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Northwest announces deal to acquire Penns Woods Bancorp

Northwest Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company for Northwest Bank, and Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc., the multi-bank holding company of Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger whereby Northwest ...

Snows may impact delivery; online access to be free during storm

Delivery of the Times Observer during the rest of the week could be affected by the lake-effect snowstorm that is forecast to impact Warren County through Saturday. Because of this, the Times Observer will offer free web access for its online content through Sunday. In addition, print ...

Shapiro proclaims disaster emergency for Erie County

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency to make additional resources, including the PA National Guard (PANG), available to support response efforts after a significant weather system triggered several feet of lake-effect snow in northwestern Pennsylvania that has closed ...

Interstates 90, 86 facing closures due to snowstorm

Interstate 90 is facing issues due to the winter storm. On the New York state side, the interstate is closed from exit 59 (Dunkirk - Fredonia - NY Route 60) to the State Line until further notice. All westbound traffic must exit at exit 59. Motorists should expect delays and should seek ...

Voting hours extended to 9 p.m. in Clearfield County

Clearfield County extended its voting hours until 9 p.m. An oral motion for emergency special relief was made by the county solicitor due to a bomb threat at the Clearfield County Administrative Building where votes were being counted. President Judge Ammerman granted the motion. A written ...