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    Chamber’s Annual Awards a success
    Chamber’s Annual Awards a success
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    May 9, 2025
    The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards drew a full house Thursday night, as community leaders, business owners and residents gathered to ...
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    Winds of discontent blowing in McKean County; petition to stop windmills circulating
    Winds of discontent blowing in McKean County; petition to stop windmills circulating
    SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
    May 9, 2025
    Hundreds of people had signed a change.org petition to “Stop the Black Cherry Wind Project in McKean County, PA,” as of Friday afternoon. Five hundred...
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    SMETHPORT: Students at state STEM Design Challenge in Harrisburg

    SMETHPORT: Students at state STEM Design Challenge in Harrisburg

    May 9, 2025
    Two teams from Smethport Area School District represented the district at the Pennsylvania State STEM Design Challenge in Harrisburg on Friday. Among ...
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    DA considering death penalty in Port Allegany homicide; investigation ongoing
    DA considering death penalty in Port Allegany homicide; investigation ongoing
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 9, 2025
    McKean County's top prosecutor is exploring the possibility of seeking the death penalty for Brian Kuchinka in the February murder of K-Leigh Hill-Nel...
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    Pirates snap losing skid, start Kelly’s tenure with win over Braves
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    Pirates snap losing skid, start Kelly’s tenure with win over Braves
    Colin Beazley Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) 
    May 9, 2025
    PITTSBURGH — The first game of the Don Kelly era had three unlikely heroes. It ended with a 3-2 win. The Pirates, a day after firing manager Derek She...
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    Don Kelly grew up rooting for the Pirates. Now he’s tasked with leading them out of the wilderness
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    Don Kelly grew up rooting for the Pirates. Now he’s tasked with leading them out of the wilderness
    By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer 
    May 9, 2025
    PITTSBURGH (AP) — There is an optimism to Don Kelly. A buoyancy. A lightness. How could there not be? The Pittsburgh-area native has spent the last tw...
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    Steelers GM Omar Khan says trading talented but mercurial WR George Pickens was right for both sides
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    Steelers GM Omar Khan says trading talented but mercurial WR George Pickens was right for both sides
    By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer 
    May 9, 2025
    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan wasn't planning to trade wide receiver George Pickens . Then the Dallas Cowboys called...
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    Steelers 1st-round pick Harmon balancing joy of being a pro with grief over the death of his mom
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    Steelers 1st-round pick Harmon balancing joy of being a pro with grief over the death of his mom
    By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer 
    May 9, 2025
    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derrick Harmon showed up for work on Friday, eager to get his NFL career started while still coming to terms with the loss of his mo...
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    Derek Shelton knew it was time to win. The Pirates haven’t, and now the manager is out of a job
    Local Sports, National Sports, PA State Sports, ...
    Derek Shelton knew it was time to win. The Pirates haven’t, and now the manager is out of a job
    By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer 
    May 8, 2025
    PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton was booed loudly when he was introduced ahead of his sixth home opener as the Pittsburgh Pirates manager last month. H...
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    Q&A with the DA: E-bikes (aka electronic bikes or pedalcycles with electronic assist)
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    Q&A with the DA: E-bikes (aka electronic bikes or pedalcycles with electronic assist)
    STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney 
    May 10, 2025
    (Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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    What in the world?
    Local News, News
    What in the world?
    May 09, 2025
    Era photographer Wade Aiken spied this device on Red House Lake in Allegany (N.Y.) State Park. We'll admit we had no idea what this was, but Google's ...
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    From oil changes to brotherhood: Local men to gather at ‘Forge Night’
    Local News, News
    From oil changes to brotherhood: Local men to gather at ‘Forge Night’
    May 09, 2025
    At 6:30 p.m. Monday, the parking lot of Open Arms Community Church, 71 Congress St., won’t just be full of cars — it’ll be full of men learning how to...
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    Dush, senators send letter to DGS on missing disposition plans; allege mismanagement of state properties
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    Dush, senators send letter to DGS on missing disposition plans; allege mismanagement of state properties
    May 09, 2025
    HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee Chairman Sen. Cris Dush, R-Brookville, and six state senators have sent a letter informing...
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    BHS Co-op Spotlights: Rhoades, Hogue, Thompson
    Local News, News
    BHS Co-op Spotlights: Rhoades, Hogue, Thompson
    May 09, 2025
    BHS Co-op Spotlights: Rhoades, Hogue, Thompson BELLA RHOADES is a senior in the Marketing program who chose to participate in co-op to gain valuable r...
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    Dush calls for DOC to reevaluate prison closing decisionsg
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    Dush calls for DOC to reevaluate prison closing decisionsg
    May 09, 2025
    HARRISBURG – Sen. Cris Dush, R-Brookville, issued a statement regarding the response for information letter he received from the state Department of C...
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    American Legion Riders honor Harbaugh
    Lifestyles, Local News, News
    American Legion Riders honor Harbaugh
    May 09, 2025
    American Legion Riders Chapter 108 met Wednesday with a focus on the upcoming 5th Annual Benefit Ride scheduled for June 22. The group held back with ...
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    BRMC and OGH honor exceptional nurses
    Local News, News
    BRMC and OGH honor exceptional nurses
    May 09, 2025
    In celebration of National Nurses’ Week, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), both Kaleida Health facilities, hel...
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    Special Mass for Pope Leo set for Monday
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    Special Mass for Pope Leo set for Monday
    May 09, 2025
    ERIE — A special Mass for Pope Leo XIV will be celebrated by Bishop Lawrence T. Persico at 5:15 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St., E...
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    Social Security Matters: Must I take Medicare Part A even if I have VA or Medicaid coverage?
    Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Must I take Medicare Part A even if I have VA or Medicaid coverage?
    RUSSELL GLOOR 
    May 09, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare Part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless of whether you are eligibl...
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    Police seek help with fire investigation
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    Police seek help with fire investigation
    May 8, 2025
    Pennsylvania State and Bradford City police are seeking public assistance with an investigation of an April 25 fire. At approximately 11:54 that night...
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    Owner of New Keystone charged for alleged bad check for new roof
    Crime, Local News, News
    Owner of New Keystone charged for alleged bad check for new roof
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 7, 2025
    A Bradford business owner bought a new roof to comply with the city's Board of Health, but allegedly paid with a bad check — and the new roof leaks. K...
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    Rew man jailed for alleged cocaine trafficking
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    Rew man jailed for alleged cocaine trafficking
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 2, 2025
    After a drug bust in Potter County led to a search of his McKean County home, a Rew man was sent to jail Friday for allegedly trafficking cocaine thro...
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    May 9, 2025
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    Review: Vampire tale ‘Let Me In’ a faithful remake
    Movies
    Review: Vampire tale ‘Let Me In’ a faithful remake
    CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic 
    September 30, 2010
    When the Swedish horror film "Let the Right One In" debuted a couple of years ago, it was deservedly hailed as one of the most original vampire tales ...
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    Justin Bieber set to star in a film about his life
    Movies
    Justin Bieber set to star in a film about his life
    August 4, 2010
    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Bieber is adding movie star to his resume. Paramount Pictures, MTV Films and Bieber's record label, Island Def Jam, say the ...
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    Part two of ‘Breaking Dawn’ coming out Nov. 2012
    Movies
    Part two of ‘Breaking Dawn’ coming out Nov. 2012
    August 4, 2010
    LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Twilight" fans will get their final taste of the vampire series when the second half of the finale hits theaters at the end of 201...
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    Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond after birdie putt on third hole during final round of the Masters golf tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club...
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    Christmas cavalcade
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    Christmas cavalcade
    December 10, 2024
    Enjoy these additional photos by Era photographer Wade Aiken from Bradford's Christmas Parade held Friday along Main Street.
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    Bradford’s Christmas parade
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    Bradford’s Christmas parade
    December 7, 2024
    The Christmas parade in Bradford on Friday was a spectacle of holiday fun. Photos by Era photographer Wade Aiken
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    Much work remains on trade
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    Much work remains on trade
    May 9, 2025
    The Trump administration took a step Thursday toward quelling economic uncertainty by unveiling a trade deal with theUnited Kingdom. TheWhite Housepro...
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    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    May 9, 2025
    The selection of Pope Leo XIV — the former CardinalRobert Prevost— as the firstU.S.-born leader of theCatholic Churchhas great potential to energize C...
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    Trump and ‘The Rock’
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Trump and ‘The Rock’
    NICHOLAS L. WADDY 
    May 9, 2025
    President Trump made headlines recently for suggesting that Alcatraz, the infamous prison in San Francisco Bay, should be reopened to house the worst ...
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    Fetterman’s behavior sheds light on mental health crisis
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Fetterman’s behavior sheds light on mental health crisis
    CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
    May 9, 2025
    A report from the Associated Press claims that U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had an “outburst” while meeting with representatives from Pennsylvania teacher...
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    Day 1 of AMCC Softball Championships:  Wins for Pitt-Greensburg, PS-Behrend & PS-Altoona
    College Sports, Pitt Bradford, Softball, ...
    Day 1 of AMCC Softball Championships: Wins for Pitt-Greensburg, PS-Behrend & PS-Altoona
    Jo Wankel j.wankel@bradfordera.com 
    May 10, 2025
    The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford hosted Day 1 of the AMCC Softball Championships Friday. Penn State-Behrend, Pitt-Greensburg and Penn State-Al...
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    Fiancee treats man more like a child than as a partner
    Lifestyles
    Fiancee treats man more like a child than as a partner
    May 10, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I’m engaged to a delightful woman from a foreign country. She’s a divorcee, and her 19-year-old son is doing well in college. She essential...
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    ‘Round the Square: ‘You won’t have a calculator in your pocket’
    News, Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: ‘You won’t have a calculator in your pocket’
    May 10, 2025
    NO MORE: Remember standing near the landline phone, twirling the code around your fingers as you chatted with a bestie or a sweetie? Or, in Bradford, ...
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    Q&A with the DA: E-bikes (aka electronic bikes or pedalcycles with electronic assist)
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    Q&A with the DA: E-bikes (aka electronic bikes or pedalcycles with electronic assist)
    STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney 
    May 10, 2025
    (Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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    Fixing the supports of a trampoline
    Lifestyles
    Fixing the supports of a trampoline
    May 10, 2025
    Dear Heloise: I've had a trampoline in my backyard for many years and realized the very thin pipe insulation around the supports that hold the net up ...
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    Education
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    (StatePoint) If you’re like many Americans, college savings may be taking a back seat to other financial priorities right now. Financial advisors want...
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