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The Cummins family is the subject of a new book that highlights both genealogy and local history.

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February 6, 2026

Local family history traced across seven generations

By SAVANNAH BARR

s.barr@bradfordera.com

After years of on and off genealogy research, retirement finally gave Steven P. Cummins the time to ...

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Social Security Matters: Why is my retirement benefit so small?

By RUSSELL GLOOR

February 6, 2026

DEAR RUSTY: Can you help me understand? I have paid into Social Security since I started working in 1978. I did have a lot of tax deductions, but I do...

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Robertson releases new book, ‘New York State Strange’

By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER Special to The Era

February 6, 2026

Duke Center author Bill Robertson has turned his eye for the paranormal north with his newest book, "New York State Strange: 91 Creepy Tales of the Em...

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Ski for Cancer another success

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

February 6, 2026

The 47th annual Tony Dolan Family Ski for Cancer event was held Jan. 31 at the Westline Inn. Community members came out in droves to fundraise for a g...

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Containing Reaves the key as Bonnies seek redemption at Fordham

By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era

February 6, 2026

Coming off of another close loss, this time against Dayton, the Bonnies (13-10, 2-8) will travel to Fordham to face the Rams (12-11, 3-7). This is the...

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NPRC hosting EMT courses across region

Unveils new learning format

February 6, 2026

WARREN — Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is launching a regionwide Emergency Medical Technician course this month, introducing a new blended‑le...

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