Breaking News

2026 Sentimental Journey Fly-In events

LOCK HAVEN — The 40th annual Sentimental Journey Fly-In, which celebrates Lock Haven’s aviation heritage and its historic ties to Piper Aircraft, is underway. First organized in 1986 by a group of volunteers dedicated to preserving the legacy of the iconic Piper Cub, the event began as a small aeronautical reunion and has since grown into a signature aviation event in the region, welcoming thousands of aviation enthusiasts from across the country and beyond. As usual, this year’s milestone Fly-In is being held at Piper Memorial Airport in Lock Haven. Admission is $20 for ...

Dush, Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus celebrates bill to increase enforcement/penalties

HARRISBURG — Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) aimed at helping the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking was passed 49-1 by the Senate today, the senator’s office said in a statement. “There are far too many people who would still have us believe that the ‘oldest profession’ is a ‘noble profession.’ Prostitution is neither noble, nor is it a profession,” Dush said. “No child ever aspires to be a prostitute. Senate Bill 45 ...

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in negotiations

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he had called off new military strikes on Iran, suggesting progress had been made in talks to end the war just hours after the American leader threatened to escalate the conflict by seizing control of Iran’s oil industry. Trump said in a social media post that he made the move after a breakthrough in negotiations, and that significant points under discussion “have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.” The announcement came after two days of back-and-forth attacks ...

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence abroad appears certain to expire after Congress on Thursday failed to temporarily extend the program, in a protest of President Donald Trump ‘s temporary pick to head the nation’s intelligence ...