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Warren County School District expands Summer Food Service Program to Pittsfield

Community July 6, 2026

The Warren County School District (WCSD) is pleased to announce the expansion of its 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) with the addition of a new meal site at the Pittsfield Otterbein Global Methodist Church. This federally funded program provides free, healthy meals and snacks to children and teens 18 years and younger throughout the summer. The addition of the Pittsfield site further supports the district's ongoing commitment to ensuring children have access to nutritious food when school is not in session. The Pittsfield Otterbein GMC will offer a bagged lunch meal service ...

Business groups push back on digital ad tax

Local News July 6, 2026

Business officials are pushing back against a digital advertising tax passed recently by the state House of Representatives. House Bill 1678 would impose a new 5% gross receipts tax on digital advertising services tied to ads viewed or accessed in Pennsylvania. While the proposal has been framed as a tax on large technology companies, business groups are warning that the cost could ripple through Pennsylvania’s economy by increasing advertising costs for employers, small businesses, retailers, manufacturers, nonprofits, and other organizations that rely on digital ...

Nursing grads offer a commitment for care

Local News July 6, 2026

The Venango Technology Center's Hi-Ed Campus Practical Nursing Program celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 last month at the Warren State Hospital Interfaith Chapel. Family, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to recognize the accomplishments of the 24 graduates, who successfully ...

Watch, listen and appreciate the outdoors

Community July 3, 2026

The benefits of spending time in nature for our physical and mental health are well documented and well known. Spending time outside can reduce stress and anxiety. It can boost our mood and our immune system. And it can be a place to move to improve our heart and muscle ...

Brush with greatness

Local News July 3, 2026

Sara Aiello, a Titusville graduate class of 2005 may not be a Warren native, but she sure is pouring her heart into the town that she has called home for 15 years. Born and raised in Titusville, Aiello finds inspiration in nature and connection with people. She received her bachelor’s ...

Lineup has marching orders for Fourth parade

Community July 3, 2026

Warren County’s Fourth of July Celebration has filled people with anticipation for the festivities over the years and this year it is sure to be the most unforgettable celebration. Warren County has one of the largest parades in the state, and the parade line up is a bit larger according to chair of the committee for the celebration, Bill Thompson, who shared that they have gotten at least 10 additional entries in the parade this year. He said, “I feel this year is a special year with it being 250 years as a nation, and I feel Warren communities have gone above and beyond to ...