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Power auction results will indicate 2028 electricity cost trends

The regional power grid manager plans to announce the results of its latest capacity auction late Tuesday, an outcome that will determine a portion of Pennsylvania’s electricity costs beginning in 2028. Ahead of the announcement, energy experts and consumer advocates warned that another ...

Shapiro signs $50.8B state budget amid praise, barbs

Bridging a deficit in part by delaying some payments and reclaiming money from what they called the "couch cushions" of state government, lawmakers on Sunday approved a $50.8 billion budget for 2026-27 that immediately got the signature of Gov. Josh Shapiro. The final product came together ...

True U.S. colors

American holidays are celebrated with fireworks, parades and decorations that symbolize the hard-won freedoms and liberties. Meaningful tributes to the past, present and future service members who defend our nation deserve recognition for their courage to serve. For third-generation Air ...

N.Y. man has bail revoked in false firearm statement case

Bail has been revoked and forfeited by a Falconer, N.Y., man who has pleaded guilty to making a false written statement in the purchase, delivery or transfer of a firearm. Brent Frary had withdrawn a guilty plea he had made in October prior to sentencing in November by Judge Gregory Hammond ...

Scandinavian folk festival comes to Jamestown on Saturday, Sunday

Jamestown, which had the highest percent of Swedish born citizens of any city in the United States by 1920, will host its 23rd annual Scandinavian Folk Festival at the Northwest Arena on Saturday and Sunday. "We expect 1,200 people attending this year's Festival," says co-coordinator Donald ...

County resident graduates from cyber charter school

Lillian Yoder from Warren County took their next steps toward college, careers, and beyond as a member of Reach Cyber Charter School’s Class of 2026. Yoder was among the 699 graduates from the statewide STEM-focused cyber school celebrated during an in-person commencement ceremony on June 4 ...