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Fed Independence Under Fire: A New Look at the Powell Subpoenas

March 18, 2026

The federal district court in Washington recently overturned subpoenas issued by the former Trump administration to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Judge James Boasberg decided that the subpoenas were not just a procedural nuisance; they were an attempt to influence Powell’s policy decisions

business

Future Firefighters Get a Boost in Ponchatoula

March 17, 2026

Air Products has given $18, 000 to the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department’s High School Program. The money will help ten students start a career in emergency services during the 2025‑2026 school year. The grant comes from Air Products Lake Maurepas Community Fund, a local charity arm of the co

education

How Michigan is trying to fix its childcare worker shortage

March 17, 2026

Michigan is facing a big problem—there aren’t enough people working in childcare. Research shows that in most ZIP codes, there are way more young kids than spots in daycares or preschools. That makes it hard for parents to find care and for kids to get a strong start before kindergarten. A new prog

sports

Students Get a Chance to Pick the Best Female Athlete of the Week

March 16, 2026

The school district is asking parents, teachers and students to decide who will be honored as the top female athlete for the week of March 9‑15. A live poll will run until 8 p. m. on Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on the district’s Instagram the following morning. If you think a pl

health

Nurses on the Front Lines: Preventing Trauma When Disaster Strikes

March 16, 2026

In Indonesia, floods, earthquakes and landslides are common, and the people living there must learn how these events affect their health. Nurses play a crucial role in stopping injuries and emotional distress before they grow worse. The idea of “trauma prevention care” has been part of nursing

weather

Storm Alert Forces Early School Dismissals in Central Pennsylvania

March 16, 2026

Central Pennsylvania faces a storm warning that could bring strong winds and tornadoes. The National Weather Service has issued high wind alerts for most of the state, lasting into the evening and even until 8 a. m. Tuesday in some areas. Winter weather advisories also cover parts of the west and ce

crime

11‑Year‑Old Accused in 5‑Year‑Old’s Death

March 15, 2026

A small town near Denver was shaken when a 5‑year‑old boy died early this week. Police entered the family home that night to investigate the fatal incident in Centennial, a suburb of Denver with fewer than 110, 000 residents. The case is being treated as a homicide. An 11‑year‑old boy from the same

crime

City Downtown Traffic Drops as Crime Concerns Grow

March 15, 2026

Traffic speed data from major city roads shows that fewer people moved through downtown and the Over-the-Rhine area in summer 2025 than in the previous year. A study by a data firm found that cars traveled faster on key streets, indicating lighter traffic flows. Bus and streetcar ridership also fell

education

SAT Rules Change: What Students and Colleges Are Saying

March 14, 2026

A student from Greater Latrobe, Autumn Blozowich, took the SAT three times but chose not to send any scores when she applied to Pitt, Kent State and Penn State. She felt the essays better showed who she was than the numbers on a test, and the plan worked—she got in to all three schools. In Wester

crime

Teen Charged With Random Killing in Massachusetts

March 13, 2026

An 18‑year‑old high school senior was taken into custody without bail after police said he admitted to murdering a 69‑year‑old woman in Danvers. The suspect, who is still under investigation, confessed to the crime during a police interview in Salem District Court. A psychologist expressed concern a