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Two properties ‘works in progress’ with Bradford Board of Health
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
November 26, 2025
There was certainly something to be thankful for at the Bradford Board of Health appeal hearings Tuesday, as two appeals were both granted extensions ...
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Proper resigns from Bradford City Council, to be sworn in on school board
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
November 26, 2025
Bradford City Council said its goodbyes to Fred Proper at Tuesday's meeting, as he stepped down to take office on the Bradford Area School District Bo...
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THINGS TO DO: Holiday lights and handicrafts
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
November 26, 2025
WEEKLY FREE LUNCH will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 26 Chautauqua Place in Bradford. LIGHT UP...
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Commissioners approve wind energy ordinance
Sara Furlong 
November 26, 2025
SMETHPORT — After almost two months of tabling McKean County’s proposed wind energy ordinance, commissioners approved the measure during their regular...
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Bonnies fall to No. 16 North Carolina in tale of two halves
College Sports, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
November 25, 2025
OLEAN, N.Y. — The Bonnies (5-1) played some of their best basketball of the season to end the first half against UNC in Fort Myers, but were unable to...
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French sets new deadlift record
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
November 24, 2025
Photo submitted Patrick French of Bradford set a new  Pennsylvania State Deadlift record in the 18–19-year-old 220-pound Junior Division, lifting 600....
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Fretz Lady Owls defeat Ridgway
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
November 24, 2025
The Fretz 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball teams delivered impressive victories over Ridgway on Monday night. The 8th grade Lady Owls secured 34-5 ...
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Tree lighting ceremony at casino
Local News
By KELLEN QUIGLEY news@bradfordera.com 
Nov 27, 2025
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — The holiday spirit will soon be on full display in Salamanca with the annual tree lighting celebration Wednesday at Seneca Allegany ...
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AUSTIN: Sinnemahoning shares December slate
Local News
Nov 26, 2025
AUSTIN — Sinnemahoning State Park will host several free programs in December. First up, from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 6, is All About Otters. Stop by the ...
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‘Nutcracker’ ballet at Pitt-Bradford
Local News
Nov 26, 2025
The New York Theatre Ballet will present its reimagined production of “The Nutcracker” at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. T...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Nov 26, 2025
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...
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Former head of Bradford United Way charged with sexual assault in Warren
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
November 25, 2025
WARREN — The former head of Bradford's United Way has been charged in Warren County with the alleged sexual assault of a student in her computer class...
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DA seeking death penalty against Prescott
Crime, Local News
November 24, 2025
SMETHPORT — McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer will seek the death penalty against Tyler Prescott, the Bradford man accused ...
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An intrepid quartet
Gallery, Local News
November 11, 2025
The intrepid quartet of the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and Dorothy enter the Haunted Forest on a quest for the Wicked Witch of the West...
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Stepping back in time
Gallery, Local News
October 20, 2025
Folks stepped back in time Saturday and celebrated the season at the Bradford Landmark Society's second annual Harvest Apple Festival at Crook Farm. T...
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Witchy whimsy, fall flair at Harvest Fest
Gallery, Local News
October 6, 2025
The “Sisters of the North Woods," a group of Kane women who dress as witches and perform dance routines to the delight of children, were just one attr...
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Judge tosses Comey, James indictments
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
November 26, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed indictments against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The move should be a le...
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Why ‘no’ lost on election day
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By MATTHEW J. BROUILLETTE RealClearPennsylvania 
November 26, 2025
In 2023, after Republicans’ defeat in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court race, I wrote, “The Left has done a stellar job convincing deep-pocketed national...
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The gender wars are heating up — on the right
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By ABBY McCLOSKEY Bloomberg Opinion 
November 26, 2025
More than half a million women left the labor force this year. Many are mothers with young children. It's being called the next she-cession. This may ...
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Is Ukraine left at Russia’s mercy?
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
November 26, 2025
Fears that the Trump administration would leave the people of Ukraine to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brutal intentions are still very much aliv...
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