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State Attorney General files suit over ‘compulsive’ site

Local News August 26, 2026

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. — owner-operators of Snapchat — regarding the social media giant’s failures to warn users of platform addictiveness and protect children from compulsive use. In a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed this week in Philadelphia County Court, the Office of Attorney General seeks honesty from Snapchat in how its platform appears in app stores, and demands the company take steps to protect child users from becoming addicted to the app. The complaint alleges that Snapchat ...

Officials hail USDA $20M purchase of grape juice

Local News August 26, 2026

On a rainy Monday, Chautauqua County’s grape growers received some sunshine. One week after a visit to Portland and a plea from U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its decision to purchase $20 million worth of Concord grape juice, providing critical ...

Board moves toward cell phone restrictions

Local News August 26, 2026

The Warren County School District is moving closer to adopting a districtwide policy governing student cell phone use, with school board members Monday night signaling support for stricter limits but calling for different expectations based on grade level. The board reviewed draft Policy 9951, “Student Use of Electronic Devices,” along with two possible sets of procedures. One would prohibit student cell phone use from bell to bell, while the other would allow phones during non-instructional periods such as breakfast, lunch and class transitions. After discussion, administrators ...

Donation boxes seek supplies for schools

Local News August 25, 2026

Even though schools opened Tuesday, the Warren County Democratic Committee is celebrating and supporting the increase in state education funding during Gov. Josh Shapiro’s term by collecting school supplies for Warren County School District. Donation boxes are located at three local ...

State says measles deaths are first in 35 years

Pair of blood drives aim to tackle shortages

Local News August 25, 2026

With football season officially underway, the Community Blood Bank is calling all sports fans to help tackle blood shortages in our community. Throughout September, all donors will be entered to win a pair of tickets to a regular season NFL game of their choice. This exciting giveaway aims to rally community support and bolster the blood supply as we move into a new season. While summer often brings a dip in blood donations, the transition into fall can also present challenges. Busy school schedules, holiday preparations, and the return of various activities can sometimes overshadow ...