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Older residents urged to apply for tax, rent rebates

Local News October 17, 2026

The Shapiro Administration is reminding older Pennsylvanians, widows and widowers, and people with disabilities that they have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program for property taxes or rent paid in 2025. Eligible applicants can receive up to $1,000 in relief. As one of the Governor’s first tax cuts, the PTRR expansion is helping more Pennsylvanians stay in their homes, pay their bills, and make ends meet. So far in 2026, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) has already processed 491,343 rebates totaling $294.7 million on property taxes or ...

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Community October 16, 2026

Outdoor Club To Meet Sunday On Sunday, Oct. 18, members of the Allegheny Outdoor Club will meet at Musante Street, Warren at 1 p.m.. or the Morrison Hiking trailhead off Route 59 past Kinzua Dam at 1:30 p.m. for a hike of the loop trial with ascents and descents. Lisa To will be the trail leader for the activity.

Local News October 16, 2026

A state lawmaker wants to implement several recommendations from a recent independent study to consolidate several functions of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the state Game Commission. The recommendations were part of an 81-page study released in September by the Wildlife ...

RDA seeks new demolition bids for property

Local News October 16, 2026

The Warren Redevelopment Authority is seeking new bids to demolish the long-vacant building at 231-237 Pennsylvania Avenue West, signaling a potential step toward resolving the future of a downtown property that has been the subject of months of debate over preservation and ...

Annual Fall Fest to raise funds for students

Local News October 16, 2026

For about six years, Tidioute Community Charter School has held a Fall Festival and craft show, benefitting the PTO to provide funds for students to attend field trips and other activities throughout the year. The school is located at 241 Main St. in Tidioute. The TCCS Fall Festival event ...

Coats for Kids tradition continues this year

Local News October 16, 2026

In its 16th year, the Coats for Kids program ran through the Tiona Global Methodist Church has successfully helped children in the Sheffield attendance area with winter wear. This Saturday, 51 children will be given what they need to stay warm throughout the cold winter months including ...