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December 15, 2023

A nerd/grammar snob/old crank wants you to stop misusing ‘literally’

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Overheard at the mall: “I swear to God if I hear that Mariah Carey Christmas song one more time I am literally going to explode.” First reaction:

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Penguins rookie Kindel to lock roster spot in 10th game in Minnesota

By MATT VENSEL, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

October 30, 2025

(TNS) —It appears rookie Ben Kindel isn't going anywhere, at least not any time soon. Penguins coach Dan Muse said before Thursday's road game against...

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Penguins, PPG Paints Arena manager release new details on fan who fell from stands

King Jemison Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

October 30, 2025

(TNS) —The fan who fell at PPG Paints Arena during Monday's Penguins-Blues game was not using the staircase when the incident occurred, according to a...

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Austin’s Terrette named NTL Coach of the Year; O-E’s Hakes 2025 MVP

Jo Wankel

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Austin’s Pam Terrette was named 2025 NTL Coach of the Year, while Otto-Eldred’s Rayel Hakes was named the North Tier League MVP for 2025. The 2025 NTL...

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Mahomes on playing in front of Bills fans: ‘They don’t like us’

By JOHN WAWROW - AP Sports Writer

October 30, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has made enough trips to Buffalo to know he and the Kansas City Chiefs shouldn’t expect a warm welcome from ...

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THINGS TO DO: Parties, magic and crafts

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

October 30, 2025

(Editor’s note: TRICK-OR-TREAT hours were posted in Thursday’s edition. Find the article online at bradfordera.com .) COSMO’S LOUNGE HALLOWEEN PARTY ...

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