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Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe follows through on his swing driving in two runs with a double off of Tampa Bay Rays' pitcher Yoendrys Gómez eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 17, 2026.

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April 17, 2026

Cruz hits 2-run HR, Chandler gives up 1 run in 6 innings, Pirates beat Rays 5-1

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Brandon Lowe went 3 for 5 with two doubles an...

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Smethport’s Ganoe, Bradford’s Callahan among new Big 30 roster additions

April 17, 2026

The Big 30 Charities Classic committee has announced 12 additions to the 2026 rosters. For PA, Smethport's Jonah Ganoe, Bradford's Blake Callahan, Eis...

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Kohler, Simmons, Sherk, Marasco, and Tessena lead the Owls over the Rams

April 17, 2026

Bradford's Fabian Sherk had three first places and one second place to lead the Owls as they defeated the Johnsonburg Rams, 99.5 - 27.5. "Fabian won h...

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McKean County commissioners seek public input at hearing on draft solar ordinance

Sara Furlong

April 17, 2026

SMETHPORT — The McKean County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday to consider an addendum to the county’s Subdivision a...

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Lieutenant gov candidate tells McKean County GOP why he said, ‘I’m in’

Jim Eckstrom

April 17, 2026

In January 2026, Jason Richey wasn’t considering a run for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania. A Sewickley attorney and Pittsburgh-based partner with...

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Local oil purchasers decrease prices

April 17, 2026

Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...

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