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February 21, 2014

Shock persists as southwest Mo. mourns slain girl

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Family and friends remembered 10-year-old Hailey Owens as a vivacious spirit — a trusting little girl whose cheery disposition only deepened the heartbreak after she was

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Mother wants nothing to do with son’s new flame

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DEAR ABBY: Seven months ago, my son filed for divorce from his wife of 22 years. Three months ago, he introduced us to "Carlene." Abby, the woman has ...

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Feds bought golf carts for $8.4 million

March 24, 2026

The federal government spent $8.4 million on purchases that included golf carts in fiscal year 2025, according to spending records obtained by Open th...

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A megabucks bailout is brewing for Big Ag as the farm economy struggles

March 24, 2026

The White House has scheduled a party for Friday and you, taxpayer, will be picking up the check — in more ways than one. The Celebration of Agricultu...

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Just getting started at Second Harvest Food Bank of NW Pa.

By GREGORY D. HALL

March 24, 2026

ERIE — When I stepped into the role of CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania last year, I understood the scale of the mission. I d...

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THINGS TO DO: Music, egg hunts, fishing and fun

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

March 24, 2026

A mix of live music, family-friendly activities and seasonal events are planned across the region this week. SILENT READING PARTY will take place from...

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