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WARREN – The Allegheny National Forest and the National Wild Turkey Federation are hosting an informational workshop about the emerald ash borer. The workshop will be held on June 18, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Allegheny National Forest Supervisor's Office, 4 Farm Colony Dr., Warren, Pennsylvania. Emerald ash borer is an exotic, wood boring beetle native to Asia that attacks all species of North American ash trees. It has killed an estimated 50 million ash trees in the United States and Canada since 2002. “This workshop is designed to help area landowners learn about this invasive pest that is devastating all North American ash species, and has established infestations across much of the ANF region,” said Andrea Hille, Forest Silviculturist. Several EAB experts will present information on a broad range of topics regarding EAB, including: • Emerald ash borer biology, history introduction and spread (Dr. Houping Liu, Entomologist, PA DCNR) • Pennsylvania Ash Manageme...

A woman accused of beating another woman to death last month has waived her preliminary hearing. 27-year-old Danielle Craker of Corry is accused of beating Robin Ostrowski in her Warren apartment on April 15. County coroner Jerry Borden, who pronounced Ostrowski dead at the scene, said she was severely beaten in the head and face. Craker remains in Warren County Jail without bail on one count of criminal homicide. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

UPDATE: Stephanie Berg and Robert Gould have been apprehended. Troopers are still looking for Shad Gutshall. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call them at 778-5555 . Arrest warrants have been issued for three people accused of robbing a Port Allegany man at gunpoint Sunday night. Police say 24-year-old Jacob Borowsky was walking in Crosby when 23-year-old Stephanie Berg of Eldred pulled her Jeep Cherokee into a driveway. She and her passenger, 25-year-old Richard Gould III of Eldred, told Borowsky to get inside and, because he knew them, he did. But then 31-year-old Shad Gutshall of Warren put Borowsky in a choke hold, put a gun to his head and demanded all of his money. After he gave them about $100, they let him go. Anyone who knows where to find Gutshall, Berg or Gould is asked to contact Kane-based state police at 814-778-5555. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A woman is in jail after being accused of breaking her infant’s leg and then waiting nearly a week to take him to the hospital. Police say 20-year-old Tiffany Gardner of Warren told them she knew she broke the four-month-old boy’s leg – when she pulled him across a bed and lifted him by the leg – because he was screaming, the leg was swollen, and it buckled when she tried to stand him on it. She told police she didn’t take him to the hospital because she didn’t have a ride or gas money, and didn’t want to get in trouble. When she finally did take him, she told hospital personnel the baby’s two-year-old sibling broke the boy’s leg. She is charged with felony aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children. The baby is in the custody of Children and Youth Services. A family member is caring for the two-year-old. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Jessica Gabriel has been named assistant vice president of Northwest Savings Bank. James Swanson, vice president, Deposit Operations, made the announcement. In her role, Ms. Gabriel will continue to manage the IRA/HSA, Deposit Services, Reporting Services, Research and Returned Mail departments of the bank. She will also assume responsibility of Deposit Administration. Ms. Gabriel will continue to oversee employees in the Operations Department’s management trainee program. Ms. Gabriel joined Northwest in June 2002 as a management trainee in the Investment Management and Trust Department. She served as a Trust Officer until her move to the Operations Department in 2008. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Penn State University Erie, The Behrend College. Ms. Gabriel recently completed, with honors, the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s Advanced School of Banking. Active in her community, Ms. Gabriel serves on the board of the Kane Area United Fund. ...

A member of the Warren Dragon Band Boosters is accused of stealing $12,000 from the organization over the past several years. Police say 46-year-old Michele Bova of Warren took the money between January 1 of 2009 and September 19 of this year by writing 16 checks to herself that were not authorized. They say another member of the band boosters discovered that a savings account had less money in it than was reported. Bova is free on $30,000 unsecured bail. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A Lake Effect Snow Advisory will go into effect late this afternoon and go through Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service in State College says we can expect the snow to start at around 5 o’clock and end at around 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon, but the heaviest snow is likely between 8 o’clock tonight and 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. The northwest part of McKean County – including Bradford, Lewis Run and Ludlow – could see between 4 and 7 inches of snow. The southeastern part of the county will see 2 or 3 inches. A Lake Effect Snow Warning will be in effect in Warren County during the same time period. Parts of that county could get up to 10 inches of snow. The warning remains in effect in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties until noon tomorrow. In Lake Effect Snow storms the weather can vary from locally heavy snow in narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you’re traveling across the region, be prepared for quick changes in road conditions, as well as visibil...

RED SEA -- Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Jesse Sternberg, a native of Warren, Pennsylvania, tightens a net around cargo during a replenishment at sea in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dennis Grube/Released) The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A man has pleaded guilty to sharing child pornography online. 19-year-old Christian Imperial of Warren is accused of having media files on his computer that depicted children younger than 18 engaging in sexually graphic acts and poses. Agents with the state attorney general’s office say Imperial’s computer contained hundreds of files of child pornography. A review by the Sexual Offender Assessment Board has been ordered and sentencing has been tentatively scheduled for November 3. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A Bradford bar has been cited for violations of the state’s liquor laws. Police say The Lighter Side on Mechanic Street did not notify the Liquor Control Board within 15 days of a change in management; allowed smoking on May 16 and June 14; didn’t have “no smoking” signs posted on those dates and on July 24; and allowed their sound system to be heard beyond their property line on June 14. Also, Warren’s Holiday Inn on Ludlow Street was cited for failing to notify the board of a management change; and sold alcoholic beverages four times in July and August after their hotel liquor license expired. Charges against both establishments will be brought before an administrative law judge. The West Side Grill of Kane has been ordered to pay a $600 fine for state liquor law violation. Police say they gave alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person on January 11. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Two unruly customers had to be taken out of the Bemus Point Village Casino early Sunday morning. Sheriff’s deputies say 31-year-old John Peterson and 35-year-old Kelley Peterson, both of Warren, were involved in a fight inside the business at 1:35 a.m. and were told to leave several times, but refused. They were both arrested for trespassing and scheduled to appear in Town of Ellery Court. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Pennsylvania General Energy of Warren is suing a township in Indiana County, claiming an ordinance passed to ban the disposal of drilling byproducts is illegal and, that federal and state laws nullify it anyway. The ordinance and resulting lawsuit were sparked by PGE's plans to convert an old underground natural gas well to an injection well, where the company could dispose of briny water and other fluids from drilling. Grant Township supervisors say they haven’t seen the lawsuit yet, but have say their own lawyer had told them the ordinance may be illegal. The supervisors are meeting tomorrow to decide whether to rescind the ordinance or defend it in court. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Investigators say site managers are to blame for a natural gas well fire that killed a Warren native in February, according to a report released today. The Department of Environmental Protection says in the report a contract worker with no oil field experience worked on the well, contrary to company policy, but did not identify a specific cause for the fire. The report also says Chevron's well site managers did not always provide enough oversight to contractors at the site about 50 miles south of Pittsburgh. The blast killed 27-year-old Ian McKee, a field service technician for Houston-based Cameron International. DEP previously said Chevron improperly restricted state access to the well site for the first two days. A Chevron spokesman says they are reviewing the DEP report. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A box truck got stuck under a flatbed truck in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Warren County. Police say the box truck driven by 18-year-old Nikalas Guadagnino of Kane hit the flatbed after failing to slow down at the intersection of Route 6 and Griff Hill Road in Mead Township. Guadagnino and his 16-year-old passenger, Ryan Alenali of Kane, had to be freed from the truck by EMS personnel, and were then taken by Star Flight and Life Star helicopters to UPMC Hamot in Erie for treatment of major injuries. After being hit by the box truck, the flatbed hit a pickup truck driven by 44-year-old Lars Olsson of Mount Jewett. Neither Olsson nor the flatbed driver, 44-year-old Scott Stillson of Warren, were hurt. Police are continuing their investigation. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Maybe these two young ladies were just trying to cool off, but Warren Police didn’t look too kindly on how they chose to do it. They say 22-year-old Marlena Hartman and 19-year-olf Renee Hudgons, both of Warren, were wading in the downtown fountain at 1 a.m. on July 9. They were both cited for disorderly conduct. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Sharing child pornography online has landed a Warren man in jail. 19-year-old Christian Imperial is accused of having media files on his computer that depicted children younger than 18 engaging in sexually graphic acts and poses. Agents with the state attorney general’s office say Imperial’s computer contained hundreds of files of child pornography. Imperial is jailed on $50,000 bond. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA-5) issued the following statement in celebration of Independence Day: "On Independence Day we honor a group of early revolutionaries, including our Founding Fathers, for pledging their lives and fortunes in the name of liberty. We also give praise to the generations of Americans who have made our country what it is today and most especially the countless men and women of our military who sacrifice on our nation’s behalf. Today as we celebrate with picnics, parades and fireworks, let’s always give thanks for the cherished blessings bestowed upon us by our forefathers. My wife, Penny, and I wish all Americans a happy and safe July 4th.” Thompson will attend the annual 4th of July Parade in Warren (along with State Rep. Kathy Rapp), the Lawrence Park Township Independence Day Parade in Erie, and the Central Pennsylvania 4th Fest in Centre County. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

After two toddlers wearing only diapers were found outside in the rain last week, a Warren woman is facing charges. Police say last Wednesday the children were found a block away from their home, and they had crossed a street. 20-year-old Katelin Kuzminski is charged with endangering the welfare of children. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

WARREN — William J. Wagner, president and CEO of Northwest, and Steven G. Fisher, executive vice president of Banking Services of Northwest, accepted a trophy on behalf of the bank to commemorate the 2014 J.D. Power Award for highest in customer satisfaction in retail banking in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This is the fourth trophy presented to Northwest in the last five years. The bank received the award in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Congratulating the crowd, Mr. Fisher said, “I am very proud of our company. This award is a testament to our talented team and our desire to provide quality and value to the customers we serve. Our goal is to continue to push for excellence in consistent, superior service.” J.D. Power Director of Financial Services Daniel Murphy said, “I’m happy to bring the J.D. Power Award back to its rightful place in Warren, PA. Once again, Northwest proved its commitment to the customer. This award confirms that Northwest is the bank where people make the d...