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Step back in time for a 1930s-style celebration marking the 90th anniversary of the renowned Brunswick-Balke-Collender bar’s installation inside the historic building.

Era photo by Savannah Barr

Business, Local News

October 6, 2025

Manhattans, martinis and memories

By SAVANNAH BARR

s.barr@bradfordera.com

One of Main Street's true jewels, The Option House, has been part of Bradford’s story since the ea...

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Bad manners have spread throughout large family

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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are retired and happy. Each of us was married before. We're not rich, but we get by without help from anyone. We have been...

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Port Allegany girls fall to St. Marys

Jo Wankel

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Frair named PSAC Men’s CC Freshman of the Year

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Bradford native and current Commonwealth University-Lock Haven student Brayden Frair was recognized as the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSA...

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