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Something’s brewing in muggy conditions

Humidity tells us two things: One, you will be sticky. Two, there is water in the air, which signals rain. We all have a sigh of relief when humidity dissipates, a cool breeze comes in, and much-needed rain comes our way. Some of us hold our breath when we realize the rain we wished for ...

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League plans Wednesday event A “Meet and Greet “ event with the members and guests of the Warren League of Women Voters will be Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Oak Room at the Conewango Club, 201 Market St., Warren. The public is invited to drop in to hear how the nonpartisan political organization works year round to ensure free and fair elections, provide information to help voters make informed choices, and opportunities to defend our democracy. Displays of past league studies, resources on current issues, and good conversations. RSVP at Sallyb228hotmail.com and go ...

Sugar Grove man charged with insurance fraud

A Sugar Grove man faces insurance fraud charges from the state Attorney General’s office after allegedly trying to report a claim on an insurance policy that had already been canceled. Dominic M. Rotondelli, 23, was charged Wednesday with third-degree felony false/fraudulent/incomplete insurance claim and misdemeanor counts of theft by deception and insurance/intent to defraud. Rotondelli was arraigned by Magisterial District Court Judge Laura Bauer on Wednesday with bail set at $25,000 unsecured. The Attorney General’s office alleges in its Affidavit of Probable Cause that ...

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Allegheny Outdoor Club To Hike Sunday On Sunday, Aug. 16, members of the Allegheny Outdoor Club will hike at the Beaver Meadows Recreational Area in Marienville. The hike is moderate, about 3.5 miles. Those attending will meet at Musante Street in Warren at 1:30 p.m. or at Beaver Meadows (Marienville to T358 to Recreational Drive) at 2:30 p.m. Those attending should remember bug and tick spray. Tom Patterson is leading this hike. Class of 1955 to meet Wednesday The Warren High School Class of 1955 will hold its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, August 19 at 12:30 p.m. at Lawson's ...

Association for counties talks priorities of 911, data centers

The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, known as CCAP, is an organization founded in 1886 that serves as the “unifying” voice for the Keystone State’s 67 counties. Kyle Kopko, who serves as CCAP’s Executive Director, oversees all of the association’s divisions, which ...

A step forward

The House of Hope had another successful shoe collection, with 170 bags of shoes heading to Florida to be weighed and money generated for the House of Hope. The shoes are then sent to another country, where they will support a micro-enterprise. The shoes are sold, providing families with an ...