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Our opinion: Lack of interest unsurprising

We would like to say we’re surprised there isn’t much interest in the former Hudson development property at 231-237 Pennsylvania Ave. W. The property was returned to the Redevelopment Authority in October 2024 after the Eagles Crest development fell apart amidst community opposition and lawsuits challenging funding approvals for the project. City officials said last year they hoped to see a new developer step forward with a new project, but despite efforts by many local officials to market the site that hasn’t happened. More recently the city has chosen to list the property ...

Our opinion: A need that isn’t going away

One cluster of EMS calls in and outside of the city at the same time does not create an urgent situation. But the situation described recently by Dave Krogler, Warren fire chief, in which Warren firefighters found themselves responding to calls in Pleasant and Glade townships while, within the same hour, responding to two calls inside the city limits isn’t a one-off. It’s becoming a more regular occurrence, according to Krogler, though at this point not an occurrence that the city can’t handle. Warren has agreements with many surrounding townships to be a backup when ...

Our opinion: Knowing the SNAP adjustments

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program recipients are still welcome to benefits throughout the state and region. But those who are receiving must now contribute to the community through volunteering, working or while learning. Last week, state Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh highlighted the federal changes, which took effect this month and how the Department is helping SNAP recipients meet the requirements and maintain their benefits. “Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians receive life-sustaining food benefits from SNAP every month. It is this extra bit of help ...

Our opinion: School threat bill needs tweak

Once again, Warren County School District officials and local police agencies are chasing their tail over threats to district school buildings. It must stop — and we think legislation that has passed the state Senate but is waiting for action in the state House of Representatives could help. Sen. Michele Brooks, R-Greenville and formerly one of Warren County’s two Senate representatives, sponsored Senate Bill 96, a bill that would establish new felony penalties for individuals who make hoax emergency reports involving educational institutions. If signed into law, making a false ...

Our opinion: Beware costs of Warren Worx

Warren City Council members appear likely to include at least $75,000 in the city’s 2026 budget to support Warren Worx. Reasonable people can have differing opinions on “The Place To Become” branding effort, the first big thing to come from Warren Worx. Some will love it. Others will dislike it. Still others will be so confused that it will mean nothing to them. Warren Worx is undertaking some nice projects that, realistically, didn’t need a new group. We’re talking about things like signs, wifi hotspots throughout the county, events like a rib festival or helping with ...

Our opinion: Revitalizing more than branding

Readers of this space know we aren’t exactly high on the value of branding. Part of the reason for our dour disposition on the matter is that reversing decades of population loss goes far beyond a brand. Finding new jobs, workers to fill those jobs, creating a housing market that works for everyone and having the available energy to power all of that work are all critical pieces of making Warren County “The Place To Become.” One way to do just that is workforce development. Sen. Scott Hutchinson, R-Oil City, recently took part in a hearing helmed by state Sen. Gene Yaw, ...