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Halloween is over, right?
Local News
Nov 03, 2025
A masked figure channeled Michael Myers (really well) on Halloween in Mount Jewett. We assume — hope — the individual has returned to their regular at...
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Drive seeks winter wear for all ages
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Nov 03, 2025
As temperatures drop, families across the region are pulling out their winter coats and boots. While some look forward to “sweater weather,” others fa...
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Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid
Local News, Nation & World, PA State News
For millions of low-income families
By SUSAN HAIGH and MARC LEVY - Associated Press 
Nov 03, 2025
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jacqueline Chapman is a retired school aide who relies on a $630 monthly Social Security check to get by. She was navigating th...
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Legendary cuts ribbon
Business, Local News
Nov 03, 2025
Legendary All Steer Cheerleading cut the ribbon on its recently launched program at 21 Kennedy St. Legendary offers a variety of competitive cheerlead...
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Man jailed after hospital incident
Crime, Local News
Nov 03, 2025
A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail after an alleged incident at Bradford Regional Medical Center. Bradford City Police were dispatched Thursday m...
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No strings attached
Local News
Nov 03, 2025
Illusionist Leon Etienne levitates his assistant, Chelsea LaCongo, during his performance at Bromeley Family Theater on Saturday evening.
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Nov 03, 2025
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Friday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
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Q&A with the DA: DAs advocate for changes together
Local News
By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER  McKean County District Attorney  
Nov 01, 2025
(Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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Small game, big lessons
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
Nov 01, 2025
While it’s been more than 25 years since I’ve hunted squirrels, I’ve done a fair amount with my son this fall. Introducing my son to squirrel hunting ...
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Costumes, candy take over Main Street
Local News
Oct 31, 2025
Costumed kids and grown-ups filled the street for Mount Jewett’s Halloween parade down Main Street on Friday, marching past autumn leaves and neighbor...
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Trick, or treat?
Local News
Oct 31, 2025
Youngsters went trick-or-treating on Anderson Street in Mount Jewett on Friday, Halloween night.
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Shapiro declares emergency to help fund food programs
Local News, PA State News
With SNAP benefits poised to halt
By IVEY DeJESUS pennlive.com 
Oct 31, 2025
(TNS) — Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday signed a declaration of disaster emergency to release millions to help feed low-income Pennsylvanians one day befo...
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