Warren News

The following is a list of upcoming local entertainment events. The Times Observer welcomes additions to the list that are of community interest.

The Inaugural Backpack Golf Tournament to benefit The Second Harvest Food Bank BackPack Program at the Warren County School District will be held Sunday, Aug. 17 at Cable Hollow Golf Course in Russell.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes is asking for the public's help to track down the man police say killed his aunt in Northern California.

Warren City Council approved two grant application resolutions at its meeting Monday evening to replace the roof of a building at the municipal pool and complete a comprehensive plan of the city's greenways and trails.

Vivian L. Bailey, 90, formerly of Spring Creek, Pa., died on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Park Avenue Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Meadville, Pa.

"Macbeth", as edited by Nathan Criman, presented by Warren Players, erupts right from the witches' cauldron onto the Struthers Library Theatre stage, July 24-26 at 8 p.m. and July 27 at 2 p.m. William Shakespeare's famous epic tragedy tells the story of Macbeth's undoing by three witches' enchantments and the scheming of his very own wife, Lady ... (more)

Warren native Will Hayes will be back in his hometown Aug. 1-3, first to perform in the Warren Festival of the Arts at the Library Theatre on Friday, Aug. 1. Hayes, a cellist, and violinist Cody Hiller of Frewsburg, N.Y., will perform "Passacaglia" by Handel-Halvorsen at the festival.

Carlton Lawrence Olson, 85, a resident of Rouse Warren County Home and formerly of Ludlow, Pa.

Geraldine L. Biehls, 93, a resident of the Rouse Home, in Youngsville, and formerly of Sugar Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Rouse Home.

A "handshake agreement" between the Warren County Commissioners and Crone's Pharmacy has saved the county a lot of money for prisoners' prescription drugs over the years, and now other pharmacies may be interested.

Eleanor G. "Ellie" Carlson, 78, of Clarendon passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, after a brief stay at the Warren Manor.

The Athletics have agreed to a 10-year lease extension to stay in Oakland, the team and city officials announced Tuesday.

The interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers testified Tuesday that coach Doc Rivers told him he will quit if Donald Sterling remains the owner of the team.

A seven-run second inning propelled Crescent Beer to 12-1 five inning win over Accent Staffing on Tuesday in Over 30 Modified Softball League play.

Cathryn S. Yeagle, 91, of Warren, PA, died early on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at her home in Pleasant Township Cathryn was born May 14, 1923 in Warren, PA, the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Smead.

An application from the Crary Art Gallery for a marquee sign permit was tabled by Warren City Council at its meeting Monday evening after the city manager and mayor described the gallery's hopes of approving the application before a major showing at the gallery on Aug. 30 as "disingenuous".

John Kiruga visited Warren last week and shared a brief retrospective on his mission work in his home country of Kenya and his hopes and prayers for the future of church planting with the Evangelical Covenant Church of Kenya .

Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby had a dire warning Monday for anyone who likes intercollegiate athletics the way they are now.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' star was greeted by pianist Lang Lang at the Wukesong Sports Center in Beijing in front of hundreds of basketball fans.

One defendant was bound over, two pleaded guilty and charges were withdrawn against two more during central court proceedings last week before District Justice Cynthia Lindemuth.