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Deb Wuethrich

Comment & Opinion, Opinion

June 24, 2026

Turning good, bad and unexpected into adventures

By DEB WUETHRICH

I would say it’s already been an adventurous summer — except in reality, it just started with Ju...

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Still love those (stressful) pets!

By DEB WUETHRICH

June 10, 2026

I have watched other people with their pets and their shared lives seem simple compared to mine! I suppose it’s not really true, because when you shar...

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Saving the days brings back good times

By DEB WUETHRICH

May 27, 2026

When we are older and we look back at our lives, we often zero in on the regrets. The challenges. The hard times. The often-overlooked truth, however,...

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Local & Social

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Local News

Commissioners focused on defensible ordinance; residents remain frustrated

Residents remain frustrated

By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com

June 24, 2026

SMETHPORT — McKean County commissioners again tabled their proposed solar energy ordinance during their regular meeting Tuesday, emphasizing the need ...

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Lifestyles

Checking in on elderly loved ones

June 24, 2026

Dear Heloise: I read a letter about keeping track of elderly people who live alone and their pets. A friend of my mother's was left three days after h...

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Lifestyles

Truth emerges after two decades of concealment

June 24, 2026

DEAR ABBY: Years ago, my wife and I were separated. During that time, we still spent time together, had marital relations and went on many trips with ...

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Football, Sports

Pitt football is a family affair for Jonathan Baldwin and son Jaden — a standout WR like his dad

By Christopher Carter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

June 23, 2026

Jonathan Baldwin was driving his son, Jaden, to a 7-on-7 football tournament at the University of Arizona the morning of June 8 when he heard somethin...

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Business News, Local News

Local oil purchasers decrease prices

June 23, 2026

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

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