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No. 4 Freedom hosts No. 2 Parkland Friday

No. 4 Freedom (1-0) hosts No. 2 Parkland (0-1) at 7 p.m. Friday at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium. The Patriots will welcome the Trojans in an early-season...

Published Sep 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Most banks to close for 24 hours on Sept. 7

Most banks will be closed for 24 hours next week as they observe the federal Labor Day holiday on Sept. 7. This closure extends beyond the usual Sunday...

Published Sep 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Ethan Smith helps Warren Hills find winning formula

Warren Hills senior lineman Ethan Smith has developed winning formulas that boost both his own performance and the team's success. Smith's approach has helped the Blue Streaks achieve...

Published Sep 4, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

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Moore, Phillipsburg focus on moving forward

Moore and the No. 1-ranked Phillipsburg Stateliners celebrated a signature victory over then-No. 1 Parkland but are intent on continuing to improve. Players — including running backs who...

Published Sep 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Is Reba McEntire retiring? What she’s said about her future

Reba McEntire, 71, has enjoyed a long career in country music, television and film. With an impending marriage to longtime boyfriend Rex Linn, fans have wondered whether she’ll...

Published Sep 4, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Vanessa Blanca dead at 30 after bathroom trip-and-fall

Vanessa Blanca, 30, a beloved Filipino singer and former member of the group Sugarpop, has died after a trip-and-fall accident in the bathroom of her condominium. Her cousin...

Published Sep 4, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Elle King says she was stunned by autism diagnosis

Country and blues singer Elle King is opening up after revealing earlier this year that she has been diagnosed with autism. She said she was surprised by the...

Published Sep 4, 2026, 5:35 AM EDT