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Nation & World

February 24, 2026

FDA proposes system for approving customized drugs, therapies for rare diseases

By MATTHEW PERRONE - AP Health Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Monday laid out a proposal to spur development of cu...

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Sheriff competes in state qualifier

Jo Wankel

March 6, 2026

Photo submitted Ava Sheriff, age nine, competed in the Florida AAU State Qualifier Invitational for gymnastics in St. Petersburg, Fla., Feb 28. She pl...

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Oil, gasoline prices spike amid conflict; local gallon surging toward $4

Local gallon surging toward $4

Sara Furlong

March 6, 2026

Local gas prices surged toward $4 per gallon Friday. As of mid-afternoon, most local outlets were selling gasoline for $3.79 per gallon, a steep, 41.3...

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CLERMONT: Conservation district, others investigating runoff from Energix solar facility

From Energix solar facility

Sara Furlong

March 6, 2026

CLERMONT — A concerned citizen observed significant runoff in Smith Run this week near Energix Renewables’ Clermont Solar Farm, took photos and video ...

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PennDOT speed display board placed on Route 770

March 6, 2026

CLEARFIELD — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) placed a radar-controlled speed display board this week on Route 770 in Bradfor...

Lifestyles

Heart disease remains a leading killer

March 6, 2026

DuBOIS — Heart disease is a term that refers to several types of cardiac conditions. Heart attacks are common and affect one person every 40 seconds. ...

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