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Weather Shifts: What's in Store for the Capital Area?

January 1, 2026

The Capital Area is in for a weather rollercoaster as we step into the new year. It's not exactly Arctic out there, but the mid-30s temperatures are still making people bundle up. However, things are about to change fast. By afternoon, the chill will start to fade, with highs creeping up to nearly 7

lifestyle

Local Buzz: What's Happening in South Schuylkill

January 1, 2026

South Schuylkill has a lot going on, from community events to health and wellness activities. Libraries are offering a variety of programs for all ages, including storytime for little ones and tech help for those who need it. The Orwigsburg Library, for example, has a knitting club and a chess club,

lifestyle

New Year's Day Through the Lens of Local News

January 1, 2026

New Year's Day has always been a big deal for local news. Over the years, newspapers have captured the spirit of the day, showing how communities celebrated and what they worried about. Let's take a look at how things have changed and stayed the same. In 1890, the Sterling Evening Gazette was all a

business

A Fresh Start for Clinicians at Legacy Health

January 1, 2026

Clinicians at Legacy Health have a new deal to consider. This comes after a strike that started on December 2nd. The group, which includes nurse practitioners, physician associates, and clinical nurse specialists, is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association. They unionized late last year and wor

crime

Five Hurt in Fort Lauderdale Night Out

January 1, 2026

A night out in Fort Lauderdale's entertainment district turned scary when five people got shot. It happened early Sunday morning, around 2 a. m. on December 28. Police and the FBI are now looking for the person or people responsible. When cops arrived, they found five adults hurt. All of them were

sports

Texas Tech's Defensive Star: Jacob Rodriguez's Journey to Greatness

January 1, 2026

Jacob Rodriguez, a standout linebacker from Texas Tech, has had an incredible season. He's won many big awards, like the Butkus Award and the Lombardi Award. His performance on the field has been nothing short of amazing. He's not just good; he's exceptional, setting records and leading his team's d

crime

A Toddler and a Dog Left Behind in a Car Theft Gone Wrong

December 31, 2025

In a bizarre turn of events, a car thief in Los Angeles left behind a toddler and a dog after a failed attempt to steal a vehicle. This incident happened in Highland Park on a Sunday morning, around 10 a. m. The man tried to take a car from the 300 block of North Avenue 52 but fled on foot, leaving

weather

Metro Detroit's Chilly New Year's Eve Surprise

December 31, 2025

Metro Detroit is in for a frosty start to the new year. The region is getting ready for more snow and some seriously cold temperatures. Right now, light snow showers are drifting through the area. The good news is that most roads are fine, but things could get slippery as more snow rolls in later to

science

Sky Showdown: Supermoon vs. Meteor Shower in January

December 30, 2025

January skies are set for a celestial showdown. A supermoon and a meteor shower are happening at the same time. But the bright moon might make it hard to see the shooting stars. The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak late Friday into early Saturday. Usually, people can see about 25 meteor

lifestyle

Why Reinvention Beats Resolutions

December 30, 2025

New Year's Day often brings a mix of regret and hope, pushing people to make resolutions. These resolutions are usually lists of habits people want to change. But, research shows that reinvention works better than resolutions. Reinvention is different from resolutions. It changes the way people see