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Gears are turning now
Commissioners take up windmill matter 
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
September 12, 2025
SMETHPORT — Now that Swift Current Energy has submitted its permit applications for meteorological (met) towers in Norwich Township, McKean County com...
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McElhattan waives arraignment in Jefferson Street shooting
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
September 12, 2025
SMETHPORT — The Bradford man charged with gunning down a woman in her Jefferson Street home earlier this year has waived arraignment in McKean County ...
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Shelf-starters
Junior librarians bring fresh energy to BAPL
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
September 12, 2025
What began as a summer experiment has become one of the Bradford Area Public Library’s most talked-about programs. This summer, the library launched i...
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THINGS TO DO: Autumn Daze tops slate
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
September 11, 2025
Get ready to feel the nostalgia at the 29th annual AUTUMN DAZE CAR SHOW , held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and mor...
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Port Allegany celebrates Senior Night
Football, Local Sports
September 12, 2025
   Era Photos by Pam Fischer The PAHS Football Boosters celebrated Senior Night 2025 for the Gator Football Team, Cheerleaders and Band Members.  The ...
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HS Roundup: Port A rolls over Smethport, 68-6
Football, Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
September 12, 2025
Port Allegany 68, Smethport 6 Port Allegany celebrated Senior Night in style with a 68-6 rout of Smethport Friday. The Gators opened scoring less than...
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HS Roundup: Bradford golf places Second Thursday
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
September 12, 2025
Girls Golf Bradford Finishes Second at Pine Acres Mega Match The Bradford Lady Owls placed second in their Mega Match at Pine Acres. Payten Leet led t...
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HS Roundup: Bradford Tennis defeats J’burg
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
September 11, 2025
Girls Tennis Bradford 5, Johnsonburg 0 The Bradford Lady Owls Tennis team picked up a 5-0 home win against Johnsonburg on Thursday.  The Lady Owls wer...
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Lady Gators Soccer Letterwinners
Local Sports, Soccer
Jo Wankel 
September 11, 2025
Era Photo by Pam Fischer The Port United girls soccer returning letterwinners include: Front Row (from left): Lilliana Ingalls, Kylee Pelchy, Alayna P...
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Local & Social
More Local News
Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Sep 15, 2025
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Friday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
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Finding ‘Recovery in Nature’
Local News, PA State News
Sinnemahoning hosts state officials
Sep 12, 2025
AUSTIN — Dozens of Pennsylvanians in recovery gathered at Sinnemahoning State Park this week for Recovery in Nature, a state-led wellness event blendi...
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Liberty Tree plants roots in Potter County
Local News
Sep 12, 2025
ULYSSES —  America250PA, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Freemasons, celebrated a Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony on Sept. 6 at Denton GO. These...
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MJ2KB Trail Club seeks members
Local News
Sep 12, 2025
The Mount Jewett to Kinzua Bridge (MJ2KB) Trail offers a peaceful escape and a connection to nature. This September, MJ2KB Trail Club invites you to b...
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PORT ALLEGANY: Alumni dinner Sept. 27
Local News
Sep 12, 2025
The Port Allegany High School Alumni Dinner and Dance will be held Sept. 27 at Veterans Memorial Inc. (VMI) on Route 155 in Port Allegany. Social Hour...
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Dickinson Center recognizes staff service
Business, Local News
Sep 12, 2025
ST. MARYS — Dickinson Center Inc. (DCI) and its parent company, Journey Health System, hosted an annual service awards luncheon Wednesday at the Dream...
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Buterbaugh charged in Potter County drug arrests
Crime, Local News
September 11, 2025
COUDERSPORT — A Johnsonburg man who served federal time for drug dealing in New York state was nabbed earlier this month in Potter County by the East ...
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Prescott’s hearing moved to October
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
September 11, 2025
The preliminary hearing originally set for Friday for Tyler Prescott has been postponed until next month. Prescott, 32, who has been incarcerated on $...
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DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Tri-County Fire School marks 60 years
Gallery, Local News, News
By JAY BRADISH news@bradfordera.com 
May 19, 2025
SMETHPORT — The Tri-County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Fire School celebrated its 60th anniversary this weekend in Smethport. The highlight of the...
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Can we ever have peace again?
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By BRANDON McGINLEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
September 14, 2025
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — The Spanish Civil War is distinctive, even among other civil wars, for its barbarism, and in particular the personal nature of the ...
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The many monsters outing themselves online
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 14, 2025
The social media age has made it possible for any person, at any time, to broadcast and publish their thoughts to the entire world with the push of a ...
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How’s the Pa. suburban political experiment going?
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By GUY CIARROCCHI RealClearPennsylvania 
September 12, 2025
Suburban Philadelphia voters are in the midst of a political science experiment — and they may not even be consciously participating in it. Today, Dem...
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Honor Charlie Kirk with fearless speech, unflinching debate
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By MATT WYLIE, The State 
September 12, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (TNS) — Twenty-four years ago, America came under attack when planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. It was an assault ...
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