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Calming ‘experience’

Clients are “over the moon” with the friendly service offered at the Moonlight Salon. Jen Betts, owner of Moonlight Salon recently celebrated two years since its June 2024 opening. After working at typical salons over the years, Betts decided to open her own salon offering clients ...

Kindergarten enrollment in county trails expectations

Kindergarten enrollment in the Warren County School District remains below expectations as administrators continue working to register students ahead of the start of the 2026-27 school year. District officials told the school board during Monday night's Committee of the Whole meeting that registration numbers are lower than anticipated across all elementary attendance areas, although new enrollments continue to be processed each week. As of the meeting, the district had about 150 kindergarten students registered. Enrollment by school includes: — Warren Area Elementary Center: 71 ...

School board to review phone policy

The Warren County School District could adopt a new student cell phone policy before the start of the school year as directors begin reviewing a draft proposal aimed at reducing classroom distractions and improving student focus. The topic emerged during Monday night's Committee of the Whole ...

Lawmakers seek safeguards on license plate readers

Two bills are being drafted that would establish new safeguards for the use of automated surveillance technologies in the commonwealth. Reps. David H. Rowe, R-Middleburg, and Josh Bashline, R-Clarion, have begun circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for tandem pieces of legislation the ...

Wattsburg man charged after second jail incident

A Wattsburg man faces additional charges after a second incident in the Warren County Jail in roughly two weeks. Richard L. Sweet, 53, was charged Friday with misdemeanor inmate procure etc. self with weapon, misdemeanor institutional vandalism of educational facility and criminal mischief - damaging property after an alleged July 21 incident in the Warren County Prison. A preliminary hearing will be held Wednesday in front of Magisterial District Court Judge Raymond Zydonik. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Warren police officers received a report from prison staff ...

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Community picnic Saturday Elk Township Historical Society will host a community picnic on Saturday at 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Pavilion behind the Former Scandia School or inside the our Community Center, if rain. Barbecue hot dogs and tableware will be provided. Each family is asked to bring a generous tureen to share and their own drinks. Bring your lawn chairs, and meet your neighbors, while the kids are entertained with games. All are welcome.