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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Hugo Ekitike Turns Prediction Into Reality

Gary Neville, a former defender turned TV voice, once debated the fate of new Premier League forwards during the off‑season. He had doubted whether Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool’s recent sign from Frankfurt, would hit the mark right away. Yet the French striker has scored 15 goals this season, including t

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

New Doctors Join Oswego Health’s Fulton Office

Oswego Health has added two new providers to its Fulton PrimeCare location, boosting care options for patients. Dr. Christine Ma, a family medicine doctor who trained at Lehigh Valley Health Network and earned her osteopathic degree from Lake Erie College, now speaks both English and Korean. Her bac

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Life Shattered in a Quiet Mountain Town

A small community high in the Rockies is still trying to find its footing after a brutal event that took nine lives, including eight children. The tragedy began at a family home where the suspect, an 18‑year‑old who had been receiving mental health support from police, first turned a gun on her m

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Uvira’s Slow Comeback After Battle

The town of Uvira, on the border with Burundi and a key trading spot by Lake Tanganyika, is slowly regaining life after a brief occupation. In December, fighters from the AFC/M23 group took control of Uvira and left a week later when pressure from the United States pushed them out. This allowed Cong

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Restaurant Faces Repeated Health Failures

A North Syracuse eatery has once again fallen short of health standards after a recent inspection. The Onondaga County Health Department found several serious violations, many of which had been reported in earlier checks. The restaurant’s repeated shortcomings suggest a pattern that raises concerns

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Feb 12 2026OPINION

Immigrants Face the Brunt When a Country Looks for an Enemy Inside

The United States has poured billions into programs that target people who are not born in the country. Many of those efforts aim at individuals who, like the writer, have lived here for decades and hold American citizenship. The funds go into sending federal officers to cities, searching neighborho

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Napanee Town Gets Clean Audit Result for 2024

Greater Napanee has achieved a positive audit opinion for the year 2024. The city had faced concerns in previous reviews, but the latest report shows no material misstatements. Auditors praised the town’s financial controls and transparency efforts. The clean result follows a period of impr

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Feb 12 2026OPINION

City Pay Hikes and the Rising Tax Burden

San Diego residents already shoulder extra costs from city‑imposed fees, yet officials claim that further charges are unavoidable because of a “decades‑old structural budget deficit. ” The reality is that the deficit grows from choices made by those in power, not from unseen forces. City leaders

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

A Local Brewery Says Goodbye to Its Doors

Barrel House Z, a cozy taproom in Weymouth that served craft beers and snacks, closed its doors after about ten years. The owner announced the decision on Facebook, explaining that the business could no longer keep up with changing market conditions. He noted that people are drinking less overall,

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

New Food Spot and Old Store Closure Shake Up Genesee County

A fresh Panda Express is ready to open in Davison Township, promising nearly forty new jobs. The restaurant plans to start serving its famous Orange Chicken and other dishes next month, after tearing down two old buildings on the site. The chain, which began in 1983, has grown into a popular fast‑ca

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