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Teen Driver Safety Week kicks of in state

Local News October 21, 2026

To mark Teen Driver Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Education (PDE), Insurance (PID), and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) visited Red Land High School to highlight the importance of teaching teen driver safety and launch a new social media campaign featuring tips on vehicle maintenance and safety behind the wheel to prepare young drivers – and all drivers – to safely navigate different scenarios they may face before leaving home and while on the road. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among teenagers. In Pennsylvania from ...

Sheffield woman charged by Attorney General with stealing from pharmacy

ANF plans 38-acre prescribed burn near Buckaloons Recreation Area

Local News October 20, 2026

The Allegheny National Forest is planning a 38-acre prescribed burn near Buckaloons Recreation Area later this fall to help reduce wildfire risks and protect nearby communities, infrastructure and natural resources. The operation is scheduled for late October through early November, pending required approvals and favorable weather conditions. The burn area is located near National Forge Road. Forest officials said prescribed fires are used to reduce the buildup of overgrown vegetation that can fuel wildfires. Portions of the area may be closed to the public for several days to ensure ...

Butter Chicken Brass Band performs for students

Local News October 20, 2026

Chicago’s Butter Chicken Brass Band was brought to Warren’s Struthers Library Theatre recently to perform for area middle school students. Students from Eisenhower, Sheffield, Youngsville, Tidioute Community Charter and St. Joseph Catholic schools along with local homeschool and cyber ...

Walking Through The Darkness: Local Suicide Awareness Walk offers community and solace to grieving families

Local News October 20, 2026

In the wake of tragedy, finding a sense of connection can feel impossible. But for one local mother, a community gathering provided a small sliver of comfort during her family’s grieving. Just three weeks after the tragic loss of her son, Aidan, Jennifer Morningstar joined neighbors, ...

New bill would create misdemeanor for entering zoo habitats

Local News October 20, 2026

Legislation introduced recently in the state House of Representatives would make it a crime to enter an animal enclosure at a zoo in Pennsylvania. Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Paoli, has introduced legislation (HB 2857) that would create a new misdemeanor charge of unlawful entry into animal ...