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January 5, 2025

‘This washed away a lot’: Frigid polar plunge cleanses Pittsburghers

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Light snow fell as hundreds waited in bathing suits to dunk into the frigid Monongahela River on Wednesday. Luckily, the snow wasn't sticking.

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HS Roundup: Cameron County girls, Port A wrestlers notch wins

Jo Wankel

December 16, 2025

Girls Basketball Northern Potter 40, Otto-Eldred 34 Lilly Steele posted 24 points to lead Northern Potter over O-E Tuesday. Leading the Lady Terrors w...

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Avian influenza suspected in deaths of snow geese on Pa.

December 16, 2025

Avian influenza is suspected to have caused the deaths of hundreds of snow geese found at a Northampton County quarry. The Pennsylvania Game Commissio...

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PORT ALLEGANY: Wintersong

December 16, 2025

The Port Allegany School District Music Department presented Wintersong 2025 Thursday and Friday nights, featuring students in grades four through 12....

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PORT ALLEGANY: Bingo!

December 16, 2025

The Rotary Club of Port Allegany held its annual Designer Purse Bingo and more Saturday afternoon at Moose Lodge 460. Calling the bingo games was Levi...

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Smethport students earn seven state qualifications

December 16, 2025

SMETHPORT — Smethport Area High School sent 45 competitors to the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) District 1 Conference this week and r...

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