Youngsville News

The Warren County School District's board of directors on Monday chose to keep four high schools open rather than consolidating to half that number.

Burglary. Gary Chuzie, 42, Youngsville, reported to Warren-based state police that a furnished barn he owns at 377 Thatchers Lane was entered by unknown persons between 11 p.m. Dec.

Craig Andrew Repine, 43, of 859 Benjamin Lane, North Warren, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at his residence.

One of the Midtown Parking Lot's exits was closed Tuesday evening. The other was causing problems at about 5 p.m., not the ideal time to find out people are stuck in a parking lot.

Law enforcement agencies conducted a safety checkpoint Wednesday afternoon in Youngsville.

Lutherans may soon face decisions on whether to join a new church body. The Associated Press reported last week that Lutheran CORE leaders will begin forming a new denomination.

The community gathering to kick off and warm up supporters for the season of sharing, caring and giving will be held in Youngsville on Thursday, Dec.

The Penn Traffic bankruptcy and sale announcements should have little impact on Thorne's BiLo.

At most food-related drive-throughs, the food goes into the car. Northwest Savings Bank turned that around during Wednesday's drive-through food drive on Liberty Street.

By LYDIA COTTRELL and COLIN KYLER lcottrell@timesobserver.com ckyl er@timesobserver.com Article Photos Faced with budget constraints, some county libraries are making the tough decision to cut hours despite state mandates.

By STEPHANIE HAMM & COLIN KYLER shamm@timesobserver.com & ckyler@timesobserver.com Article Photos Two separate fires kept firefighters busy around the county Wednesday.

Northwest Savings Bank is getting a jump start on the "Tis the season for giving" mantra with its upcoming drive-through food drive.

Found property. Warren-based state police reported a chainsaw was found on Creamery Road at approximately 12:30 p.m. July 8 and was brought to them.

Everyone who attended the community dialogue session on possible high school consolidation left with some valuable information.

Theft. According to Conewango Township police, Bill Evans, 3640 Jackson Run Rd., reported that between Oct.

John Sandstrom, 92, who died on Oct. 27 at Rouse Warren County Home, formerly of 701 Rouse Ave., Youngsville, was laid to rest at Warren County Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Nov.

Theft. Warren City police reported on Nov. 2 an officer while on patrol in Washington Park observed a quantity of garbage on the ground in the park.

Burglary. According to Youngsville police, Ron Seeley, of Youngsville, reported on Monday that someone entered his father's garage at 116 College St.

Possession of marijuana/drug paraphernalia. Warren-based state police reported Travis Whippo, 21, Warren, was the passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for traffic violations at 12:16 a.m. Oct.

James A. Teconchuk, 66, of 73 Dudley Lane, Warren, Pa. died Monday morning at 11:10 a.m. October 26, 2009 at the Warren General Hospital surrounded by his family after a illness of the past 6 months.