The Very popular and highly decorated Preston Scout House Alumni band from Cambridge Ontario Canada will be in Warren for three performances on Saturday July 4th. The bands popular Brass Ensemble will be a part of the annual pre parade show, starting at 10:30 AM in the reviewing area located on the west end of Warren. At 11:00 AM the full band will march in the 62nd annual 4th of July parade, playing many of the bands most popular selections. At 4:00 PM the Scout House band will perform a stand still concert you won’t want to miss at Betts Park located on the far west of Warren. Their will be a $5.00 donation charge for the one hour concert. This rare one time opportunity to see one of the best marching bands around is a spectacle you do not want to miss. They are sponsored in Warren by Whirley Industries & Wal-Mart.

Find out more about them on http://www.scouthouseband.com/

We upgraded WarrenPA.us today, and unfortunately, I'm getting called away on business. So it doesn't quite look like what I want it to look like. Regardless, it works, and I'll work on the rest at a later date. Probably next week. Any bugs you find, leave a comment!

Oh, and the "Homes" module is gone. No more trying to sell Bob Evans!

From the PR Newswire

WARREN, Pa., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- United Refining Company, a leading regional refiner and marketer of petroleum products announces operating results for the first fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2008.

Net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2008 and November 30, 2007 were $770.5 million and $693.6 million, respectively. This was an increase of $76.9 million or 11.1% over the comparable quarter for the prior year. Increases in net sales for the quarter were due primarily to increases in selling prices.

The annual Warren County Winterfest is set to begin on January 23rd and run through the 25th. Head up to Chapman State Park for the annual Dog Sled races, sled & sleigh rides, snow sculptures and more. Don't forget to bundle up, and for safety reasons, please leave your pets at home.

Read more here: http://www.timesobserver.com/page/content.detail/id/511351.html and here: http://www.WarrenCountyWinterfest.com

At least one banking company with branch locations in Western New York will not receive government money under the U.S. Treasury Department’s Capital Purchase plan.

Northwest Savings Bank has learned that it does not currently qualify for TARP (troubled assets relief program) funds because it is structured as a mutual holding company, according to Jim Holding, vice president of marketing.

Dec. 5--Sales figures skyrocketed for the United Refining Co. when gas prices hovered around $4 a gallon earlier this year.

But company profits took a beating from crude oil prices that topped $147 a barrel.

United Refining, the company that owns the region's Country Fair and Kwik Fill stations and supplies much of the gasoline in northwestern Pennsylvania, reported a net loss of almost $50 million in its fiscal year that ended Aug. 31.

The Warren County Fair hits Pittsfield again, with shows featuring American Idol's Bucky Covington, as well as local favorites like Black Widow, Johnny Cash-tribute singer Terry Lee Goffee, Phil Dirt & The Dozers and even a Bengal Tiger show. As usual, other attractions include Warren's Agricultural scene & the many delicious food vendors. Find out more at www.warrencountyfair.net or email information@warrencountyfair.net.

Full Schedule below

The following is a tentative lineup which can and may change.
**Important Parade Information**
Last Minute parade inquires call 814-723-2587 or 814-688-1002
All entries need to sign in at the registration area located at the YMCA between 8am - 10am
All Floats should line up in the Float forming area which is on S Carver and the alley behind
War Memorial Field (pink highlight on map). Fire Truck & Float judging will start at 9:30am.
Anyone wishing to join the parade may do so up to the morning of the parade.
No Throwing Candy!! you may walk along the side of the street and hand candy out.
PLEASE LEAVE PETS AT HOME! ENNJOY THE PARADE!!

The Warren Jaycees for 60 years have done an outstanding job bringing to Warren one of the premiere events on the 4th of July any where in the area. But, due to their lack of membership, they've asked for some help. Everyone on the new Committee is dedicated to keeping this great tradition alive. A lot of people do not realize the amount of hours that goes into making the 4th of July a Success. It is also getting very expensive, rising to over $40,000 this year. we have many great sponsors. United Refinery Company, Blair Corporation, Betts Industries, Whirley Industries, with more coming on board shortly. But it is still not enough. We need more sponsors and more volunteers to keep the tradition alive. To help, call Wally Post at 814-723-2587 or Chris Cheronis at 814-723-1360.

Read more for names of who's involved with 2008's Fourth of July Celebration.

Next week, check out the Garage Sale at the Big Blue Parking lot coming up! Vendors, Garage Salers, Food and more, all under the cover of Warren's Big Blue Parking Garage, May 17th from 9am - 2pm. Contact Warren Main Street for more information. http://www.warrenpamainstreet.org