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A Nativity scene is illuminated by a Christmas tree on Payrow Plaza in Bethlehem, Pa., known as "Christmas City, USA," on Dec. 1.

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December 23, 2025

A reminder: The reason for the season

As we get ready to celebrate Christmas here is a reminder of the reason for the season. "In those da...

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Bradford City Police have rough, busy year in 2025

By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com

December 23, 2025

The City of Bradford Police had a busy 2025, not only with a lot of calls, but also with some of the worst cases to be seen in recent memory. Chief Mi...

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OLEAN: Firefighters respond to chlorine gas leak at Holiday Inn Express

December 23, 2025

OLEAN, N.Y. — One person was reportedly injured following a chlorine gas leak at the Holiday Inn Express on Main Street Monday afternoon, the Olean Fi...

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SCI Forest inmate charged in plot to rob his mother’s home

December 23, 2025

HARRISBURG — An inmate at SCI Forest in Marienville has been charged for allegedly soliciting another inmate for a home-invasion robbery at his mother...

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Home for the holidays

December 23, 2025

A beautifully festive home along West Washington Street.

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PORT ALLEGANY: Breakfast with Santa

December 23, 2025

Breakfast with Santa was held Saturday at Port Allegany’s Veterans Memorial Inc. (VMI), sponsored by the Sons of The American Legion. Twins Annie and ...

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