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Rapp blasts re-referral of gender bills

A state House of Representatives committee has once again re-referred legislation to prevent biological men from competing in women’s sports to another committee - and Rep. Kathy Rapp isn’t happy about it. This time, Rapp had a front row seat as three bills Republicans want to see voted ...

Forest Service monitoring Rainbow Family gathering

The U.S. Forest Service issued an incident update late Tuesday regarding a gathering of the Rainbow Family of Living Light. The update came after the Times Observer reported the group was gathering in the Allegheny National Forest. The gathering is forming on the Bradford Ranger District ...

Observers hope election will turn up heat on budget process

Pennsylvania counties last year lost millions of dollars and domestic violence programs in the state laid off workers, some of whom never returned to those jobs, as a result of state leaders missing the budget deadline by 135 days. This year, the June 30 deadline for a new, 2026-27 budget was 15 days away on Monday. Few specifics have been mentioned publicly about any closed-door negotiations between Republicans and Democrats. Those who got burned last year said they hoped the fact that many lawmakers and the governor are up for reelection in 2026 will grease the skids toward an ...

Briefs

Bridge league winners announced Monday evening at the YMCA, Bill Kuppinger and Russ Kelley came in first and My Ignatius and Emily Birgel were second. Jo Simonsen and Adele Crossett placed first and second on Tuesday at the Woman’s Club. On Thursday at the Woman’s Club, Donna Holding captured first with Marcy O’Brien in second. Hospice announces May contributions Hospice of Warren County received contributions during the month of May, including contributions in memory of Patrick H. Brown, Marilyn Lyke Bonace, Mary Ellen Edwards, Joyce Font, Pamela Main, Brenda Bonace Martin, ...

‘Gas station heroin’ ban passes House

The state House of Representatives has approved legislation to ban a substance known as “gas station heroin” in Pennsylvania. House Bill 377 was first introduced by Rep. Andrew Kuzma, R-Pleasant Hills, in April 2023. The legislation would prevent the manufacture, delivery or possession ...

Council approves liquor license transfer for restaurant

The City Council has unanimously approved a resolution supporting the transfer of a liquor license for a new Mexican restaurant planned at 115 Ludlow St. The approval followed a public hearing held before the regular council meeting to gather comments and concerns regarding an application submitted by Tacos y Tequila Warren LLC. The company is seeking to transfer an existing liquor license from Spring Creek Township into the city of Warren for use at the future restaurant location. Attorney John Knox, representing the owners of the business Juan and Ramon Gurubel, told the council ...