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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

weather

Lightning Strikes New York During Heavy Snow Storm

February 23, 2026

In the middle of a severe snowstorm, several flashes of lightning illuminated Lower Manhattan. The bright bolts were seen striking the tallest building in the city, 1 World Trade Center, and each flash was followed by a deep rumble of thunder. The event, known as thundersnow, occurs only when lightn

finance

Navient's Long-Awaited Compensation: A Closer Look

February 18, 2026

Navient, a major player in the student loan industry, has finally started sending out payments to borrowers who were allegedly wronged. This comes after a $100 million fund was set up by the U. S. consumer financial watchdog. The payments began rolling out in February, over a year after the Trump ad

business

Navient's Long-Awaited Reparations Begin

February 18, 2026

Money is finally moving to those wronged by Navient, but not without a long delay. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has started sending out payments to borrowers after a deal was struck in 2024. Navient, a major student loan servicer, agreed to pay $120 million, with $100 million goin

entertainment

MobLand Season 2: Bigger, Bolder, and Better?

February 17, 2026

The second season of MobLand is shaping up to be a wild ride. Fans of the crime drama can expect a significant upgrade from the first season. Emmett J. Scanlan, who plays Paul O'Donnell, gave a sneak peek into what's in store. He described the upcoming episodes as "insane" and "bananas, " hinting at

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

crypto

Epstein’s Early Crypto Moves: From Coinbase to Blockstream

February 6, 2026

In the early 2010s Epstein began investing in two major crypto ventures. He first backed Coinbase, a growing exchange that later reached a market cap of around $43 billion. His second investment went into Blockstream, a company that helped build infrastructure for Bitcoin. Brock Pierce is the man w