Warren News

Wrigley Field took a step in the direction of every major league baseball park in the country Thursday when a city commission unanimously approved a major expansion of planned renovations including several more electronic signs and erecting a Jumbotron in the iconic home of the Chicago Cubs.

Mike Massa went 3-for-3 at the plate with two homers and a double for Crescent Beer in an 8-3 win over Nick's Team.

A funeral service for Glenn Slocum, who died on July 5, was held at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc. on July 9. Rev.

The Rev. Steve Chapple has just joined the staff at Warren Alliance Church as the pastor of youth and young adults.

Moving to Warren from Zanesville, Ohio, is a return to western Pennsylvania for the Campbells - Ralph was born in New Brighton and lived in Beaver Falls, and Diane was born and lived in McKeesport.

Florence A. Vandenburg, 97, formerly of Cook Street, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the Watson Memorial Home.

Here in Warren there are several signs requesting dog owners to puck up after their "messes."

A number of programs proposed by Human Services as necessary received the backing of the Warren County Commissioners in the form of a match of $173,000 at their meeting Wednesday morning.

Warren County Treasurer Dennis Munksgard is required by Pennsylvania Game Commission regulation to return applications that arrive before the second Monday in July - that's Monday, July 14, this year.

Youngsville Post 658 scored five runs in the first two innings en route to a 6-2 win over Corry Northwest Savings Bank Wednesday at The Ballpark in Columbus.

Earlier notifications and new software for tax delinquencies have pushed the county's coffers up $284,000 from the year before.

The Warren Boys Juniors have their work cut out for them if they're going to advance out of the District 10 Tournament, but they'll get their shot.

Four local students were awarded second annual Warren County Republican Committee Emory J. Mahan Memorial Scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 last month.

North Warren Presbyterian Church, 200 S. State St., North Warren, will once again hold a week-long day camp summer program Monday through Friday, July 28-Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. daily for children age 4 to 12. Volunteers and staff from the church will conduct the activities.

Lisa Hagberg, Youngsville Borough manager, said she is still working on June's figures for the Brokenstraw Valley Swimming Pool, but the number of passes are about the same as last year.

A car seat safety check will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union during its annual member appreciation day on Friday, July 11. Refreshments will be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and prizes donated by local area businesses will be given away.

Warren County's Board of Freeholders has approved a resolution opposing new regulations giving the federal government more authority under the Clean Water Act.

Gloria A. Swanson, 87, formerly of 2 Reigel Road, Kane, died Monday, July 7, 2014 at the Kane Community Hospital.

Donald Sterling has taken the witness stand as he challenges his wife's $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers.

The former director of Warren County Children and Youth Services has been arrested on felony theft, forgery and access device fraud charges stemming from improper use of county vehicles and a corresponding cover-up.