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City saves baby raccoon

By Martin Gibson Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jul 21, 2026

THE DALLES — The Dalles workers saved an orphaned baby raccoon a few days ago, after a local found the tiny animal clinging to its deceased mother.

Nine WWII service medals presented to local family of late veteran

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Nine WWII service medals presented to local family of late veteran

Laura Ulrich
Jul 6, 2026

Williamsport, Pa. — U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) presented nine World War II service medals this morning to the family of the late Milford Browning, a Wood, Pa. native with family now in Lycoming County.The ceremony was held in the third-floor conference room at 33 W. 3rd St. in Williamsport and was attended by Lycoming County Commissioners Scott Metzger, Marc Sortman and Mark Mussina, along with several generations of Browning's family.

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Group works to promote ‘pro-life safety net’ to care for abortion-vulnerable moms

By Tate Rosentreter | The Center Square contributor
Updated Jun 24, 2026

(The Center Square) – A pro-life organization is working to provide a “pro-life safety net” to care for mothers and children in post-Dobbs America amid the news that an estimated 660,000 babies a year could be allowed to live if expectant mothers in crisis were provided more support.

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Blevins gets 23 years for sex offenses

By Martin Gibson Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jun 16, 2026

THE DALLES — For multiple sex offenses committed against a 4-year-old child in the spring of 2024, Judge John Wolf sentenced Lucas Blevins to nearly 23 years on June 9.