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Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz celebrates his three-run home run with Brandon Lowe (5) in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.

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April 23, 2026

Cruz missile strikes top of right-field foul pole at 116.9 mph, hardest hit ball this season

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz told Marcell Ozuna in the on-deck circl...

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Mother calls her own child a ‘traitor’

April 25, 2026

DEAR ABBY: My mother and stepfather, "Pop," divorced a few years ago. He was the only father figure in my life and was good to me, so I want to mainta...

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Managing online medical portals

April 25, 2026

Dear Heloise: There was a reader who was having difficulty keeping track of the different patient portals for each of her doctors when she wanted to e...

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The eye of the gobbler

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

April 25, 2026

For the majority of game I hunt, my biggest concern is usually my scent. Trying to constantly keep the wind in my favor is always something I'm aware ...

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‘Round the Square: Where states converge

April 25, 2026

GEOGRAPHY: If you're careful where you look, social media can teach you a lot. There's a Facebook page called Meanwhile in Pennsylvania that is mostly...

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On The Side Books celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

April 25, 2026

As readers browse shelves and hunt for hidden surprises, On The Side Books at 10 Kennedy St. will once again become a hub of activity, joining more th...

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