Warren News

Joyce E. Wohlers, 73, of 794 River Rd., Starbrick, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at UPMC Hamot after suffering an apparent heart attack.

All 16 Warren County Career Center DECA students who traveled to Hershey for the state competition last week won medals.

When it was announced that Kennedy Catholic was going to forfeit its win in the District 10 Class A consolation game and a spot in the PIAA playoffs to Eisenhower, many of the Knights were already gearing up for practice.

"We are extremely sorry to report on Wednesday, March 5 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a 21-year old male from Pennsylvania was involved in an incident at Holiday Valley Resort.

Connor James English, 21, of Warren, PA died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in a snowboarding accident at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, NY.

A 22-year-old Pennsylvania man was charged Wednesday after police discovered .9 grams of heroin and hypodermic needles inside his vehicle.

A wide range of issues were discussed during the first town hall meeting coordinated by new Warren Mayor Maurice Cashman.

Wesley Matthews had a simple goal going into the Blazers' game against the Hawks: Don't let Kyle Korver get the ball.

Warren-based state police filed charges Wednesday against county adult probation officer Jeffrey F. Collins, 37, of Sheffield, following allegations of sexual misconduct toward one of the individuals he was supervising.

The effects of the sweeping $2.3 billion transportation bill signed by Gov. Tom Corbett in November are trickling down to Warren County.

Mrs. Rose Harriet Sevanick, 94, passed away peacefully at 11:05pm, Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in the Rouse Home following an extended illness.

Warren's D.J. Fehlman is two wins away from 100 for his high school wrestling career, and he's still just a junior.

Relay for Life team Haven Sent will hold its second annual "Princess Luncheon" Saturday, March 29. The event will take place at North Warren Fire Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include a "kid friendly" meal, crafts, magic and more! Tickets are $15 for one adult and one child, $5 for each additional seat, and are available by calling 723-6441 ... (more)

Bill Massa is thumbs up about Livestrong at the Y. His wife, Mary, a cancer survivor, participates in the free program at the Warren County YMCA.

The only good thing about tapping maple trees with snow on the ground is you can see where you've been.

Anne H. Orton, 75, of Cherry Grove, and formerly of Erie, PA died on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Warren General Hospital.

Brian Castner received a box of thin mints on a cramped transport aircraft over western Iraq while he served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer in the US Air Force.

The Kiwanis Club of Warren will host county 4-H'ers at the 26th annual Kiwanis 4-H Presentations.

I read with great interest the article written on "Blood Moons." It's true that eclipses happening on certain Jewish holy days have prophetic significance, not only for Israel, but for the entire planet.

Times Observer photo by Ben Klein Veteran of the year Rick Moore, center, of Sheffield was named the Veteran of the Year by Warren County United Veterans Council on Tuesday at American Legion Post 135.