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Historical reenactors during an event related to the American Revolution in Camden, South Carolina on April 22, 2023.

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February 10, 2026

War for Independence was ‘the people’s war’

By FREDERIC J. FRANSEN Tribune News Service

Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” may have persuaded the American colonists of the need for indep...

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Creating art for US coins is tricky. These Pa. artists have made a career of it.

By ASHA PRIHAR Spotlight PA

February 10, 2026

(This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, ...

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Are Republicans in Pa. ready for legal weed this year? Advocates are skeptical.

By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA

February 10, 2026

(Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account...

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Celebrating 70 years

February 10, 2026

Mahlon and Sylvia Davenport of Port Allegany celebrated 70 years of marriage Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. In honor of this milestone event, Rep. Martin Cau...

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SALAMANCA: Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond re-opening Friday

February 10, 2026

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — The City of Salamanca invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond from 4...

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Olean police work with nonprofits to identify ‘Olean John Doe’

February 10, 2026

OLEAN, N.Y. — The Olean Police Department has joined with two nonprofit organizations working to identify a man known as Olean John Doe, who passed aw...

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