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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

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May 7, 2026

Jerome Powell and so-called ‘Fed Independence’

By BRIAN WESBURY RealClearPolitics

Jerome Powell is finished as Federal Reserve Board chairman, but he has time left in his term, so he...

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Firefighters and the need for participation in the National Cancer Registry

By CRISTINA JOHNSON

May 7, 2026

Firefighting is a demanding and multifaceted line of work that extends far beyond just extinguishing flames. In communities like Bradford, this realit...

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Committee advances Dush bill to fully protect concealed carry

May 7, 2026

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Senate Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush, R-Brookville, which would fully allow for t...

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ST. MARYS: Dream View to host Mother’s Day celebration benefiting Kay Days

May 7, 2026

ST. MARYS — Dream View Elevated Dining & Events will host a Mother’s Day celebration May 10 in support of Kay Days, a nonprofit that assists cancer pa...

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Schoonover charged in alleged threats

May 7, 2026

City of Bradford Police arrested Michael Schoonover after officers responded to a report of threats at 79 Lincoln Ave. at 4:50 p.m. Apr. 22. Police sa...

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Why are mattresses getting thicker?

May 7, 2026

Dear Heloise: Mattresses keep getting thicker and more expensive, and they require special deep-pocket sheets on top of this. Are they actually more c...

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