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Nominations being taken for 2027 Trail of the Year

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Pennsylvanians now can nominate their favorite trail for the 2027 Trail of the Year. The Commonwealth is home to more than 14,000 miles of trails, which serve as the backbone for Pennsylvania’s $20.4 billion outdoor recreation economy. “The competition to be Pennsylvania’s 2027 Trail of the Year has officially begun, and we are hopeful to receive nominations from rural and urban communities alike for this important designation,” said Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. “Stewards of our trails can visit DCNR’s ...

State Police honor service, heroism in ceremony

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The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) this week hosted its annual department awards ceremony at Bishop McDevitt High School in Lower Paxton Township to recognize the extraordinary heroism and exceptional work of dedicated Troopers, personnel, and community members who helped to keep Pennsylvania safe over the last year. “This awards ceremony is an opportunity to honor the dedicated women and men who went above and beyond to uphold PSP’s mission to seek justice, preserve peace, and improve the quality of life for all across our Commonwealth,” said Lieutenant Colonel George L. ...

Strike up the bands

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All Joe Verdonselli has ever wanted to do is make music. The Handsome Jack Band bass player will do just that on Friday when Handsome Jack as well as Canyon Lights perform as part of the Roots Rising concert series at the Struthers Library Theater. The show begins at 8 p.m. and is sponsored ...

County approves 18 reassessment challenges

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Warren County has reached tax assessment settlements with 18 property owners representing roughly one-third of the ongoing reassessment challenges the county is facing. The 18 challenges represented $9,460,296 in total assessed value. Settlements decreased that amount to $7,368,285. Nathaniel Schmidt, county solicitor, said reductions total about $16,000 in tax revenue for the county. While some cases are being heard in court, the settlement process included an exchange of appraisals and then negotiations to find a fair value. “Commissioners are presented with a spreadsheet of 19 ...

Trump to headline McCormick’s Defense and Innovation Summit

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President Donald Trump will be returning to Pennsylvania in July to headline a summit aimed at boosting the nation’s defense and innovation industries. On Wednesday morning, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., announced that Trump will headline the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation ...

Board cheers season for Unified Sports

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Members of the Warren County School District's Unified Sports program were recognized during the Committee of the Whole meeting for a season marked by competitive success, personal growth and statewide achievement. School officials welcomed Unified Sports coaches, student-athletes and ...