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Free counseling available for Medicare open enrollment

Local News October 9, 2026

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins Thursday and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) today announced Pennsylvanians can receive free, unbiased help understanding their options by talking with specially trained Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) counselors. “PA MEDI counselors can help Medicare recipients navigate the open enrollment process and find the best services to meet their unique needs,” said Dan Milloy, PDA’s PA MEDI director. “The counselors are available to answer questions, offer suggestions and provide valuable ...

Rotary Club to host intelligence expert Bilger at library

Local News October 9, 2026

The Rotary Club will host veteran intelligence expert Ray Builder for a public presentation at the Warren Public Library on Wednesday. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on the third floor in the Slater Room. Bilger brings 35 years of American intelligence experience to the ...

Flu vaccine clinics planned for Oct. 16, 19

Local News October 9, 2026

Gaughn’s Drug Store will be hosting a communitywide flu vaccine clinic for anyone age 12 and older at Warren General Hospital. The clinics will be Friday, Oct. 16 from 8 to 11 a.m., and Monday, Oct. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Conference Room A. Please use Entrance 3 on the river side of the hospital and follow the signs. No appointment is necessary — just bring your insurance card.

Allegheny Outfitters celebrates 20 years Saturday

Local News October 9, 2026

The heartbeat of the upper Allegheny River, Allegheny Outfitters was established in 2006 as a modest canoe and kayak livery, and has grown into the premier hub for outdoor recreation needs in Warren County. The veteran-owned business is celebrating its 20th anniversary, Rooted in the River: A ...

Across the Dam Half-Marathon on pace for Saturday

Local News October 9, 2026

Runners from across the region will gather Saturday for the 2026 Across the Dam Half-Marathon, a scenic 13.1-mile race beginning at Kinzua Beach and ending at the Warren County YMCA. Sponsored by United Refining Company/Kwik Fill and the Warren YMCA, the race will begin at 9 a.m. at Kinzua Beach along Route 59 at the Allegheny Reservoir. The course takes runners through the Allegheny National Forest, across Kinzua Dam and through the hills leading into the city of Warren. After crossing the dam, runners will travel along Hemlock Avenue before continuing into Warren on Pennsylvania ...

Briefs

Community October 8, 2026

Christian group meets Tuesday The Jamestown-Warren Christian Women Village Missions Country Partners will meet at noon Tuesday at the Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown. Guest speaker and music will be by Pastor Tori Jordan. Lunch is $7. Bring a brown bag gift item for exchange. The group is collecting synthetic socks in October and November for the Blue Star Mothers to send to military service personnel overseas. Also the Nov. 10 meeting will include a Christmas craft fair where you may sell your homemade items with 25% of sales donated to Village Missions. ...