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March 16, 2022

American Democracy: Open Government and a Free Press

This is Sunshine Week when American news media are highlighting the vital job journalists do regularly by engaging those government officials reluctant to be open about their work.

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Drake’s 29 not enough as Bonnies fall at Dayton, 75-71

January 28, 2026

DAYTON, Ohio — Laycee Drake matched her career-high with 29 points, but the St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team fell to Dayton, 75-71, ...

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Football, National Sports

McCarthy ‘never forgot his roots,’ and now he returns to help Steelers blossom

By BRIAN BATKO, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

January 28, 2026

Mike McCarthy has visions of the Super Bowl parade beginning at 1137 Greenfield Ave., the three-story, four-bedroom house where he grew up, right acro...

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National Sports

The outsized impact of Lizotte on the Penguins’ surprising season

By KING JEMISON, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

January 28, 2026

Blake Lizotte recently signed a nearly $7 million contract extension. It's far from the most important thing that will happen to the Penguins forward ...

Local Sports, Sports

HS Roundup: Port Allegany girls roll over Austin

Jo Wankel

January 28, 2026

GIRLS BASKETBALL Port Allegany 43, Austin 21 Port Allegany led 20-10 at the half and held on to defeat Austin Wednesday. Leading the Lady Gators were ...

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Local News

ST. BONAVENTURE: Rodgers honored with 2026 Realbuto Award

January 28, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — St. Bonaventure University senior Cadence Rodgers has won the 2026 Ryan Realbuto Award, an honor presented annually to recogni...

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