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August 2, 2015

After 3 years, Jordan refugee camp for Syrians now a city

ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan (AP) — Only empty desert three years ago, the Mideast's largest camp for Syrian civil war refugees has grown from a town of tents into a

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McKean County gearing up for signature America250 celebration

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McKean Co. due for nearly $2 million in liquid fuels funds

Sara Furlong

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McKean County is due to receive about $2 million in net liquid fuels allocations again this year for its municipalities to maintain roads and bridges....

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By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

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Club news – Women’s Literary Club, Feb. 27

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