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Local family history traced across seven generations
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 06, 2026
After years of on and off genealogy research, retirement finally gave Steven P. Cummins the time to fully immerse himself in his family’s past. The jo...
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Robertson releases new book, ‘New York State Strange’
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER Special to The Era 
Feb 06, 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
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 06, 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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NPRC hosting EMT courses across region
Local News
Unveils new learning format
Feb 06, 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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PORT ALLEGANY: Winter Jam 2026
Local News
Feb 06, 2026
Port Allegany Elementary School held its Winter Jam 2026, a semi-formal dance for fifth- and sixth-graders with DJ John Meade. The event was sponsored...
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Port Allegany man convicted of assaulting child
Crime, Local News
Feb 06, 2026
SMETHPORT — District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg‑Shaffer reported a jury convicted a Port Allegany man Thursday of assaulting a 3‑year‑old child. Ga...
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BRMC, OGH present February Star Award winners
Business, Local News
Feb 06, 2026
Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital, Kaleida Health facilities, announced their February Star Award recipients: Thomas Messer ...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Feb 06, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
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Houseplant basics for the winter months
Lifestyles, Local News
By REBECCA NORTON RYAN  Penn State Extension Master Gardener  
Feb 06, 2026
With the severe winter weather we have endured so far, I have enjoyed my small collection of houseplants. Lately I have had some questions from reader...
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AMERICA250PA McKean County – Did you know?
Local News, Nation & World, PA State News
Feb 06, 2026
(Editor’s note: America250PA - McKean County provided the material featured here, created by the McKean County Planning Commission — Chairman Gregory ...
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Minimum wage gets renewed focus in Pennsylvania
Business, Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Feb 05, 2026
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s minimum hourly wage has been unchanged for 16 years, even as its neighboring states have climbed into the double-digits. U...
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Arctic chill, high winds coming
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 05, 2026
An arctic blast paired with strong winds is expected to bring dangerously cold conditions to the area this weekend, with wind chills plunging as low a...
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THINGS TO DO: Family fun, outdoor adventure, live entertainment
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Feb 05, 2026
TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Jewett Memorial Library, 7 E. Main St. While every day is...
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