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Jail population decreasing; staffing issues persist

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The Warren County Prison’s population is decreasing - though staffing at the jail and providing mental health services to inmates is still a problem The warden provided a comprehensive operational report during a recent Warren County Prison Board of Inspectors meeting, saying the jail ...

Historical society to hold colonial quilt display

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The Warren County Historical Society will hold an opening reception for the “Celebrating America with Patriotic Quilts” on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. In celebration of the Semiquincentennial, the Historical Society has partnered with the Quilters’ Night Out Guild for the ...

Companies push back on PA bills to ban certain food products

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Representatives of the American Beverage Association said Tuesday the proposed bans for artificial ingredients in Pennsylvania are unnecessary and advocated for a national FDA-approved standard for processed foods instead of state-by-state restrictions. Ed Patru, senior vice president of ...

Community auction to raise funds for high school student

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A local high school senior is at the heart of a growing community effort as residents rally to support Avery Dalrymple, an Eisenhower High School student facing a lengthy recovery following a recent car accident. This weekend, Bent Run Brewing Company will host a two-day fundraiser aimed at ...

Indecent assault of minors lands area man in prison

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A Columbus man has been sentenced to 7.5 to 15 years in prison after pleading to a pair of felony charges after inappropriate conduct with a 13- and 14-year-old girl in separate incidents. Ronald Rastetter, 72, was charged in May with second-degree felony aggravated indecent assault without ...

Man jailed after high speed chase

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A Warren man has been jailed on $25,000 bail after a high-speed chase in Glade Township in December. Syngyn L. Swartz, 28, was charged by the State Police at Pennsylvania with third-degree felony fleeing or attempting to elude officers, third-degree flight to avoid apprehension, trial or ...