Tim NeCastro retiring as Erie Insurance CEO after 10-year run

Feb. 20, 2026, 11:01 a.m. ET Tim NeCastro, CEO of Erie Insurance, has announced his retirement effective at the end of the year. Under his leadership, the company experienced significant growth in revenue, employment, and policies. The company’s board of directors will begin an immediate search for his successor. Tim NeCastro — the homegrown talent …

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Next SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral set for Tuesday afternoon

Feb. 23, 2026Updated Feb. 24, 2026, 1:03 p.m. ET SpaceX is targeting Tuesday afternoon for its next Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral. Liftoff is scheduled for no earlier than 3:56 p.m. from Launch Complex 40. The rocket’s booster will attempt a landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. (Update: This launch …

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Cumberland County parents fight school closures, end to year-round calendar

Feb. 23, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET The board’s proposal includes closing nine schools, building three new ones, and transitioning all schools to a traditional calendar. Opponents are organizing through petitions and social media, encouraging public participation in upcoming school board meetings. More than 50 people gathered Feb. 19 at Cliffdale Community Church in opposition to the Cumberland County Board …

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Ramadan 2026 suhoor festivals in Ohio. See where in Cleveland, Columbus

Feb. 20, 2026, 1:13 p.m. ET The Islamic holy month of Ramadan began the evening of Feb. 17 with the sighting of the waxing crescent moon in Saudi Arabia. Overnight suhoor festivals have become a tradition for American Muslims to build community as they eat food before fasting during daylight hours. Several cities in Ohio …

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