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Clerks, courts warn of new toll scam

By JOHN WHITTAKER jwhittaker@post-journal.com Police agencies around the country are warning of a new text messaging scam that attempts to get people to pay false toll violations. The Pennsylvania State Court system recently sent a warning after the Philadelphia Courts issued a statewide ...

Philharmonic will host “Spring Awakening” concert Sunday

Spring is in the air and so are the tunes from the Warren Philharmonic. The philharmonic’s "Spring Awakening” concert will be on Sunday, March 15, at 4 p.m. at the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 11 Russell St., Warren. Jerod Eggleston, baritone soloist, will make his debut ...

Fundraiser and donations help strengthen library programs

The Warren Public Library celebrated a lively and successful fundraiser on Jan. 31, as over 150 community members gathered for the annual Books, Blues & Brews event. “Thanks to that turnout, we exceeded our fundraising goal for programming,” said Executive Director Sara Edmiston. ...

State police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop

PAOLI, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot and killed by a man he had pulled over in a traffic stop Sunday night, authorities said. Cpl. Tim O'Connor was killed as he approached the car when the driver fired from inside the vehicle, the state's acting police ...

Local author finds recovery, purpose in writing

This article is part of the “Meet Your Neighbor Monday” series, highlighting the stories of individuals who make Warren County a special place to live. If you have a suggestion for a person to profile, email jrex@timesobserver.com Timothy Lyon Jr. is an artist of many trades. Growing ...

PennDOT seeks feedback on Davey Hill Road project

The state Transportation Department is eyeing a project this year to repair two active slide areas on Davey Hill Road in Deerfield Township. SeThere two active slide areas that have caused the roadway to fail. PennDOT says an average of 400 vehicles a day use this portion of the road. The ...