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Warren man sentenced to probation in indecent assault case

A Warren man has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor indecent exposure in September. Logan N. Beard, 35, will serve two years of probation and pay a $500 fine to satisfy his guilty plea in front of Judge Todd Woodin in the Court of Common Pleas. Beard had been charged with third-degree felony charges of corruption of minors – defendant age 18 or above and unlawful contact with a minor – sexual offenses. A charge of third-degree felony unlawful contact with a minor - sexual offenses was withdrawn while the other two felony charges were not prosecuted. ...

National Fuel Gas Co. Foundation announces $137,500 in grants

WILLIAMSVILLE -- The board of directors of the National Fuel Gas Company Foundation (Foundation), the charitable giving arm of National Fuel Gas Company (National Fuel), recently approved grants totaling $137,500 to support organizations addressing food insecurity, disaster relief, emergency shelter and other critical needs across New York and Pennsylvania. “The Foundation is proud to continue supporting organizations that provide critical resources to people and families across our communities,” said David P. Bauer, president and CEO of National Fuel and president of the ...

Honor Flight opportunities available for area veterans

The Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight organization recently completed Mission 24 and included 33 veterans: two Korean War veterans, six Cold War veterans, three Cuban Missile Crisis veterans, and twenty-two Vietnam War veterans. Each veteran brought their own experiences and stories, making this an ...

Health insurance transparency resources offered for open enrollment

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) released two annual reports that help Pennsylvanians better understand health insurance options available in the Commonwealth ahead of Pennie’s Open Enrollment season. PID’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) Quality Health Plans (QHP) Summary Report and Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Report provide consumers with information about health plan benefits, coverage, claims, denials, and appeals. Together, the reports can serve as important tools for Pennsylvanians researching health insurance options and making informed decisions about their ...

Spring Creek man sentenced to probation

A Spring Creek man has been sentenced to seven years of probation after pleading guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges filed in November 2025 after a domestic incident. Jeffrey M. Keener, 50, was initially charged with second-degree misdemeanor simple assault, unlawful restraint/serious bodily injury, terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, recklessly endangering another person, false imprisonment, harassment and possession of an instrument of crime with intent filed by the State Police at Warren. Bail was initially set at $150,000 by Judge Daniel Miller. Further ...

Raising awareness at Eisenhower

The Eisenhower Student Council recently brought the school community together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the Knights’ Senior Night football game. Through the sale of Pink Out shirts, council proudly raised $300 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Hope Kit ...