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Clarendon man sentenced to jail for taping Probation Dept. meetings

Local News September 18, 2026

A Clarendon man has been sentenced to between 4 months and almost two years of confinement after pleading guilty to a violation of state wiretapping laws. Justin T. Walters, 41, was charged with nine counts of third-degree felony intercepting communications and one count of disclosing intercepted communications on Friday by Warren city police officers. Walters pleaded guilty in June to one count of intercepting communications and one count of disclosing intercepted communications with the rest of the charges not prosecuted. He was sentenced Sept. 11 to between two months and a year of ...

Assistance available for storm damage near Erie

Local News September 17, 2026

At the request of officials in Erie, the Shapiro Administration will support a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to assist individuals and families that sustained losses from damages caused by severe storms and heavy rain Sept. 2 and 3. The MARC is open to residents and business owners in Erie County who were affected by the recent severe storms. “Strong wind from the severe storms caused significant damage to many homes, businesses and public property across Erie,” said Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield. “Having necessary resources and ...

Two additional deaths linked to measles in state

Local News September 17, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two additional measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Both individuals were unvaccinated. One individual lived in Jefferson County and the other lived in Mifflin County. To protect the privacy of both individuals and their families, DOH will not be releasing any additional details that could personally identify them. While local officials in the respective counties where the deaths occurred may release more details about the deceased, DOH is bound by different laws that strictly limit what it can share publicly. The two ...

Briefs

Community September 17, 2026

Class of 1969 to celebrate 75th birthdays Members of the Youngsville High School Class of 1969 will gather Saturday, Oct. 3, for a 75th birthday celebration at Brokenstraw Valley Winery in Youngsville, Pa. The party will run from 2 to 7 p.m. and is open to classmates and their partners. The celebration will feature pizza, wings and cupcakes, along with a cash bar. More than 50 classmates and guests have already confirmed their attendance. Those seeking additional information may contact Sandy at 814-203-2720. Outdoor club to ride, hike in Oil Creek State Park Sunday Members of the ...

Warren Area Student Union eyes upcoming events

Local News September 17, 2026

The Warren Area Student Union (WASU) provides students with the opportunity to organize their own special events. As students prepare for the annual WASU Haunted House, the facility will be closed. Scare actors will be diligently working to hold another great haunted house for the community ...

Send-off event set for Tidioute brothers

Local News September 17, 2026

John and Nathan Brown, sons of Henry and Marsha Brown, will bid farewell to the Tidioute community on Sept. 28 as they deploy with Gulf Company attached to the 110th Infantry Battalion of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Sgt. Johnathan Brown and Sgt. Nathan Brown have served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for 18 years. They will deploy for the first time in their careers for approximately one year during this mission. Their cousin, Maj. Benjamin Brown, will be deploying with them as a commanding officer. A hometown send-off ...