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June 7, 2025

A black bear yearling broke into an Indiana County nursing home. A resident wanted to give him cake

By MARY ANN THOMAS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — 'Tis the season when black bears wander into places they shouldn't be — like ...

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Taxpayers’ power over electricity supply and demand

By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square

October 24, 2025

HARRISBURG – When it comes to the common good, regulators often work from the bottom up. That is, preventing catastrophes like forest fires or environ...

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Planning for Pennsylvania’s power grid ‘potluck’

By LAUREN JESSOP The Center Square

October 24, 2025

HARRISBURG – Faced with unprecedented energy demand, an aging grid, and a backlog of new generation projects awaiting connection, energy experts are s...

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Turner launches write-in campaign for Bradford City controller

October 24, 2025

Current Bradford City controller Randall Turner has announced his write-in candidacy for the upcoming Nov. 4 general election. Turner said with his "p...

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Social Security Matters: Do I need to sign up for online account?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

October 24, 2025

DEAR RUSTY: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program which was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account." I am now 76 years old...

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Municipal election Nov. 4 has big decisions for voters

By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com

October 24, 2025

The upcoming municipal election Nov. 4 will have local matters needing the attention of registered voters throughout McKean County. In the City of Bra...

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