Friend seems reluctant to show support
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February 6, 2026
SENSE AND SENSITIVITY

Friend seems reluctant to show support

DEAR HARRIETTE: A friend of mine constantly preaches to us about the importance of showing support to each other through good times, bad times, startup businesses, financial hardship, graduations, milestones and everything else under the sun. Over the years, though, it seems to be getting harder for her to practice what she preaches.

Mt. Pleasant tops Ringgold in must-win game
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Mt. Pleasant tops Ringgold in must-win game
By By JASON BLACK For MVI Sports 
February 6, 2026
The Vikings clinched a playoff spot and knocked the Rams out of the playoff race. Although the Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team had already clinched a Class 4A playoff spot prior to Thursday’s Secti...
Leps win section outright; Gladiator girls clinch
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Leps win section outright; Gladiator girls clinch
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Colts pin down Warriors with flurry of pinfalls
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Colts pin down Warriors with flurry of pinfalls
By JEREMY SELLEW 
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The Elizabeth Forward wrestling team will turn its attention to the individual tournament season after dropping a non-section dual against Chartiers Valley Wednesday at home. The section championship ...
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
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By By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer 
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