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Willman to testify before U.S. Senate today

Erin Willman’s bid for the state House of Representatives came up short on Nov. 5 - but the Warren business owner will make a return trip to the U.S. Senate today. According to a notice from U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, Casey and Republican Mike Braun, R-Ind., the Senate’s Special Committee on ...

No issues found in Spring Creek VFD audit

The Spring Creek Township Volunteer Firemen's Association has been given a clean bill of financial health by state Auditor General Tim DeFoor. DeFoor’s office recently released its audit of the association. The audit was short and raised only one minor issue. “We were not able to ...

Little interest in budget public hearing

There’s not much public opinion about the 2025 budget proposal for the city of Warren. The City Council held its public hearing on the budget Monday with only one member of the public attending. "The 2025 proposed Municipal budget public hearing is being held to receive public comment ...

Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes part-time state legislature

Legislation to make Pennsylvania’s legislature part-time have gone nowhere in the past few years, so Rep. Perry Stambaugh is taking a new approach to the issue. Stambaugh, R-New Bloomfield, is circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation he is drafting that would authorize a ...

4-H talks toys, naming new officers

The Warren County 4-H Teen Council assisted in toy distribution for the Warren County Toys for Tots team. Toys for Tots is a charitable program by the U.S Marine Corps Reserve that provides toys and books and games to children in need. Last year the local Toys for Tots program assisted ...

Tax, rent rebate applications due Dec. 31

Area residents have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. The program was expanded in 2023 to boost both income levels and maximum rebates after going nearly two decades with no changes. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible ...