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Boosting community: Brokenstraw Valley Fund among Warren Gives charities

In 2014, the Community Foundation of Warren County reached out to members of the the Youngsville community with the idea of creating a nonprofit foundation for the Youngsville/Brokenstraw community to supplement funding opportunities for community-minded projects and improvements. Born out ...

School district approves budget totaling $93M

The Warren County School District Board has approved its nearly $93 million budget for the upcoming school year. The budget does not increase the district’s tax levy. Approved by a 7-0 vote, as board members John Wortman and Stephanie Snell were absent, the spending plan presents an ...

Crimestoppers cases finding success in county

Warren County Crimestoppers reported progress in local crime prevention efforts during its recent meeting. Among the key developments, the Crimestoppers highlighted a recently solved case as part of its “Crime of the Week” program. According to the group, Casie Oswalt, 45, was charged on ...

State House passes bill to protect kids from online predators

Legislation passed in the state House of Representatives this week could dovetail with a task force created last year by District Attorney Cody Brown. House members unanimously passed House Bill 1098, known as Alicia’s Law, to create a dedicated state grant program to help law enforcement ...

Right on key

A special celebration of music and family will take place during this Mother’s Day with a performance by the Warren Philharmonic. Ten years ago, twin brothers Aaron and Boaz Mecham performed the Bach Double at age 10 and are back with the Warren Philharmonic on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the First ...

Warren man involved in chase faces new charge

A Warren man who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase in January has had a new charge filed against him in Youngsville. Syngyn L. Swartz, 28, of Warren was charged Tuesday with driving while license suspended/revoked pursuant to Section 3802/1547B1-third or subsequent violation. The ...