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June 3, 2025

Woodchucks, party of four

A family of four woodchucks lives under the back porch of a Bradford residence. They may not chuck w...

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Senior discovers beau’s younger paramour

September 30, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I'm a senior woman who has been dating someone for three years. He is my age. I recently learned he has been cheating on me with a much you...

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DA appeals judge’s refusal to recuse in Prescott case

By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER Special to The Era

September 29, 2026

SMETHPORT — McKean County’s top prosecutor is asking the state Superior Court to review whether the appointed judge in the Tyler Prescott case should ...

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Sidney Crosby knows he won’t play hockey forever. On the eve of his 22nd season, it’s hard to tell

By WILL GRAVES - AP National Writer

September 29, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It is the next-to-last day of September on the eve of Sidney Crosby's 22nd season. His team's opener across the state in Philadelphi...

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Senate committee advances package of bills to support local clubs, fire departments

September 29, 2026

HARRISBURG — A package of bills providing relief to Pennsylvania civic organizations, fire companies, veterans’ groups and other nonprofits that rely ...

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Chamber’s annual Autumn Auction returns Oct. 8

September 29, 2026

The Bradford Chamber Foundation and Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Autumn Auction on Oct. 8 at the Bradford Club, bringing t...

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