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State warns of impaired driving, boating at holiday

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Ahead of peak summer travel and Fourth of July celebrations, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and various safety agencies are reminding drivers of the dangers of impaired driving and boating. “Our partners at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Erie and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will be on high alert for impaired boaters over the next several days,” said DCNR Park Ranger Brian Marendt. “Alcohol is prohibited anywhere within Presque Isle State Park to create the safest ...

Pennsylvania commits to purchasing grapes from 11 Erie-area growers

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On Thursday, the Shapiro Administration dedicated $500,000 to fund an emergency purchase, process, and transport of 350 tons of grapes from 11 Erie, Pa.,-area growers whose buyer canceled contracts for this season’s crops unexpectedly in March. The grapes will be made into juice concentrate and distributed to Feeding Pennsylvania-member foodbanks through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (PASS). “PASS is a highly effective tool to provide a market for Pennsylvania farmers for their surplus crops while helping to feed our neighbors in need,” Secretary of ...

Amid $41B shortfall, state teachers' pension cites private equity as biggest drag

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Pennsylvania's public-school employees' pension fund is $41 billion short of what it needs to pay promised benefits. Last year, it missed the investment benchmark that officials set, a result they said was "primarily due to performance within private equity." As of Dec. 31, Pennsylvania’s Public School Employees’ Retirement System held $85.3 billion in assets, making it one of the nation's largest public pension funds. PSERS invested $10.1 billion in private equity with a goal of earning a 10.06% return. It returned just 2.59%. According to PSERS, private equity reduced the fund's ...

State reminds on responsible fireworks use

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With this Fourth of July weekend representing a milestone in America’s history, the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) is promoting responsible celebrations to prevent injuries and property damage from fireworks.​ State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook is urging everyone to celebrate this occasion both smartly and safely. “For many Pennsylvanians, fireworks are a long-standing, enjoyable tradition, but improper use of fireworks can quickly turn tradition into a trip to the emergency room,” said Commissioner Cook. “Every year, preventable injuries and fires ...

Full Fourth menu

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In addition to the well known Fourth of July Celebration’s festivities, several more activities will be celebrated during the holiday weekend in Warren County. Warrenstock Warrenstock 2026, promoted by Pat Hackett and His Allegheny River Monsters will take place Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. ...

On the record

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C. WARREN COUNTY – DISTRICT JUDGE RAYMOND ZYDONIK Public drunkenness. Mindi Comiskey, 40, of Warren was charged with public drunkenness and similar misconduct June 30 by Warren City Police after an alleged incident June 18 in Warren. Harassment. Keith R. Ludwig, 36, of Warren was charged with harassment - subject other to physical contact June 25 by Warren City Police after an alleged incident June 18 in Warren. Possession of a controlled substance. Frederick J. Glotz Jr., 57, of Warren was charged with intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not ...