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July 7, 2026

What if you had the chance to sign the Declaration of Independence?

In 1776, 56 delegates came to Philadelphia and did something that had never been done before. They p...

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Pirates rookie phenom Konnor Griffin will miss 8-10 weeks with a torn tendon in his finger

By COLIN BEAZLEY, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

July 7, 2026

The Pirates are placing shortstop Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list with a torn tendon in his left ring finger, Pirates senior director of spo...

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Severe storms impact 64 out of 67 counties over holiday weekend

By JOHN COLE The Center Square

July 7, 2026

Severe weather pummeled all but three of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties over the holiday weekend, killing three and leaving roughly 105,000 residents stil...

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Local oil purchasers decrease prices

July 7, 2026

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

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SMETHPORT: Lakeview renamed Amaryllis Nursing and Rehab Center under new ownership

By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com

July 7, 2026

SMETHPORT — Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation is now under new ownership and has been renamed Amaryllis Nursing and Rehab Center, facility admini...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: Lots to celebrate this month

July 7, 2026

JULY: It's summer time, a great time to celebrate hot dogs, ice cream, picnics, grilling and … watercolors. The National Day Calendar tells us that Ju...

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