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    Casey, Fetterman back proposed nursing home staffing rules as Pa. industry objects
    Nation & World, News, PA State News
    Casey, Fetterman back proposed nursing home staffing rules as Pa. industry objects
    JONATHAN D. SALANT Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Nov 29, 2023
    WASHINGTON — The federal government has proposed new staffing rules for nursing homes — including requiring registered nurses to be on site 24 hours a...
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    A population of hard-to-eradicate ‘super pigs’ in Canada is threatening to invade the US
    Nation
    A population of hard-to-eradicate ‘super pigs’ in Canada is threatening to invade the US
    Nov 27, 2023
    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern state...
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    It will take more than the Israeli military to beat Hamas
    Opinion, Сolumns
    It will take more than the Israeli military to beat Hamas
    TRUDY RUBIN The Philadelphia Inquirer 
    Nov 26, 2023
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS) — Is it possible that Israel could win a military victory in Gaza and still lose the war? I understand the reason for Israel’s inva...
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    Local organizations receive rural development grants
    Daily Headlines, Local News
    Local organizations receive rural development grants
    Nov 24, 2023
    HARRISBURG — The Port Allegany School District in McKean County will receive a USDA Rural Development grant aimed at helping people in rural Pennsylva...
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    Hunter fatally shot early Saturday in WNY
    News
    Hunter fatally shot early Saturday in WNY
    Nov 19, 2023
    SAVANNAH, N.Y. (AP) — A man on a hunting trip was shot and killed in Western New York on Saturday, the first day of the state’s regular deer and bear ...
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    Millions meant for Pitt, Temple isn’t going directly there
    News, PA State News
    Millions meant for Pitt, Temple isn’t going directly there
    FORD TURNER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Nov 15, 2023
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Hundreds of millions of dollars in state money designated for “general support” to the University of Pittsburgh and Temple Universi...
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    ‘From the river to the sea’ drowns out peace
    Opinion, Сolumns
    ‘From the river to the sea’ drowns out peace
    TRUDY RUBIN The Philadelphia Inquirer 
    Nov 15, 2023
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS) — Words matter, especially when it comes to discussing Hamas’ brutal slaughter of Israeli civilians, or the massive civilian casual...
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    Trump noise hasn’t solved his legal problems
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Trump noise hasn’t solved his legal problems
    DOYLE McMANUS Los Angeles Times 
    Nov 13, 2023
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — As he battles criminal prosecutors and civil suits in four jurisdictions, former President Trump is relying on three tactics: denou...
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    Feds’ waste on empty offices
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Feds’ waste on empty offices
    Nov 06, 2023
    “Office Space” may be a comedy classic, but the government’s version is no laughing matter. Last month, the U.S. Government Accountability Office rele...
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    Planning for ‘the day after’ war in Gaza ends
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Planning for ‘the day after’ war in Gaza ends
    DOYLE McMANUS Los Angeles Times 
    Nov 06, 2023
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — Last week, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken headed for the Middle East to try to keep Israel’s war in Gaza from spinning out of...
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    Defund SJP and deport Hamas-supporting visitors
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Defund SJP and deport Hamas-supporting visitors
    JOEL GRIFFITH 
    Nov 05, 2023
    WASHINTON (TNS) — When Hamas terrorists invaded Israel and slaughtered more than 1,300 men, women and children dead, Students for Justice in Palestine...
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    Keep kids enrolled for care
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Keep kids enrolled for care
    Nov 02, 2023
    Children are once again at the front lines of pandemic-era social service cuts, this time in the form of Medicaid restarting its annual eligibility ch...
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    Shapiro says Pa. refund program for tardy processing of licenses, permits is first in nation
    News, PA State News
    Shapiro says Pa. refund program for tardy processing of licenses, permits is first in nation
    DAVID WENNER pennlive.com 
    Nov 01, 2023
    Gov. Josh Shapiro said beginning Wednesday the state will provide refunds to people, businesses or organizations whose permit- or license-related pape...
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    OYO condemned, but hope not lost for residents yet
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    OYO condemned, but hope not lost for residents yet
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 01, 2023
    The OYO Hotel was condemned Wednesday, but owners Millstone Investment are making a hard charge to get life safety issues addressed in time to prevent...
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    Shapiro’s nominee to head Pa. Department of Banking and Securities wins confirmation
    News, PA State News
    Shapiro’s nominee to head Pa. Department of Banking and Securities wins confirmation
    JAN MURPHY pennlive.com 
    Oct 25, 2023
    The interim acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Departments of Banking and Securities had her title shortened on Wednesday by the state Senate. The c...
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    Shapiro must reset his legislative strategy
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    Shapiro must reset his legislative strategy
    NATHAN BENEFIELD 
    Oct 24, 2023
    The recent sexual harassment scandal rocking Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration has made many headlines. And though Shapiro must take these accusation...
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    Shapiro $295K from taxpayers to settle sexual harassment claim against aide
    News, PA State News
    Shapiro $295K from taxpayers to settle sexual harassment claim against aide
    JAN MURPHY pennlive.com 
    Oct 23, 2023
    Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration paid $295,000 in taxpayer funds to settle a sexual harassment complaint from a female former deputy secretary invol...
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    Elk Co. attorney Martini suspended by state
    Content, Daily Headlines, Local News, ...
    Elk Co. attorney Martini suspended by state
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 21, 2023
    PITTSBURGH — An “emergency temporary suspension” was issued Friday by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel against Elk County attorney Christopher...
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    COUDERSPORT: NPRC hosting Rural Broadband Forum
    Local News, News
    COUDERSPORT: NPRC hosting Rural Broadband Forum
    Oct 19, 2023
    COUDERSPORT — Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) will host a panel of representatives from various state and federal agencies to provide in...
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    Proposals would end Pa.’s closed primary system by opening it up to all voters
    News, PA State News
    Proposals would end Pa.’s closed primary system by opening it up to all voters
    BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press 
    Oct 17, 2023
    HARRISBURG — Proposals to let independent voters cast ballots in party nomination primaries passed a Pennsylvania House of Representatives committee T...
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
    By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
    August 2, 2025
    Mast crops are spotty this year, except for acorns. Soft mast, like apples and wild cherries, seems to be minimal to none in most areas. Soft mast blo...
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    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    August 2, 2025
    EXCITED: It's August — are you getting excited for the fabulous events in McKean County during this back-to-school month? It's Festa Italiana in Bradf...
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    Drilling pilot holes
    Lifestyles
    Drilling pilot holes
    August 2, 2025
    Dear Heloise: When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a...
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    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    Lifestyles
    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    August 2, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I made a terrible mistake moving 2,000 miles across the country to be closer to my grandchildren. In the past, I have always noticed my son...
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    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    Local News
    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    August 2, 2025
    EMPORIUM — Educational programs are on tap today at Sizerville State Park. Tracks and Traces is set for 3 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center. H...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    National Sports
    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    JASON MACKEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    August 1, 2025
    (TNS) — Four years ago, the Pirates eschewed a traditional draft strategy and instead took Henry Davis No. 1 overall, using the savings to sign other ...
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