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    Creedence Revived to open BCPAC Summer Tribute Series
    June 13, 2025
    Creedence Revived, the highly sought-after Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) tribute band, will launch Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center’s...
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    Hooked on fishing, not on screens
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    Bradford, area schools join to form District 9 Central League; to begin hosting competitions in 2025-26
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    Bradford Blue sweeps doubleheader
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    Jun 12, 2025
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    United Way annual membership meeting Tuesday
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    Jun 12, 2025
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    Jun 12, 2025
    Dr. Gilbert R. Mintz’s motivation, hard work and accomplishments in the biotechnology industry have enabled him to endow the Dr. Gilbert R. Mintz Scho...
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    Local oil purchasers increase prices
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    Local students named to dean’s list at Pitt-Bradford
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    Mosquito control taking place today
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    Mosquito control taking place today
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    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Mosquito Control Program will conduct a truck mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in Annin, Libert...
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    Jun 11, 2025
    HARRISBURG — Legislation that would fully repeal Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting ban passed the state House of Representatives Wednesday and now heads t...
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