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Support Group Activating Community Projects

A new group in Warren began a few shortmonths ago, titled “Caregivers Support Hub.” The goal of the group is to offer a time and space for any sort of caregiver, including parents of children with special needs and those caring for elderly loved ones. This is a means to focus on the ...

Wattsburg man faces additional child rape charge

A Wattsburg man faces seven additional felony charges filed Monday by the State Police at Warren, including rape of a child. Richard L. Sweet, 52, was charged Monday with first-degree felony rape of a child, first-degree felony statutory sexual assault - 11 years older, first-degree felony ...

Gov. Shapiro has $30M for his reelection bid, a new state record

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro set another campaign finance record for Pennsylvania with $30 million on hand as he seeks a second term this fall, his campaign said Tuesday. Pennsylvania has emerged as the nation's premier presidential battleground state, and Shapiro's ...

Mayor and council members officially sworn in Monday night

On Monday night, Magisterial District Judge Raymond F. Zydonik administered the oath of office to three members of the Warren City Council, along with Mayor David Wortman, during an official swearing-in ceremony. Wortman, as well as council members Maurice Cashman and Jared Villella, took ...

Counsel hired for reassessment challenges

Warren County isn’t quite done with countywide property reassessment challenges just yet. During its December meeting, the county commissioners approved hiring Dillon McCandless King Coulter, a law firm based in Butler, Pa., to represent the county in the roughly 60 lawsuits filed by ...

WGH to end inpatient labor, delivery

Starting Jan. 13, Warren General Hospital will no longer offer inpatient labor and delivery services due to a shortage of OBGYN physicians. Warren General Hospital joins UPMC Cole, a critical access hospital in Coudersport that closed its maternity care unit in April 2025 and means at least ...