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Pair charged in Saturday Busti shooting

Local News June 16, 2026

BUSTI — A pair of Jamestown residents have been charged in a shooting that took place early Saturday in the town of Busti. At approximately 4 a.m., officers from the Lakewood-Busti Police Department were dispatched to Cummins Engine for a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female who had sustained a gunshot wound. Due to the severity of her injuries, she was transported and later airlifted to UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa., for further medical treatment. The subsequent investigation determined that the shooting incident occurred at a residence on Big ...

Draft House in city announces closing

Local News June 16, 2026

In a Facebook post from Sunday night, a Warren restaurant announced it is closed. The Draft House at 707 Pennsylvania Ave. E. noted “with both gratitude and heavy hearts that we announce the closing of the Draft House. “We would like to thank every customer, employee, friend, and family member who walked through our doors and supported us over the years. Your loyalty, kindness, and patronage made this journey possible. “While our doors may be closing, the memories, friendships, and love shared here will remain with us forever.” The post was signed by the Foleys, who ...

McCormick wants to create a national commission on robotics

Local News June 16, 2026

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., is among a bipartisan group of lawmakers who want to establish a national commission on robotics. Last week, McCormick, fellow Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young, and Democrats John Hickenlooper and Martin Heinrich introduced the National Commission on ...

House proposal would limit online gambling from inside schools

Local News June 16, 2026

A state lawmaker wants students focused on learning reading, writing and arithmetic - not gambling. Rep. Jason Ortitay, R-Canonsburg, has introduced House Bill 2631 to require online gaming and sports wagering operators to block access to their platforms from inside Pennsylvania schools, ...

Briefs

Local News Briefs June 15, 2026

Hunting licenses go on sale Hunting license sales are scheduled for Warren County. The Treasurer’s office will open at 8 a.m. Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 to accommodate those who wish to come in and get them when they go on sale. The remainder of that week, the office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All hunters are guaranteed an antlerless license if they purchase their license anytime June 22 and to July 25. Non-residents can purchase as of July 13. The second round will begin July 27 and 28, which will also open early for those days at 8 a.m. Deer Management ...

Council sets hearing on liquor license for eatery

Local News June 15, 2026

Warren City Council will hold a hearing Monday to gather public comment on a proposed transfer of a liquor license that would allow a new restaurant, Taco Y Tekila Warren LLC, to operate at 115 Ludlow St. in downtown Warren. The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Warren Municipal Building at 318 W. Third Ave. The application seeks approval from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to transfer Liquor License No. R-16711 from Spring Creek Township into the City of Warren. According to a notice from Chief Clerk Michael Holtz, the Pennsylvania Liquor Code ...