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December 19, 2015

In Virginia’s Bible Belt, an Arabic lesson ignites anger

VERONA, Va. (AP) — With the nation already on edge after the attacks in California, a teacher's lesson on Islam in Virginia's Bible Belt sparked an angry meeting of outraged

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Bad manners have spread throughout large family

December 16, 2025

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are retired and happy. Each of us was married before. We're not rich, but we get by without help from anyone. We have been...

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Using a white board for reminders

December 16, 2025

Dear Heloise: My husband is in an assisted living facility. I keep an erasable white board in his room. When a visit or trip is planned, I write it on...

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Port Allegany girls fall to St. Marys

Jo Wankel

December 15, 2025

ST. MARYS - Despite leading 11-9 at the end of the first quarter, the Port Allegany girls basketball team fell 57-46 to St. Marys as Molly Hanslovan l...

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Owls swimmers beat Punxsy; Lady Owls open season well

Jo Wankel

December 15, 2025

The Bradford Owls swim teams opened the season Friday against Punxsutawney. The boys' team claimed an 87-68 win, while the girls' team fell to Punxsy ...

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Frair named PSAC Men’s CC Freshman of the Year

December 15, 2025

Bradford native and current Commonwealth University-Lock Haven student Brayden Frair was recognized as the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSA...

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