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America250PA tour hits McKean County, kicks off semiquincentennial
Local News, PA State News
Sara Furlong 
Jan 30, 2026
SMETHPORT — McKean County marked the start of Pennsylvania’s Semiquincentennial year this week as America250PA brought its statewide County Kick‑Off T...
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Brutal winter, strong wildlife: Signs of survival in the snow
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Jan 30, 2026
For me, February marks the halfway point of winter. Even though the calendar says winter began Dec. 21, you could argue that once Thanksgiving arrived...
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Disney: Deficiency notice on water bill not impacting water quality
Local News
Issue is timing of cracked tubing replacement
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 30, 2026
Customers of the Bradford City Water Authority had a notice on the back of their recent bill about a failure to correct a deficiency. However, Executi...
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Barring the cold
Local News
Jan 30, 2026
Bob Burns took this photo of a beautiful barred owl near Marilla Reservoir on a cold January morning.
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Caring for communities
Business, Local News
BRMC, OGH 2025 Year in Review
Jan 30, 2026
Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are reflecting on 2025 as a year marked by...
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PORT ALLEGANY: Souper Bowl of Caring almost here
Local News
Jan 30, 2026
PORT ALLEGANY — The annual Souper Bowl of Caring collection is coming up, with local volunteers gathering soup, crackers and cash donations to support...
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Fretz lists second-quarter honor rolls
Local News
Jan 30, 2026
FRETZ — Principal Melissa M. Merry has announced the honor rolls for the second marking period at Floyd C. Fretz Middle School. Students named to the ...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Jan 30, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
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Pitt-Bradford inks 3+3 deal with Pitt Law
Local News
Jan 29, 2026
A new agreement allows qualified University of Pittsburgh at Bradford undergraduate students to complete both a bachelor’s and law degree in six years...
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Eagle Scout places flag disposal boxes
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 29, 2026
Sean Storer, a member of Scouting America Troop 410 of Mount Jewett, has officially earned the rank of Eagle Scout after completing a community projec...
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Has to go somewhere
Local News
Jan 29, 2026
Many parking lots are a little more snug than usual this late January, so snow removal efforts are ongoing throughout the area. Heavy equipment dealt ...
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North Central seeks young voices for regional planning survey
Local News
Sara Furlong 
Jan 29, 2026
Do you know what this area needs? Well, do you? North Central wants to know. That goes especially for younger voices, according to ncentral.com/next-g...
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Court beat
Crime, Local News
Jan 29, 2026
Port Allegany man fails to register address A Port Allegany man pleaded guilty to failing to verify his address as required under Pennsylvania’s sex‑o...
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Ski for Cancer, informative programs, soup for a good cause
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 29, 2026
TONY DOLAN FAMILY MEMORIAL SKI FOR CANCER benefit will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Westline Inn. This popular event is back for its ...
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