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Opinion, Сolumns

By RUTH MARCUS

Jun 14, 2017

WASHINGTON — In life, as in literature, the more complex character is the more compelling and the more realistic. We may crave heroes but we end up wi...

Local & Social

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Lifestyles

Finding solutions to bitter brews

October 31, 2025

Dear Heloise: We tried the hint for how to make coffee less bitter by adding 1/8 teaspoon of table salt when making drip coffee. Ugh! It tasted terrib...

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Lifestyles

Plans for anniversary suddenly include woman’s in-laws

October 31, 2025

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I discussed our 25th anniversary and mentioned Hawaii as a possibility. He reached out to his brother and sister-in-law for ...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: Halloween a favorite for many

October 31, 2025

HALLOWEEN: For many people, Halloween is a favorite holiday. It's not about the candy. For many, it's playful, safe and imaginative fun. It's wearing ...

Football, Local Sports

Lil Hubbers End Season Undefeated

Jo Wankel

October 30, 2025

Photo submitted The Smethport Lil Hubbers ended the season 8-0 and won the Olean Area Youth Football League Championships on Saturday night with a 21-...

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National Sports

Penguins rookie Kindel to lock roster spot in 10th game in Minnesota

By MATT VENSEL, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

October 30, 2025

(TNS) —It appears rookie Ben Kindel isn't going anywhere, at least not any time soon. Penguins coach Dan Muse said before Thursday's road game against...

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