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October 31, 2017

Is the spook really Luke? Looking into a Bradford legend

By McKENNA SHIPMAN Special to The Era

A tale that has piqued the interest of thrill-seeking Bradfordians for decades, "Luke the Spook" originated with the passing of oilman and relatively quintessential Bradford resident, Frank Luke. Fast-forwarding from

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