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Fee on convicted child sex offenders proposed

Two state lawmakers - one a Democrat and one a Republican - are proposing a fund to help pay for Child Advocacy Centers that help victims of child sex abuse. Rep. Kyle Mullins, D-Peckville, and Rep. Jim Rigby, R-Johnstown, are circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation they are ...

RDA considers community-led proposal for Eagles Crest property

The Redevelopment Authority discussed a submitted request for proposals for the property located at 231-237 Pennsylvania Avenue West. The RDA regained possession of the property in October of 2024 after the Eagles Crest development project collapsed due to lawsuits and funding issues. At its ...

DA Predicts Burham Will Spend Rest Of His Life In Prison

Michael Burham is already facing 25 to 50 years in prison for kidnapping an elderly couple. Now he may spend the rest of his life behind bars. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced late Wednesday that Michael Burham, 37, of Jamestown pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, arising from ...

Rotary Club to host annual fundraiser Jan. 31

The Warren Rotary Club will continue fundraising for its work at Lacy Park on Jan. 31 with a Caribbean-themed fundraiser. On Friday, Jan. 31, from 6:30 to 11 p.m., the Warren Rotary Club will be setting sail at the Conewango Club, 201 Market St., with its “Gamblers of the Caribbean Casino ...

Warren man jailed on corruption of minors charge

A Warren man has been jailed on $50,000 bail after being charged with one felony and three misdemeanors on Tuesday. Joshua M. Baumgratz, 33, of Warren was charged by the the State Police at Warren with third-degree felony corruption of minors - defendant age 18 or above, misdemeanor indecent ...