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Plans still in place to bring skiing back to Denton Hill
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RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Feb 16, 2021
Denton Hill State Park may once again welcome skiers to its slopes. In fact, the plan is to develop activities to bring visitors to the Potter County ...
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Storm to blanket local area with fresh snow
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CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
Feb 15, 2021
It’s time once again to pull out the snow plows and rock salt, as the area is expected to receive eight to 10 inches of snow between this morning and ...
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Toomey, Casey vote to find Trump guilty
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RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Feb 15, 2021
Both Pennsylvania senators voted guilty in Saturday’s impeachment vote. Despite the support of U.S. Sens. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Pat Toomey, R-Pa., the...
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Pa. officials issue orders to ease vaccine process
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 13, 2021
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania officials are acknowledging the frustration many are experiencing trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and issued orders Friday...
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Sweet Valentine’s ideas for a pandemic-ridden world
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CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
Feb 13, 2021
With current restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many may choose to stay home instead of head out to their favorite restaurant with their sweet...
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Solemn anniversary
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SALLY RYAN COSTIK Curator of the Bradford Landmark Society 
Feb 12, 2021
At precisely 2:51 a.m. on the morning of Feb. 12, 1940, every electric clock in the McKean County Courthouse stopped, victims to a silently advancing ...
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Despite petitions, BRMC changes still on, spokesman says
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 10, 2021
More than 4,500 people signed petitions to preserve services at Bradford Regional Medical Center, but a hospital spokesman said Tuesday that plans to ...
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Keeping the study of music alive during COVID-19
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JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
Feb 10, 2021
For students, music can be an escape, a chance to learn about something fun or a way to refine a talent that will be key in their life to come. No mat...
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Shining a light on lupus
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CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
Feb 09, 2021
Kane native, Dr. Patricia Gelatko is a 42-year-old woman who lives with her family. She has two well loved golden retrievers, Emma and Jemma, likes cr...
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5,500 masks — and counting
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KATE DAY SAGER Special to The Era 
Feb 08, 2021
FRANKLINVILLE, N.Y. — Betty McClory agrees with a chuckle that she could probably sew masks in her sleep after making 5,500 of the facial coverings fo...
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Vaccines available in McKean County
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Marcie 
Feb 06, 2021
SMETHPORT — McKean County officials announced Friday that local senior centers have joined the effort to assist local residents with registration for ...
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Community mourns passing of Woodruff
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 06, 2021
H.L. “Woody” Woodruff, whose love of people and community is legendary in McKean County, passed away on Friday from COVID-19. He was 88. “I don’t know...
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Fesenmyer remembered for advocacy, love of community
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JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
Feb 04, 2021
Howard Fesenmyer, a dedicated and passionate advocate for the Bradford community, has passed away at the age of 94. “We all were saddened to learn of ...
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Legislators, advocates react to Wolf’s budget proposal
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Feb 04, 2021
Gov. Tom Wolf made his budget address Wednesday, calling for a spending increase of more than 7% over the current year, along with a personal income t...
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High school students prepare for virtual mock trial
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CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
Feb 02, 2021
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Mock Trial will still be taking place despite the pandemic, although this year it will be done a bit differently. Thi...
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