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Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as deadline approaches

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war, while President Donald Trump appeared to widen his threat from civilian targets to the whole Islamic Republic and his ultimatum ticked closer. “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” Trump told a news conference at the White House. He has called his Tuesday 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to make a deal final. The U.S. stepped up threats against Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a barrage of attacks on ...

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs. Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, said in an interview with The Associated Press that her general preference is for the Fed keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged “for quite some time.” And she also said the Fed might have to cut its rate if higher gas prices caused ...

Castanea Fire Co hosts first-ever Egg Hunt

LOCK HAVEN — Castanea Fire Company #3 successfully hosted its first ever Easter Egg Hunt on March 28, welcoming families from across the region for a day filled with community spirit, excitement, and springtime fun. Held at the Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds, the event featured ...

Clinton County celebrates opening day of trout season

MILL HALL — Clinton County residents gathered early to mark the highly anticipated opening day of trout season, continuing a long-standing community tradition centered around both fishing and the great outdoors. The day began at the Mill Hall Fire Company, which hosted its 61st Annual ...

America at 250: A journey through time, told through our communities

What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; ...

Pa. unemployment rate drops slightly in January

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped in January to 4.3% as the number of nonfarm jobs in the commonwealth set a new record, according to a preliminary report released Friday by the state Department of Labor & Industry. It’s a slight dip from December’s 4.4% rate, but a jump above last January’s 4.1%. The change puts Pennsylvania in line with the nation more broadly. The nationwide unemployment rate rose roughly three-tenths of a percent between January 2025 and the start of 2026 to 4.3%. The commonwealth’s total nonfarm jobs rose 17,900 from the month before to a ...