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Hospital surpasses $7M capital campaign goal

Warren General Hospital officially announced that its ambitious “Building on Success” Capital Campaign has surpassed its initial $7 million target, reaching $7.1 million in pledged and received gifts. The announcement comes on the heels of a celebration honoring the campaign’s ...

Wave of optimism

A proposed master plan for Warren’s riverfront envisions a sweeping transformation of the area between the Hickory Street Bridge and Conewango Creek, with expanded recreational opportunities, improved access to the Allegheny River, new gathering spaces and connections to downtown. City ...

Man sentenced after sex offender violation

A Warren man who has been in the Warren County Prison since January has been sentenced to serve prison time after not complying with the state's sex offender registration laws. Robert Phelps, according to the state Megan's Law website, is listed as a Tier 3 sexual offender after being found guilty of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse in 2013 in an incident that involved a minor. The Tier 3 designation requires Tier 3 of Pennsylvania's Megan’s Law (governed by the state's implementation of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act) requires individuals convicted of the ...

St. Joseph School holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Students and faculty at St. Joseph Catholic School gathered Friday morning for a remembrance ceremony honoring those affected by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony, organized by teachers David Dean and Kathryn Buonocore, was held for fifth- and sixth-grade students. The ...

Tidioute man remembers horrific attacks

Troy Thorpe proudly displays the American flag on the lawn of his taxidermy business, a personal tribute marking 25 years since the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Thorpe built the display to ensure that the bright September morning that suddenly became one of the nation's darkest days is always ...

Voter education efforts launched for November election

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt this week announced the Department of State’s 2026 voter education initiative to ensure Pennsylvanians are aware of key election dates, deadlines, and options for casting their ballot in preparation for the Nov. 3 general election. Some counties have started to send out mail ballots to voters in Pennsylvania this week.  “Counties sending out mail ballots means voters in some counties can now begin casting their ballots, which is why it is so important the Department provides clear, nonpartisan information about elections and how eligible ...