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District nears start of new school year

Local News August 17, 2026

With the 2026-27 school year just days away, Warren County School District officials say preparations are largely complete and the district is ready to welcome students back to classrooms. During the district’s August 10 regular board meeting, Superintendent Gary Weber told board members that staff have been busy preparing classrooms and buildings, finalizing schedules and completing professional development ahead of the August 25 opening. “We’re in good shape,” Weber said. Administrative teams have met throughout the summer to finalize plans and schedules, while ...

60 charged in major Harrisburg SNAP trafficking operation

Local News August 17, 2026

Following a multi-year investigation, the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) and the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office announced charges last week against two store operators and 58 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients allegedly involved in a SNAP trafficking operation that fraudulently obtained more than $61,000 in public benefits at 2200 North 6th Street in Harrisburg. According to the investigation, the store, operating as Antonios Grocery IV LLC, allegedly deployed rogue electronic benefit transfer (EBT) terminals to conduct fraudulent ...

Third annual Freedom Fundraiser raises $6,500

Local News August 17, 2026

Despite the extreme heat last month, runners and walkers laced up their shoes for a great cause, while children ages 1-10 sped on Second Avenue during the annual Kids Dash. Throughout the afternoon, downtown Warren was alive with energy, music, and community spirit. Molly Dies' Dance Studio ...

Hometown proud

Local News August 17, 2026

Born and raised in Youngsville, Richard “Zip” Young graduated from the class of 1972. Once located next to the American Legion, Young’s Furniture and Appliance Store was where he had his first job as an appliance repairman and carpet installer. His great uncle owned the business before ...

Candidate critical of $1.5 trillion for military

Local News August 17, 2026

President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget for fiscal year 2027 has evoked a strong negative reaction from Democratic Congressional Candidate Ray Bilger of Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District. Bilger has joined several other congressional candidates across the country in calling for cuts in the bloated military budget and increased investments in programs to meet human needs. Foremost among those needs, according to Bilger, is rural healthcare. “Several hospitals in our district have closed or cut services in recent years”, stated Bilger in a ...

Reassessments are a political hot potato: 'Nobody wants to touch it'

Local News August 17, 2026

It was 1961, the year John F. Kennedy became president, "Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles reached number one, and Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his season record-breaking 61st home run. It was also the last time Franklin County did a property reassessment. State Rep. Rob Kauffman, a Republican whose district covers a chunk of the county, is well aware of the issue. The talk in Franklin, Kauffman said, is about whether local politicians should bring about a county reassessment - and not about whether the state should pass a new reassessment law. "It is a family discussion ...