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Roadblock in marketplace talks led to RDA stance

In its Aug. 23 letter to the Warren Redevelopment Authority, the Warren Heritage Community Alliance said it remained "ready and willing" to accept ownership of the property and proceed with redevelopment, but could not accept the counteroffer in its current form. The alliance specifically ...

Poll shows Shapiro leads Garrity by 16 points

Mirroring a trend of other recent polls, Gov. Josh Shapiro holds a double-digit lead over Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, as a majority of voters approve of the governor’s job performance. According to a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll conducted among 760 voters in ...

After deportation, man hopes for U.S. return

One of the hundreds who were homeless in the summer of 2024 in Jamestown that led to a state of emergency being issued by city Mayor Kim Ecklund was starting to find a better life for himself. Carlos Contreras, who resides in Colombia, looks back fondly on that period of time. After arriving in the United States of America for a fifth time, he met a woman and married. It was a short-lived relationship that ended with divorce. It ultimately led to a period on the downtown streets near the Chadakoin River that he recalled The Post-Journal covering during his time there. Contreras ...

Insurance recognition

Calvert Pearson Insurance Group has recently been awarded Company Elite status by Erie Insurance in recognition of its continued success and growth in Commercial Lines business. This prestigious recognition places Calvert Pearson among the Top 10 companywide in the United States for Commercial ...

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 ...

Briefs

Fairgrounds camping planned The Warren County Fairgrounds in Pittsfield will be offering holiday camping Labor Day weekend. This will be your last chance to join us this year. Check-in will start at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, with check-out on Monday, Sept. 7 by 2 p.m. There are several sites to choose from with water and electric hookups, restrooms with showers and a dumping station. For reservations or information call Sue (814) 730-2890. All proceeds will benefit the fairgrounds improvement fund. Virtual walking program Anyone interested in developing healthy habits and ...