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School board to review phone policy

The Warren County School District could adopt a new student cell phone policy before the start of the school year as directors begin reviewing a draft proposal aimed at reducing classroom distractions and improving student focus. The topic emerged during Monday night's Committee of the Whole ...

Going with the flow

In an effort to create awareness of the environment while adding some artistic beauty around the county, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards along with the PA Sea Grant, is sponsoring its inaugural project. The Warren Storm Drain Mural Project is seeking artists from the ...

Lawmakers seek safeguards on license plate readers

Two bills are being drafted that would establish new safeguards for the use of automated surveillance technologies in the commonwealth. Reps. David H. Rowe, R-Middleburg, and Josh Bashline, R-Clarion, have begun circulating a co-sponsorship memorandum for tandem pieces of legislation the ...

Wattsburg man charged after second jail incident

A Wattsburg man faces additional charges after a second incident in the Warren County Jail in roughly two weeks. Richard L. Sweet, 53, was charged Friday with misdemeanor inmate procure etc. self with weapon, misdemeanor institutional vandalism of educational facility and criminal mischief - damaging property after an alleged July 21 incident in the Warren County Prison. A preliminary hearing will be held Wednesday in front of Magisterial District Court Judge Raymond Zydonik. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, Warren police officers received a report from prison staff ...

New methane rules underway to reduce pollution from oil, gas operations

New regulations to reduce methane emissions from new and existing oil and gas operations across Pennsylvania, including requirements to detect and repair leaks and phase out routine venting and flaring — two major sources of methane pollution, are in the works. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will develop rules requiring equipment and practices that reduce leaks from well sites, pipelines, and other oil and gas infrastructure, while reducing emissions from venting and flaring activities. “As a greenhouse gas, methane is more potent than carbon dioxide ...

Drops in Bucket

A creative idea that birthed in 2020 became a community connection before the end of 2023. The Bucket Brigade Pizza Co., owned and operated by Eric and Natalie Hastings has become well known for their presence in and around Warren County, especially for their give back events. As the ...