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Waves of Change: How a Radio Sparked Electrification in Oswego

April 1, 2026

The 1930 census noted that a farmer in Wheatland Township owned a radio, hinting at how early tech shaped rural life. Radios were more than music machines; they delivered weather updates for crops, economic news for traders, and political debates that kept citizens informed. This connectivity was es

business

New $3. 5B Lilly Plant to Bring Jobs and Green Ideas to Lehigh Valley

March 30, 2026

A big pharma company plans a $3. 5 billion factory in Upper Macungie Township that could give the area 850 steady jobs and almost 2, 000 construction gigs while boosting local traffic plans. The site sits on about 150 acres of farmland north of I‑78 and west of Fogelsville. It already has water, sew

health

Tie‑Dye Healing for Survivors

March 26, 2026

The community in Saginaw Township is opening a creative door for people who have faced sexual violence. In April, the local Child and Family Services office will run a tie‑dying workshop that lets participants explore color and texture as tools for healing. The event, called “Letting Go of Con

education

Teen Students Push New Jersey to Teach Money Skills

March 17, 2026

Three high‑schoolers from Monmouth County are asking state lawmakers to make money classes a graduation requirement. They want students to learn about banking, taxes, and investing for at least one semester or trimester. The kids—Ansh Patel, Noah Baretz and Avi Rao—are part of a school finance club

weather

A Sudden Shift: From Tornado Tragedy to Winter‑Like Weather in the East

March 11, 2026

The night a powerful tornado tore through Lake Village, Indiana, left two people dead and many injured. The victims were an elderly couple from the same family. Firefighters found several severely hurt residents right after the storm, but fewer than ten were taken to hospitals; some people chose to

politics

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

weather

Flood Alert in Ingham County: What Residents Need to Know

March 7, 2026

The National Weather Service warned that the Sycamore Creek in Delta Township and Lansing could overflow. The alert began early Saturday morning, around 2:22 a. m. , and will stay active until Monday. By the time of the warning, the creek had already reached 7. 5 feet—well above its normal 6‑foot le

business

New Food Spot and Old Store Closure Shake Up Genesee County

February 12, 2026

A fresh Panda Express is ready to open in Davison Township, promising nearly forty new jobs. The restaurant plans to start serving its famous Orange Chicken and other dishes next month, after tearing down two old buildings on the site. The chain, which began in 1983, has grown into a popular fast‑ca

education

Expanding Early Learning: Nine New Centers Open Across Central Pennsylvania

February 10, 2026

In late September, a local early‑education provider announced the launch of nine fresh learning hubs spread across Lebanon, Dauphin and York counties. The new sites include 817 E. Arch St. in Palmyra, 88 S. Hershey Road and 391 Schaffner Drive in West Hanover Township, 5120 Lancaster St. in Swatara

lifestyle

Fire in Perry County Leaves Home and Pets Destroyed

February 10, 2026

A blaze on the 300 block of West Juniata Parkway in Greenwood Township turned a family’s house into rubble, taking the lives of two dogs and leaving residents without shelter. Firefighters from the Millerstown Fire Company arrived around 11 a. m. after county dispatch received multiple alarm reports