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Health Department gives 5% raises
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 employees will see a 5% pay increase by the start of 2024. The news was mentioned at the Health Department’s board meeting when board members voted to pass a new bargaining agreement. The board also voted to include vision and dental insurance to employee…
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Why is addressing child obesity, related mental and physical adversities important
New Delhi: Childhood obesity and the health problems it causes, such as type 2 diabetes, have increasingly gained major attention of late. Long stretches of inactivity and unhealthy eating habits are the main causes of this worrying trend. The connection between a sedentary lifestyle and childhood obesity, the adverse effects of sitting too much, ways…
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IBSF North American Cup kicks off in Lake Placid
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> LAKE PLACID — The International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation North American Cup kicked off at Mount Van Hoevenberg, marking the first outdoor competition of the 2023/2024 sliding season for the stars and stripes. This event also coincided with USABS’ Bobsled Selection Races. “The athletes have waited a long time to get…
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Cavs edge 76ers in overtime
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> PHILADELPHIA — Despite playing shorthanded for a third straight game, the Cleveland Cavaliers continued their winning ways as Darius Garland scored 32 points and Jarrett Allen added 26 in a 122-119 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night in the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Cavaliers (8-6, 2-1 In-Season Tournament)…
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Battle’s Appeal Denied In Another Blow For WVU
WVU’s RaeQuan Battle, pictured, will not be playing for the Mountaineers after the NCAA denied a transfer waiver appeal. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> MORGANTOWN — To the surprise of no one, the NCAA announced that West Virginia University’s appeal for a transfer waiver to make guard RaeQuan Battle eligible to play this season has been…
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Ohio State leaning on Harrison
Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) is congratulated after his touchdown catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> COLUMBUS — The Ohio State receiver shifted into overdrive and sped away from defenders for another touchdown,…
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Lafferty helping Canucks
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> From Mirror, wire reports VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Hollidaysburg native Sam Lafferty scored a goal for the Vancouver Canucks in their 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks late Monday night. Lafferty’s short-handed goal with 1 second left in the second period made it 2-0. Lafferty won the puck in the…
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Cardinals Stay Unbeaten With Decisive Win
photo by: Kim North Wheeling University’s Briarley Rogers (12) looks for a teammate during Tuesday night’s NCAA Division II game with visiting Salem International inside the Alma Grace McDonough Center. The Cardinals remained undefeated at 5-0 with an 85-56 triumph. <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> WHEELING — Classes let out for the Thanksgiving break on Tuesday…
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Skating sessions planned at Saranac Lake Civic Center
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> Skaters at the Saranac Lake Civic Center (Photo provided) SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Civic Center announces Hudson Headwaters Health Network will sponsor a total of 30-public-skating sessions, provided free of charge. Ten of those sessions will be reserved for children ages 5 and under with their caregiver. The children’s…
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Panthers selected to play game in Ireland in 2027
<!– SHOW ARTICLE –> From Mirror, wire reports Pittsburgh and Wisconsin will open the 2027 season by facing off in Ireland. “This is an absolutely tremendous opportunity for our football program, not only athletically but also culturally,” Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke said. “Visiting a new continent will be a life-changing experience for our…