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Pennsylvania’s power plan battles rage on in new year

Officials in Pennsylvania spent much of 2025 grappling with ways to modernize the state’s energy mix while preparing for a surge of new demand. In 2026, the pressure will be even higher as AI data centers driven by Microsoft and Amazon come online. And it seems everyone, including Gov. Josh ...

Warren Fire Department calls reported

Warren Fire Department list of activity Tuesday, Dec. 30: --- 12:18 to 12:36 a.m. --- Engine 1, Engine 2 and Truck to Ludlow Street. --- 1:54 to 2:26 a.m. --- Ambulance to West Harmar Street. --- 3:16 to 4:03 p.m. --- Ambulance to Pennsylvania Avenue. --- 5:15 to 5:49 p.m. ...

City plans Spring installation for new wayfinding system

By DELANEY CHASE dchase@timesobserver.com Last Monday, the Comprehensive Task Force met to finalize the design of wayfinding signs and kiosks that will be installed throughout the city. Each sign will feature a colored tip that corresponds with matching colors on the kiosk maps, making ...

Capture of indicted Venezuelan president lauded by Trump

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country in a stunning military operation early Saturday that plucked a sitting leader from office — the culmination of months of escalating Trump administration pressure on the ...

State salaries rise as Shapiro rakes in most

In Pennsylvania, state officials, including the governor, much of his administration and the legislature, receive automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments to their salaries. This year, it will bump Gov. Josh Shapiro up to the highest paid governor in the nation, overtaking New York’s Gov. ...

After whirlwind holiday week, some need to recharge

Now that the busy-ness of the season is coming to an end, people feel exhaustion of all kinds. After an extended time of socializing with friends, family, co-workers and more, the new year brings thoughts of renewal and change. Conveniently and strategically placed on Jan. 2, World Introvert ...