SMETHPORT — The United Methodist Churches of Smethport and Crosby will offer worship on Facebook Live, facebook.com/smethodist, at 10 a.m. Sunday.
With many people off of work or working from home during the pandemic, couples may begin to face tension. The Era spoke to licensed counselor Jim Owens to gain some insight on what couples can do to live harmoniously together during the crisis.
UNIVERSITY PARK — When Caela Camazine realized that she had suddenly lost her ability to taste and smell on March 17, she thought it was “really weird” because she was not congested.
Due to the Spring Holiday, the Bradford School District breakfast and lunch program will adjust the days food will be distributed.
The annual Good Friday Cross Walk has been canceled this year by the Bradford Area Ministerium.
In a time when all students in Pennsylvania are facing a new system of education, the state Department of Health is working with the seven individual Public Broadcasting System (PBS) member stations across the state to provide resources.
PITTSBURGH — As a result of the changes to court operations necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the U.S. Federal Court’s hearings and other proceedings are taking place via telephonic and/or video conference.
HANDS: If you’re like us, you are washing your hands way more often these days.
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City of Bradford employees that are deemed “non life-sustaining” have been furloughed as of Friday afternoon.
Many people are looking forward to the upcoming opener of trout season, but people in rural areas are voicing concerns over out-of-area residents coming to the region and spreading COVID-19.
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No one was injured, but the garage of Rain or Schine Towing on South Kendall Avenue in Foster Township was a total loss in a Friday afternoon blaze.
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received four awards in the 2019 Collegiate Advertising Awards program, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities for excellence in communications, marketing, advertising and promotions.
HARRISBURG — The Department of Human Services on Friday announced the launch of a statewide Support & Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the …
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Just before 4:30 p.m. Friday, multiple calls were made to the McKean County 911 Center regarding a fully-involved structure fire at Rain or Schine Towing on South Kendall Avenue.
The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person-to-person. Facemasks and respirators offer a physical barrier to contact with respiratory droplets and aerosols. When used correctly, masks, along with other preventative…
HARRISBURG – During a COVID-19 press briefing today Governor Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf stressed the need to intensify all measures to help stop …
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday confirmed that there are 1,404 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 8,420 in 63 counties.
The coronavirus crisis will send the Pennsylvania budget into a deficit that at least temporarily will be measured in the billions of dollars and trigger legitimate concerns about covering the full cost of education, human services and other government basics.
PBS CONTINUES: We shared half of a list of ways for children to expend energy indoors previously. The information, courtesy of PBS Kids, continues with the following options:
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Otto-Eldred School District officially has students back to school — electronically and through work-at-home assignments, of course.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery's "Pick 2 Evening" game were:
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery's "Pick 5 Evening" game were:
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery's "Match 6 Lotto" game were:
LEWIS RUN — Lewis Run-based state police are investigating a report of animal cruelty after the body of a dog was discovered in a suitcase in Wetmore Township.
Police officers from multiple departments arrested a Limestone, N.Y., man Wednesday at Aldi grocery store for felony charges in both New York state and Pennsylvania.
ST. MARYS — A St. Marys man has been charged in relation to a fatal accident in September 2019.
A Bradford man has been jailed on allegations that he assaulted a woman, and when police arrived, he resisted arrest and faked a seizure.
HARRISBURG — Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced today a temporary change to the way troopers respond to select non-emergency incidents. With the…
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Tens of thousands of medical workers across the United States are suddenly out of work as operating rooms and doctor's offices go dark, casualties of urgent calls to prioritize coronavirus patients at overwhelmed hospitals and of the economic waves the crisis is churning.
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Americans are seeking unemployment benefits at unprecedented levels due to the coronavirus, but many are finding more frustration than relief.
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Lexington, South Carolina (AP) — No one stands in line to embrace the widow and share memories of her husband of 50 years. No rows of family and friends file toward the flag-draped coffin to pay their last respects. No symphony of sniffles is heard across the room as the minister gives a fin…
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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia sharply criticized Russia on Saturday over what it described as Moscow blaming the kingdom for the collapse in global energy prices, showing the tensions ahead of an emergency meeting of OPEC and other oil producers.
Small business owners, sole proprietors, independent contractors and the self-employed are eligible for financial assistance through the federal Paycheck Protection Program, which will extend as much as $349 billion in forgivable loans to enable some businesses to pay employees during the coronavirus crisis.
Gyms and fitness centers across the U.S. are closed amidst the coronavirus outbreak, but there are many exercises that can be done at home to help people who are sheltering and maintain their fitness goals. Some gyms are even offering free live-streaming classes.
Staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak can help you avoid contracting the potentially deadly pathogen. Arming your immune system and creating a natural shield by eating foods rich in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can help you fight off an infection, whether it is COVID-19 or other viruses and bacterium.
The societal response to the Covid-19 outbreak in the United States has led to most people practicing social distancing, and large segments of some states’ populations essentially in social isolation. Spending more time than usual indoors and away from social situations, and the lack of facetime with friends is something many people are struggling with. Time alone without that social outlet is for some people new, uncomfortable and even scary.
With the current coronavirus outbreak going on around the world, many employees are being forced to work from home to support “social distancing.” While this may come easy for some companies or employees, others might not be used to this new work environment.
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump took a solemn tone Saturday when addressing the nation during his daily press briefing on the novel coronavirus.
(The Center Square) – The Centers for Disease Control is now recommending Americans wear cloth masks when leaving their homes to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, President Donald Trump said Friday.
(The Center Square) – For years, Michael Shelmet said he has been working with college faculty to discuss the ways online platforms can be used to augment classroom instruction.
(The Center Square) – Nearly one in four small businesses – 24 percent – have temporarily shut their doors due to the response to COVID-19 in the U.S., and an additional 40 percent said they likely will do so within the next two weeks, according to a new survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Metlife.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A former president of Honduras who was convicted in the FIFA soccer bribery scandal died in the United States on Saturday.
For Pope Francis at the Vatican, and for Christians worldwide from churches large and small, this will be an Easter like none other: The joyous message of Christ’s resurrection will be delivered to empty pews.
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — No one should have known Bella Lamilla’s name.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — There are the new dead. And then there are the bodies waiting in overcrowded mortuaries to be buried as cities struggle to meet demand and families wrestle with rules on social distancing that make the usual funeral rituals impossible.
