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Region celebrates Independence Day, nation’s 250th
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
June 29, 2026
Whether you’re looking for fireworks, small-town parades or community concerts, there will be no shortage of patriotic celebrations across the region ...
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SMETHPORT: Arts on the Island weekend
June 29, 2026
Wade Aiken and Pam Fischer captured scenes from Smethport's Arts on the Island Weekend, held June 26 to 28 at Hamlin Lake Park in Smethport. The festi...
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Healthcare providers continue to serve community in former BRMC
By JIM ECKSTROM news@bradfordera.com 
June 27, 2026
BRADFORD — As one walks up to the entrance of the former Bradford Regional Medical Center building — on the North Bennett Street side — the sliding do...
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Scouting mast crops now can pay off this fall
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
June 27, 2026
Even though we aren’t yet to the middle of summer, most mast crops are starting to develop. I always like to make my rounds in my hunting areas throug...
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Bradford Major Baseball All-Stars shut out Potter-McKean 14-0
Baseball, Local Sports
June 29, 2026
Bradford Regional Little League Major Baseball All-Stars posted another shutout in District 10 tournament play with a 14-0 four-inning decision over P...
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Pirates lose eighth consecutive Paul Skenes start
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
By COLIN BEAZLEY, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) 
June 26, 2026
PITTSBURGH — Despite Konnor Griffin’s best efforts, Paul Skenes’ personal losing skid reached eight. Griffin homered in his first swing off the injure...
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PORT ALLEGANY: Career Fair connections
Business News, Local News
Jun 29, 2026
Port Allegany residents Blake Lloyd, standing, and Lillianne Reed learn about employment opportunities with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportat...
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KANE: Art in the Wilds marks 20 years
Local News
Jun 29, 2026
Visitors browsed artwork, watched demonstrations such as live glassblowing and enjoyed food, entertainment and family activities during the 20th annua...
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American Legion Riders hold annual benefit ride
Local News
Jun 29, 2026
The American Legion Riders of Bradford, Chapter 108, held their annual Benefit Ride on Sunday. Riders gathered at American Legion Post 108 before trav...
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Royal Rotary visit
Local News
Jun 29, 2026
Port Allegany Rotary Club welcomed contestants in the McKean County Fair Queen competition to a recent meeting at the Moose Family Lodge. Also attendi...
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Local student Sven Olsson receives national honor
Lifestyles, Local News
Jun 29, 2026
Bradford Area High School student Sven Olsson has been selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars, which recognizes stude...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business News, Local News
Jun 29, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Friday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
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Jeeps take on the mud and mountains
Gallery, Local News
June 22, 2026
Jeeps leave the University of Pittsburgh on Panther Parkway Saturday morning for another day of trail riding. Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Depart...
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Fallen service members honored during Memorial Day observances
Gallery, Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 25, 2026
Cloudy skies hung over downtown Bradford Monday, but the rain held off as veterans, marching bands, first responders and community groups gathered for...
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Pitt-Bradford sends Class of ’26 on its way
Gallery, Local News
Honors alumni, community leaders 
Sara Furlong 
May 4, 2026
Nearly 200 students crossed the stage Sunday as the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford marked the end of the academic year with its Spring 2026 Comm...
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Is compulsory service the answer to teenage chaos?
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By BRANDON McGINLEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
June 28, 2026
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — It’s a wonderful thing to find Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration projects in the wild. Several years ag...
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Pennsylvania cannot tax its way into an innovation economy
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By CARL MARRARA RealClearPennsylvania 
June 28, 2026
Pennsylvania says it wants the jobs of the future. Gov. Josh Shapiro has made attracting life sciences, advanced manufacturing, robotics, technology, ...
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Court slaps down bureaucratic excess
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
June 26, 2026
The Supreme Court issued a directive last week that continues their push to rein in executive branch overreach. The case involved a Biden administrati...
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Have rising living standards pushed marriage out of reach?
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By RACHEL SHEFFIELD 
June 26, 2026
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Have rising material expectations made marriage feel less attainable for today’s young adults? Marriage rates have steadily been de...
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