Walk down memory lane: The Era newsroom has a 2019 calendar created by The Bradford Landmark Society, filled with Bradford history and trivia. Taking a look at some of the notable facts for recent days in August, we noticed a few familiar entries and one intriguing one.
SMETHPORT (EC) — Officials of the McKean County Fair announced the winners of the Beautiful Baby Contest during a ceremony Saturday afternoon on the mini-stage.
Prepare for three days of peace and music as the Dam Stock Music and Camping Festival celebrates the 50-year anniversary of Woodstock in Potter County later this week.
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The Bradford Area High School girls tennis team is looking at year with a lot of flexibility and competition to figure out the various slots for match play.
OLEAN, N.Y. — After an even 18 holes, a weather delay and a playoff, Bartlett’s Michael Davis defeated Smethport’s Connor Alfieri on Saturday to win the 12th annual Betty Bergreen Junior Match…
After back-to-back District 9 Class AAA golf titles and five championships in the last six years, the goal for the Bradford boys golf team in 2019 is simple: keep the winning going.
Bradford native Ali Rinfrette decided to stay home to continue her academic and athletic career after high school. By going to the University of Pitt-Bradford, she was able to accomplish thing…
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — The earliest such event that I can recall took place 25 years ago outside of the continental United States.
A Bradford woman was arraigned Thursday on allegations that she threatened her pregnant neighbor over on-street parking on Sherman Street.
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A man and woman, both of whom were wanted on bench warrants, held police at bay for more than three hours Thursday by climbing onto a third-story roof at their home at 217 South Ave., located …
A Ridgway man is in jail for allegedly shooting from his vehicle and then fleeing the scene, leading police on a brief chase.
SMETHPORT — A Smethport woman accused of assaulting a nurse and trying to get a teen to jump out a window with her entered pleas Thursday in McKean County Court.
Among the preliminary hearings held Wednesday in McKean County was one for a Buffalo, N.Y., woman charged in two cases with crack cocaine delivery.
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BARTO, Pa. (AP) — A fast-moving fire has destroyed a Pennsylvania home, leaving two elderly residents and eight firefighters injured.
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BETHEL PARK, Pa. (AP) — A street fight in western Pennsylvania ended with a man being shot in the leg.
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LOWER SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a tree struck by lightning fell on a tent at a Pennsylvania swim club, injuring nine people.
Throughout four centuries of slavery and beyond, the Black church has taken on countless forms: a secret meeting place, an intense spiritual gathering, a road to freedom, a ground for rebellion, a refuge for the enslaved, a respite from oppression.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Cash4Life" game were:
“You’d like to get him some game action, but, again, he’s a veteran guy who’s played a lot of football,” coach Matt LaFleur said after Rodgers was held out of Sunday’s practice.
DeShone Kizer and the No. 1 offense sputtered, and the second and third units, led by Tim Boyle and Manny Wilkins, didn’t fare much better.
Chicago Bears waive Fry, making Eddy Pineiro — for now — last kicker standing to replace Cody Parkey
The Bears on Sunday waived PK Elliott Fry, leaving Eddy Pineiro — for now — as the last man standing in the battle to replace Cody Parkey.
Antonio Brown returned to Oakland Raiders training camp on Tuesday after losing his grievance with the NFL to wear his 12-year-old helmet that's been banned because the approved models restrict his vision. But he hasn't returned to the practice field…
Moore wrote “Nothing But God That I’m Still Here” as the caption to the video. There also were two photos of the damage to his vehicle and a first responder directing traffic at the scene.
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TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Monday, as investors continue to rejigger their read on President Donald Trump's trade war and growing worries about slowing economies around the world.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A number of U.S. business economists appear sufficiently concerned about the risks of some of President Donald Trump's economic policies that they expect a recession in the U.S. by the end of 2021.
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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump's top economic adviser is playing down fears of a looming recession after last week's sharp drop in the financial markets and predicting the economy will perform well in the second half of 2019.
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DALLAS (AP) — Travelers flying into the United States on Friday ran into long lines at major airports nationwide because of a temporary computer outage that affected the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is warning of an economic crash if he loses reelection, arguing that even voters who personally dislike him should base their ballots on the nation's strong growth and low unemployment rate.
There are several well-known factors that contribute to aging: smoking, stress, sun exposure and genetics, among them. But what you may not realize is what you put on your plate can also cause you to look beyond your year.
It can sometimes be difficult to get kids outdoors for exercise when the weather is harsh, says Jennifer Jewell, a physical therapist in Jefferson Township. That’s one of the main reasons she enrolled her three children in the iXL Rehab, Exercise and Wellness Center’s Excel Sports Performance youth camp.
While eating meatless has an array of health benefits and even significantly reduces your carbon footprint, there is undoubtedly a price you pay cutting out meat. Vegetarians and vegans commonly struggle with making up these crucial nutrients and vitamins.
Summer vacation is well under way, and with a lack of recess and physical education, parents may be looking for different ways to get kids outside and staying active. A great way to keep children from becoming couch potatoes for three months is to go for a hike.
These scenic trails provide endless hiking, biking, horseback riding and rollerblading opportunities
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Mayor John Allhands talks about the purpose of the meeting and what the council is hoping to accomplish.
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Florida’s iconic palm trees are under attack from a fatal disease that turns them to dried crisps within months with no chance for recovery. (Aug. 19)
The robber attempted to grab the victim's backpack while spraying him with foam, but eventually gave up and ran off.
Rep. Liz Cheney called the Taliban’s proposal a “phony deal” that would put America’s security the wrong hands.
U.S. District Judge William Conley overturned Friday a 1997 state administrative provision that barred coverage of "transsexual surgery."
The toll of 10 dead children means the city is on pace for its worst summer in years. And police have made an arrrest in only one of the cases, leaving parents at wits' end and politicians promising change.
PARIS (AP) — Workers are gradually returning to Notre Dame Cathedral to clear out hazardous debris and consolidate the fire-damaged medieval monument, after a month-long delay prompted by fears of lead contamination.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bombing at a wedding party in Kabul claimed by a local Islamic State affiliate has renewed fears about the growing threat posed by its thousands of fighters, as well as their ability to plot global attacks from a stronghold in the forbidding mountains of n…
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's president is vowing to eliminate all safe havens of the Islamic State group as the country marks a subdued 100th Independence Day after a horrific wedding attack claimed by the local IS affiliate.
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Monday, as investors continue to rejigger their read on President Donald Trump's trade war and growing worries about slowing economies around the world.
A day or two after a unique, historic home at 115 Kennedy Street in Bradford was torn down this summer, I happened to mention its demolition to a friend and heard the shocked response, “Nooooo, you’re kidding!”
In my line of work, one meets fascinating people on a regular basis.
How did it come to be that 1990 is nearly 30 years ago?
I’ve written this column before, had it on the page and pulled it at the last minute. The hurt was a little too fresh to share, I think.
