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West Virginia sues Pennsylvania over energy credit limits

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West Virginia sued⁠ Pennsylvania, claiming its neighbor to the north illegally blocks its power producers from selling energy credits there. Attorney General JB McCuskey filed this lawsuit late last week in a Pennsylvania federal court. West Virginia argues that Pennsylvania violates the Commerce Clause by favoring its power producers over businesses from other states. The lawsuit names the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, PUC Chairman Stephen DeFrank and Vice Chair Kimberly Barrow. Pennsylvania requires power companies to get 18% of the power they sell from approved ...

Recovery group plans Thursday event for hope, healing

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The leaders of Overcomers Anonymous, a local faith-based recovery group will have a night of hope and healing, in celebration of recovery at The Crossing Cafe located at 350 Pennsylvania Ave. West, in Warren from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Music will be provided by the local band Timber & Ash. ...

Youngsville man jailed after lewd messages to alleged 15-year-old

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A Youngsville man was jailed Friday on $100,000 bail after allegedly using Facebook Messenger to have lewd and unlawful discussions with an alleged 15-year-old girl. Raymond L. Champlin, 53, of Youngsville was charged first-degree unlawful contact with a minor – sexual offenses; third-degree felony unlawful contact with a minor – open lewdness and third-degree criminal use of a communication facility. He was arraigned Friday by Magisterial District Court Judge Raymond Zydonik, who set bail at $100,000. Champlin was unable to post bail and was taken to the Warren County ...

‘Stand strong’

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For the past several years, Frank Williams and Joshua Jennings have organized an annual 9/11 march from Warren to Starbrick to honor first responders for their bravery and service. While the duo has participated in numerous holiday rucks, this 9/11 tribute stands as their longest journey. A ...

Drake’s 42nd Annual Fall Gas Up set for Saturday

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TITUSVILLE – Visit Drake Well Museum and Park for its 42nd Annual Fall Gas Up and experience the engines and equipment that powered Pennsylvania’s oil fields! The event, which is sponsored by the Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Displays will include antique engines, farm and oil field equipment, tractors, models, and more. Engines ranging in size from small motors used to power washing machines to large oilfield engines that pumped multiple wells will be displayed by members of the Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine ...

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Caregivers Support Group to meet Sept. 21 The regular meeting of Caregivers Support Group-Warren will be Monday, Sept. 21, at noon at Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Pennsylvania Ave. E., Warren. Those attending should enter the building via the elevator entrance and proceed to the Wesley parlor. The support group meeting is a confidential and friendly place for those attending to gain information and to ask questions related to their caregiving experiences. All caregivers and those interested in learning about Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related disorders are welcome ...