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June 6, 2012

Eternal flame: Zippo marks 500th millionth lighter during ceremony

It was a “Zippo Moment” like no other Tuesday, as hundreds of Zippo Manufacturing Co. employees raised their lighters in unison with the company’s owner and board chairman George Duke,

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Bradford’s Kohler, Tessena open indoor track season in Ohio

Jo Wankel

December 15, 2025

GENEVA, OHIO - Bradford senior Logan Kohler and junior Kadyn Tessena competed at the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio on Friday night. Kohler placed se...

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Thompson’s whole milk bill headed to president’s desk

December 15, 2025

The U.S. House passed Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, which provides schools the flexibility to offer flavored and...

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PennDOT invests $107 Million in district infrastructure

Sara Furlong

December 15, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced $107 million in infrastructure improvements were undertaken in District 2, which includes McKe...

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Warmup ahead, white Christmas too

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

December 15, 2025

Following several weeks of persistent cold and snow, Bradford and the surrounding region are expected to see a brief warmup midweek, which will bring ...

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ELDRED: Vape shop robbed Monday

Sara Furlong

December 15, 2025

ELDRED — Pennsylvania State Police were searching for a robbery suspect in Eldred on Monday afternoon. Gambit Ruse, a specialty vape and glass shop at...

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