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‘Caring’ contributions

Born and raised in Florida, Skyla Govier has had family in the military, which included her father in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Her grandfather was stationed at Eglin U.S. Air Force Base as well as her step-father who retired as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. ...

District addresses Spanish teacher shortage at meeting

The Warren County School District is turning to online instruction and long-term substitutes to address a shortage of Spanish teachers at Eisenhower High School (EHS), prompting concerns about whether students are receiving an equitable education. The issue came up last week during the Warren County School District School Board meeting as administrators presented the district’s certificated personnel report for the upcoming school year. The report included three long-term substitute hires, two temporary positions at the Warren County Career Center, four resignations, a retirement ...

Fetterman gets high marks from Republicans

A plurality of likely voters in Pennsylvania have a favorable opinion of their U.S. senators, although one has the advantage with both parties and independents, according to a new poll. Forty-nine percent of likely voters in the Keystone State have either a very or somewhat favorable view of ...

Anti-grooming legislation being drafted in state House

A state lawmaker wants Pennsylvania to join the states with dedicated laws on the books to hold adults accountable when they exploit positions of authority and trust to groom minors in their care. Rep. Joe D’Orsie, R-Manchester, is drafting the legislation and asking fellow legislators for ...

New Point Park playground nears completion

Installation of the new playground at Point Park is nearing completion, with construction now about 95% finished. Warren City Department of Public Works Superintendent Joe Reinke provided an update to the Parks, Recreation and Landscape Commission this week, saying crews are working to ...

Tradition on wheels

For local Shurfine business owner Todd Le Roy, the 1990s soapbox derby tracks with his son weren’t just a phase -– they were the starting line for a multi-generational family tradition now with grandchildren in the driver’s seats. Today, six of his grandchildren have joined in on the ...