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U.S. strikes Iran hours before polls open as Trump ends aid to Israel

PA News November 3, 2026

(The Center Square) – Hours before polls opened Tuesday across the country, the U.S. military quietly launched strikes on Iran, marking the first time in months, as President Donald Trump announced the end of aid for Israel. On the eve of a pivotal election, the U.S. military carried out defensive strikes, targeting the Islamic Republic’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple reports. The strikes reportedly were in response to Iran targeting American aircraft. U.S. Central Command has been publicly mum on the recent strikes, with no indication of whether the ...

Thanksgiving food pantry held families in need

Local News November 3, 2026

MIFFLINTOWN — The Rotary Club of Mifflintown and the Juniata County Food Pantry are joining forces to bring Thanksgiving meals to Juniata County families in need. All the groceries to make up a Thanksgiving dinner will be distributed from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21 at the River Church parking lot north of Mifflintown on Rte. 35. This will be a drive through distribution the same as last year. Stay in your vehicle when you arrive and someone will come to you. This will be the only time to receive the Thanksgiving meal this year. To qualify for the Thanksgiving ...

Winter Market set for Nov. 7-8 in State College

Local News November 3, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Discovery Space and The Rivet will host their seventh annual Winter Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, at 1224 N. Atherton St., State College. The free event will feature nearly 90 artists, makers and small businesses selling handmade jewelry, ceramics, artwork, home décor, specialty foods and other gifts. Visitors can also create personalized gifts at the Customization Station, with projects priced at $20 or less. Additional activities include live tintype photography, raffles, a silent auction and food vendors. Admission to Discovery ...

Strawberry farmer hopes steam holds the key to healthy soil and a better crop

Agriculture November 3, 2026

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Long-time strawberry farmer Rod Koda has rows of plants on his California farm that are still producing fruit well after the harvest would typically end. The fields brimming with green near the Pacific Coast have produced nearly twice the amount of organic ...

Pennsylvania convenes new Dairy Development Committee

Agriculture November 3, 2026

HARRISBURG — In October, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding convened the first meeting of the new Pennsylvania Dairy Development Committee. The creation of the work group comes on the heels of the single largest investment in agriculture in Pennsylvania history — $1.2 billion to establish Chobani’s first dairy operation in the Commonwealth, creating 900 jobs and increasing future demand for Pennsylvania milk by 30 percent. The work group will serve in an advisory role, bringing expertise from a broad spectrum of sectors including the dairy supply chain, government, finance, ...

Trump Administration announces $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program

Agriculture November 3, 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, has announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs. “President Trump is the most pro-farmer president of my lifetime and he is continuing to put Farmers First every day,” said Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins. “Today, I am proud to announce alongside President Trump more targeted relief is coming to our ...