fourth year of participation in the Wreaths Across America program, setting an ambitious goal to honor local veterans. This year, the organization aims to place 3,001 wreaths across eight cemeteries in Warren County, ensuring that those who served are ...