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Drop it (off) like it’s hot
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 22, 2026
With Bradford's Town-Wide Garage Sales drawing residents into attics, closets and garages in search of unwanted items, United Way of the Bradford Area...
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Kiwanis Kapers takes final bow
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 22, 2026
After 68 years of skits, songs, performances and community spirit, Kiwanis Kapers is taking its final curtain call. But while one of Bradford’s most b...
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Learn your game’s language
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
May 23, 2026
One thing I’ve really enjoyed this year while turkey hunting and being in the woods as the sun starts to rise are the sounds of the forest coming to l...
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Port Allegany’s Bliss signs for WVU
Local Sports
May 22, 2026
Port Allegany standout student-athlete Aiden Bliss has officially signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career wi...
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Parisella earns AAUW Bradford Branch scholarship
Lifestyles, Local News
May 23, 2026
The American Association of University Women – Bradford Branch has awarded its 2026 scholarship to Madeline Parisella. Terri Leven, finance officer an...
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Some Gave All: An annual tribute
Local News
May 23, 2026
Readers will find "Some Gave All" — local stories of courage, sacrifice, service and remembrance — inside today's edition. The annual special section ...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business News, Local News
May 22, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
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PORT ALLEGANY: Music Boosters recognize seniors
Local News
May 22, 2026
The Port Allegany Music Boosters recognized Gator seniors following the last concert of their high school careers. Pictured, front row, from left, are...
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The lessons remain
Crime News, Local News
Artist Jones offers punishment alternative
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
May 20, 2026
When renowned area artist Eric Jones was commissioned by Bradford Brew Station to craft one of his iconic sculptures at its Chestnut Street location, ...
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Jury is out in McElhattan matter
Crime News, Local News
May 19, 2026
A McKean County Common Pleas Court jury began deliberating Monday morning in the trial of Thomas McElhattan, the 43-year-old Bradford man who admits t...
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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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Fatal fire on School Street
Gallery, Local News
April 27, 2026
An individual, presumed to be the home owner or occupant, died as a result of a house fire at 106 School St. early Monday. This is a developing story ...
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Cold hampers Longfellow Ave. fire response
Gallery, Local News
January 26, 2026
Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 8 Longfellow Ave. at 4:03 p.m. Saturday. First-arriving firefighters found a worki...
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80% of Pennsylvanians can’t afford a new home
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By ATHAN KOUTSIOUROUMBAS RealClearPennsylvania 
May 22, 2026
In a state historically defined by middle-class attainability, four out of every five households are now priced out of  being able to afford a newly b...
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Mismanagement, politics key factors in demise of BRMC
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By DR. JILL OWENS 
May 22, 2026
With the closure of many services at Bradford Regional Medical Center, I have been asked by several over the last few weeks to share my thoughts and t...
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Trump, IRS deal raises concerns
Opinion
May 22, 2026
Donald Trump has more than earned his reputation as a Beltway disruptor. But his latest gambit — involving his unique settlement with the IRS — poses ...
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Be aware of the risks of ingesting kratom
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 21, 2026
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates that there were almost 2 million Americans who used kratom in 2021. It's safe to assume that this...
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