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‘Genuine Connection’

Students from Beaty-Warren Middle School and Warren Area Elementary Center were recognized for their outstanding writing and patriotism as part of the Annual American Legion Essay Contest. This year's contest theme, “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and the Veterans who Fought for Our ...

Seneca, Pa., man pleads guilty to drug charge

A Seneca, Pa., man charged after a November traffic stop in Youngsville Borough has pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge. Zachariah L. Witt, 41,was charged with two counts of felony manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, misdemeanor firearm not to be ...

Divided state House passes school cell phone ban

A deeply divided state House on Monday gave final approval to a bill to require school districts to prohibit student cell phone use during the school day, with exceptions. The issue divided lawmakers within parties. Lawmakers who are parents said it had been discussed in their homes. The ...

Annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser is Saturday

The Jefferson DeFrees Family Center is bringing big rigs - and a touch of radio-controlled cars - to Betts Park this weekend. The seventh annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday featuring trucks and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. A VIP hour will run from ...

Discovery of handgun is under investigation

The discovery of a loaded handgun in a restroom is under investigation. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the gun was found at Warren Lowe's. The individual claimed it was loaded after it was found by a worker. Law enforcement verified a gun was found but said it was ...

Successful bids

The Young Mothers’ Study Club is a community-focused organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering women through fellowship and service. One of the club’s signature community events is the annual Charity Auction. This year the 61st auction will be held on June 10 from ...