Self-employed? How to build a benefits package that works for you

(BPT) - Are you currently a freelancer or gig worker, or thinking about becoming self-employed? If so, you know that being self-employed means enjoying more freedom and autonomy, but also

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Young adult living his best life in parents’ home

November 29, 2025

DEAR ABBY: Our 20-year-old son works full time and lives with us. He doesn't do any household chores or pay us anything, not even his car insurance (w...

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Local News

Q&A with the DA: Crimes involving counterfeit items

By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney

November 29, 2025

(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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Lifestyles

When leaving a pet during a trip

November 29, 2025

Dear Heloise: As a professional pet sitter, I have some advice for people who are leaving for a few (or several) days. Your pets will be OK if you rem...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: The ’90s called

November 29, 2025

OBSOLETE: Remember the show “Duck Dynasty”? Phil Robertson said once on that show, "I'm a low-tech man in a high-tech world." Looking at the list of t...

Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors

Saturday start reshapes traditions, expands opportunities

By STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era

November 29, 2025

Since 2019, the Pennsylvania gun season has opened on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. Before 2019, the opener was always the first Monday after...

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