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June 27, 2016

‘Cages and coffins’: State officials say new approach needed to deal with burgeoning opioid, heroin epidemic

The heroin epidemic is hitting Pennsylvania hard and rural areas of the state seem to be getting the brunt of the assault.

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Wedding invitation comes with an unexpected condition

October 7, 2025

DEAR ABBY: I have a special-needs son and cannot travel with him alone. I have also been in a committed relationship for two years. When my aunt's you...

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‘Round the Square: Just don’t pet the wildlife

October 7, 2025

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HS Roundup: Austin beats CV, Bradford falls to DuBois

Jo Wankel

October 6, 2025

GIRLS SOCCER Port United 3, Ridgway 1 Port United Varsity girls beat Ridgway 3-1 Monday. Scoring for Port was Alayna Palmer, Ketha Line, and Alyssa Pe...

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Lady Owls compete at Gettysburg Invitational

October 6, 2025

The Bradford Lady Owls cross country team placed 19th out 30 schools at the Gettysburg Invitational Saturday. “This was a very competitive race with o...

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Benton and Casher among winners on night two of Hidden Valley Mt Top Nationals

Jo Wankel

October 6, 2025

CLEARFIELD -Brad Benton of Duncansville claimed the Semi Late portion of the Mountain Top Nationals Saturday night at Hidden Valley Speedway, Shannon ...

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