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Chevron will expand operations in Venezuela

Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. Chevron, the only U.S. oil company with a major presence in Venezuela, said ...

Study: Almost every American has been targeted by scammers

When Simon’s wife of 43 years passed away, it felt a bit like he’d died too. In his overwhelming grief, Simon sought companionship online, like so many other lonely widows and widowers. Almost immediately he met Emily. But over the next few months, Emily, who Simon realized too late was ...

E-bike safety course for young riders set for Saturday

To educate young riders, city Mayor Matt Pacifico is hosting a free e-bike safety class on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jaffa Shrine parking lot. Taught by two League Cycling Instructors from BikePGH, 20 participants aged 12 to 17 will learn basic and advanced cycling skills as well as solo and group riding practices. “The goal is to educate kids about the safety of e-bikes and how to properly ride them so we can prevent serious injuries or accidents from happening here,” Pacifico said. According to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a 2025 study of more ...

Make a joyful noise

Samuel Cheslock, 2, of Duncansville plays the cascade bells with the attached mallet at the All Abilities Playground at Charles W. Longer Elementary School on Monday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Bail lowered for suspect in PSU drug-trafficking ring

The alleged head of a large-scale cocaine-trafficking ring at Penn State University saw his bail lowered to $250,000 during a hearing Wednesday in Centre County court. Agostino Abbatiello, 24, had been denied bail during his arraignment Aug. 18. Earlier this week, his attorneys filed an ...