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Zonta Club recognizes six at Amelia Earhart luncheon
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jan 10, 2025
Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, was both an aviation pioneer and feminist icon. But more than that, she was a p...
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McKean Co. Jail to get body scanner
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 09, 2025
A wish list item for McKean County Jail is finally becoming a reality next week with the scheduled delivery of a full-body scanner. "The body scanner ...
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Kaleida Health: ‘No plans’ to close BRMC ER
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jan 09, 2025
Kaleida Health officials have denied a rumor that Bradford Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department would be the next service shuttered at the f...
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DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Chief Mike Thomas is living his dream
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jan 08, 2025
For Foster Township Police Chief Michael Thomas, inspiration came early. “I have always wanted to be a policeman from the time I was quite young, watc...
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Otto-Eldred FFA program wins again
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CORY ANGELL angellcory3@gmail.com 
Jan 07, 2025
HARRISBURG — Otto-Eldred High School's FFA program continued its reputation for excellence at the Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America Mid-Winter Co...
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Gas prices tick up statewide
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Jan 07, 2025
Bradford’s average gasoline price was holding steady at $3.49 this week, despite the 5 cent average increase seen statewide. Pennsylvania’s pump price...
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Adventure awaits on Winter Trek
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jan 07, 2025
Feeling bored and tired of being stuck at home? Try something new and join the Winter Trek at Marilla Reservoir, to be held noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 18. Th...
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Warm it Forward is about more than scarves and hats
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jan 03, 2025
During these cold winter months, many low-income individuals and families struggle to stay warm. This is especially true for those who are unhoused in...
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DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Helping for a living
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Jan 02, 2025
Gage and Emy Brinsky know, when mom and dad aren’t there, it’s most likely because they’re busy helping others. Leah and Robbie Brinsky, parents to Ga...
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Weather permitting, O-E FFA heading to Farm Show Monday
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 02, 2025
Want to snuggle up to a miniature, shaggy Highland cow (and who doesn't)? Watch Food Network star Chef Jet Tila in the kitchen? Witness in person a 1,...
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CYCLONE: Catalyst free to begin injecting waste
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Jan 02, 2025
Catalyst Energy Inc. is free to begin pumping hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic fracking wastewater down a Keating Township well. The Pennsylv...
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CJ Bar-B-Que has it covered
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jan 01, 2025
In the mood for some excellent barbecue that you can sit down and enjoy? Carmen and Johnna Bleem, co-owners of CJ Bar-B-Que and Catering, have you cov...
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Powersports are a lifestyle
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Dec 31, 2024
For those who love to ride, powersports are more than a hobby, they are a lifestyle. The friendly staff at Charlie’s Cycle Sales & Service, 66 Minard ...
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Wind takes out trees, power
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Dec 30, 2024
If you fell asleep — or tried to — listening to the winds whip Sunday evening, it probably doesn’t come as too much of a surprise that hundreds of Pen...
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Snowshoe hares are built for this
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STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era 
Dec 30, 2024
One of the most unique game animals in the state of Pennsylvania is the snowshoe hare. There might not be another animal in the Keystone State more bu...
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Promotions at Bradford City Fire Department
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Dec 27, 2024
Several members of the Bradford City Fire Department have earned promotions. Capt. Jeff Kloss will be appointed deputy fire chief and Christopher Sale...
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Transport service to close upon owner’s retirement
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Dec 27, 2024
While not in immediate danger, a transport service’s passengers still require assistance from people who have both the training and equipment to provi...
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A Crosby’s closure?
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Dec 26, 2024
The Crosby’s convenience store at 256 Jackson Ave. is slated to close next week, according to information received via The Bradford Era’s vendor notif...
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Local Guard unit made history 80 years ago
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CORY ANGELL angellcory3@gmail.com 
Dec 25, 2024
“Strive, Obey, Endure” is the motto of the 112th Infantry. Eighty years ago the actions of the local National Guard unit earned the Presidential Unit ...
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