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West African Rhythms enliven St. Joseph Catholic School

Warren, Pa., and Ghana in West Africa are separated by over 5,000 miles. But the two cultures came together Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic School, where the Saakumu Dance Troupe brought the vibrant sights and sounds of Ghanaian music and dance to students during a day of interactive workshops ...

Science proficiency rates down across county

Warren County fourth and eighth graders struggled as a whole on PSSA science exams in 2024 compared with the prior year. Science increased from 58.9% in 22-23 to 59.2% in 2023-24. Proficiency rates decreased from 76% of the district’s fourth-graders in 2023 to 70.3% in 2024 while ...

Warren man jailed after Thursday assault

A Warren man has been taken to the Warren County Jail after an alleged early morning assault in Conewango Township. Kyle M. Reynolds, 33, of Warren was charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault - attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indifference; ...

Investigators scrutinize motives for arson attack on governor’s home

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The district attorney prosecuting a man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence said Friday that investigators are assessing whether religious or political bias could explain why he expressed "hatred" for the Democratic ...

Victims Impact Panel hosts 5K fundraiser

Runners laced up their sneakers and took to the trails at Betts Park recently for the Warren County PA Victim Impact Panel’s annual 5K Run. The annual run raises money for the organization’s scholarship program and to further the panel’s mission of promoting safe, responsible driving ...

Lowe’s donation helps WASU

Photo submitted to the Times Observer Employees of the Lowe’s store recently donated painting supplies to help the Warren Area Student Union with a painting project. Pictured, far left, is store manager Charlie Bryant while Phil Gilbert, president of the Warren Area Student Union is ...