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As many embrace more environmentally conscious lifestyles, some are looking for eco-friendly alternatives to the carbon-heavy practice of cremation.

The Center Square

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October 2, 2025

‘Dignified’ water cremation bill passes House

By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square

HARRISBURG – For decades, cremation has been on the rise as the preferred method of disposition in...

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The Bradford Era

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SMETHPORT: Mobile food bank set Oct. 14

October 2, 2025

SMETHPORT — A mobile food bank sponsored by St. Elizabeth Church and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Erie will be held Oct. 14 at St. Elizabeth Church...

Business, Local News

SMETHPORT: Cover crop demonstration Oct. 16

October 2, 2025

The McKean County Conservation District and King’s AgriSeeds will collaborate to present a Cover Crop Demo Day from 11:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the McK...

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PORT ALLEGANY: Free computer clinic next week

October 2, 2025

PORT ALLEGANY — After Oct. 14, Microsoft will no longer provide Windows 10 security updates, which could leave your computer unprotected. According to...

Nation & World

Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

October 2, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn’t extend or restore health care benefits, choos...

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Gun control bill sparks intense House debate

By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square

October 2, 2025

HARRISBURG — After a heated floor debate, the final bill in a series of proposed gun control measures failed in the Pennsylvania House of Representati...

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