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Flooding in Westfield, Tioga County, during Tropical Storm Debby in August 2024.

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

February 6, 2026

Stream cleaning bills could be key to flood prevention

By SEN. GENE YAW and REP. CLINT OWLETT

In August 2024, nearly every county in our region was impacted by severe flooding from Tropical Stor...

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The importance of Pennsylvania’s special House elections

By MATT ZUPON RealClearPennsylvania

February 6, 2026

In Pennsylvania, five distinct geographical pockets will partake in a historic changing-of-hands. Due to the resignation of five state representatives...

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USPS record payroll leads to losses

February 6, 2026

The U.S. Postal Service spent a record $42.8 billion on payroll in 2025 while posting a $9 billion loss, according to payroll records obtained by Open...

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DCNR awards $10.4M for outdoor recreation, tourism projects in PA Wilds

February 6, 2026

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced $10.4 million in grants for projects across the 13‑county PA Wilds region. The fu...

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Elk County Catholic students achieve OSHA certification

February 6, 2026

ST. MARYS — Seven students from the Mechanical, Electrical, and Technology (MET) Foundations program at Elk County Catholic High School (ECCHS) have s...

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PORT ALLEGANY: Winter Jam 2026

February 6, 2026

Port Allegany Elementary School held its Winter Jam 2026, a semi-formal dance for fifth- and sixth-graders with DJ John Meade. The event was sponsored...

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