A look at the numbers: The drought stretches beyond Pennsylvania
Nationally, January marked the fourth consecutive month with below- to much-below-normal precipitation for the Northeast region, with the October-January period ranking as the second driest such period in the 108-year record.
Still no decision on final path for U.S. Route 30
ODOT says more studies are needed on potential alignments for proposed U.S. Route 30 before a final route can be picked.
Pa. drought emergency dries up hope for quick recovery
Most areas need 12 to 31 inches of rain to pull Pennsylvania out of drought in the next four months.
Two Ohio State graduates join Columbia space shuttle flight
OSU alumni use their education to work on Hubble Telescope.
A new look for an old column: Let’s Talk Barns!
Friends of Barns introduces themselves to readers through Farm and Dairy column.
What was it like to sail on a square-rigger?
Vanessa Agnew spent six weeks aboard an 18th century ship to learn about travel in the old days.
Pa. rebuilding rail tunnel on Allegheny rail-trail
Pennsylvania is rebuilding a vital link in the long-distance trail system connecting Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.
Painted lamp brings $2,500 for Shriners’ hospital
Pa. auction raises funds for children's hospital.
Pennsylvania Beef Expo dates set
Demonstrations, exhibits and presentations will be featured March 28-30.
Program details local discovery of mastodon
Hartley mastodon is topic of Mahoning Valley Archeological Society meeting.













