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AI is spurring a big expansion of high-voltage power lines. Landowners and locals are fighting back

SUGARLOAF, Pa.— For John Zola, the 40 acres were like a paradise: apple orchards tucked into northern Pennsylvania's rolling hills, a barn, meadows and more than enough l...

March 08, 2026 Business

Philly City Council will consider limiting ICE next month as new Pennsylvania detention centers loom

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia City Council next month will consider legislation to place some limits on immigration enforcement in the city and is planning a daylong hearin...

March 08, 2026 Pennsylvania News

Knapp: Stinger hooks key to hooking minnows

Walleyes can bite short, particularly when the water is ice cold as it is in early spring. When fishing a classic jig and minnow presentation, this often results in misse...

March 08, 2026 Sports

Today in History: March 8, first U.S. combat troops arrive in Vietnam

Today is Sunday, March 8, the 67th day of 2026. There are 298 days left in the year. Daylight saving time returns at 2 a.m. local time. Today in history: On March 8, 19...

March 08, 2026 Today in History

PIAA girls basketball: Slippery Rock holds off Elizabeth Forward to advance to 2nd round

SLIPPERY ROCK TWP — Something just seemed off for Slippery Rock girls basketball in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s PIAA first-round playoff against Elizabeth Forward. T...

March 07, 2026 Sports

PIAA basketball: Red Lion ends Seneca Valley boys’ return to state tournament early in 6A first-round

Seneca Valley was hoping to stay a little longer. The Raiders — playing in their first PIAA Class 6A boys basketball tournament game since 2013 — dropped a 69-62 decision...

March 07, 2026 Sports

PIAA basketball: North Catholic girls flip switch to run past Forest Hills in Class 4A first-round win

CRANBERRY TWP — North Catholic didn’t have a characteristic start in its PIAA Class 4A first-round playoff game against Forest Hills on Saturday afternoon. With just over...

March 07, 2026 Sports

PIAA wrestling championships: Butler’s Santino Sloboda ‘let it fly’ to win bronze in emotional finish to career

HERSHEY — The only space that won’t be filled on Santino Sloboda’s mantel will be a state title. But the Butler senior cemented his status among the best the county has e...

March 07, 2026 Sports

Scouts practice first aid using real scenarios at first-aid meet

SLIPPERY ROCK — Campfire burns, a twisted ankle, hypothermia, frostbite — all very real dangers a person may experience when adventuring with a group or alone in remote e...

March 07, 2026 Local News

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