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February 16, 2024

Samara sound check

Heavy metal band Samara performs a sound check as they prepare to kick off the 2024 Vet Jam as the first band to take the Bradford VFW stage Friday night.

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Lifestyles

Friend’s living situation goes from bad to worse

February 14, 2026

DEAR ABBY: A good friend of mine, "Louis," has big problems. He is in his 60s, and although he's 50% disabled, he can still work custodial jobs. His s...

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Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors

Fewer tags, more gobblers

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

February 14, 2026

Even though it feels like spring is never going to arrive, hearing about the new proposal from the Pennsylvania Game Commission to discontinue the opt...

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Business, Local News

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP: Proposed Agricultural Security Area under review

February 14, 2026

SMETHPORT — The Hamlin Township Board of Supervisors has received a proposal to create an Agricultural Security Area (ASA) within the township, as all...

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Local News

Q&A with the DA: Attempting to commit a crime is a crime

By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney

February 14, 2026

(Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: Heart-shaped gray

February 14, 2026

VALENTINE'S: Valentine’s Day arrived with its usual confidence, stepping into February like it owns the place — and honestly, it kind of does. It’s th...

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