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Trump defends sweeping tariffs in Michigan visit

President Donald Trump came to Michigan on Monday and argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing, even as some businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed have actually hurt the state. Trump visited a sprawling General Motors facility in the Detroit suburb of Milford that is a testing ground for its vehicles. He pumped a fist after watching a trio of drag races that involved muscle cars and luxury vehicles like the Corvette Z06, Cadillac Escalade V, and EV Hummer — events the announcer promised were “all America First ...

US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit

DETROIT — A major new bridge linking Canada and the U.S. at Detroit opened Monday to trucks, cars and other vehicles, the climax of a yearslong project that lately had been bruised a bit by international politics. Descendants of Gordie Howe, the hockey legend whose name is on the bridge, were among the first to cross over the Detroit River, which separates the Motor City from Windsor, Ontario. U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., rode a motorcycle, while Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer drove a Ford Mustang with the top down. The six-lane span, which was built by Canada at a cost of $6.4 ...

Ticker: CNB reports Q2 net income of $28.3 million

CNB Financial Corp. on Thursday reported net income of $28.3 million in its second quarter. The Clearfield, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 91 cents per share. The bank holding company posted revenue of $127 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $88.1 million, topping Street forecasts. S&T Bancorp posts profit of $36.6 million in Q2 S&T Bancorp Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $36.6 million. The Indiana, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of $1.02 per share. The holding company for S&T Bank posted revenue of $142.9 ...

Burning Bright: J&O Fireplaces grows from basement to top regional seller

DUNCANSVILLE — Back in the summer of 1976, Joe Panaro decided to buy a wood stove. “I was so impressed. It was made by Alaska Co. in Bloomsburg. I asked the guy how I could sell them. He said I had to buy three to become a dealer, so I bought three stoves for $1,000 to become a ...

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New hires and promotions Richard Bukoski has been promoted from Associate Professor to Professor, Communication & Media Studies at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Bukoski began his career with Pennsylvania Highlands as a full-time faculty member in August 2013. He was previously employed as News Director and Copywriter at Forever Broadcasting in Johnstown. He teaches courses in Communication Studies and Media Production. Laura Gaunt has been promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, Healthcare Professions at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Gaunt ...