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‘Sean of the South’ a hit in the north
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Oct 18, 2019
How many syllables are there in the word ham? According to Sean Dietrich, the answer is two — and us Pennsylvania folks talk funny. Dietrich, based in...
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McKean County SPCA has sale on adoptions
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RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Oct 17, 2019
Looking for a warm, furry friend to keep you company when the weather gets cold? The McKean County SPCA has a wide variety of pet-worthy creatures loo...
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Local firefighter/dispatcher hit with cancer diagnosis
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JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
Oct 17, 2019
When it comes to helping others, Rick Grandinetti has shown he won’t hesitate. A 20-year member of the Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department and...
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Forman Street bridge to open within days
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Oct 16, 2019
The bridge on Forman Street may be open as early as Friday night, weather permitting. On Tuesday, contractor Nick Cummins with Bob Cummins Constructio...
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No snow predicted anytime soon for Pa.
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CHRISTINE HOLTZ erastaff.43@gmail.com 
Oct 16, 2019
Pennsylvania residents can set their snow boots aside for a bit longer, as the area will not see a significant amount of snow anytime soon. That’s the...
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Northern Pa. sees shortage of waterways officers
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CHARLIE BURCHFIELD Special to The Era 
Oct 16, 2019
Game wardens are seen with greater frequency this time of year, which is expected as hunting season ramps up. However, locally and across the region, ...
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Anytime Fitness coming to Bradford Mall
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RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Oct 15, 2019
When 2020 comes, Bradfordians will have a new spot to work towards their New Year’s resolution of getting in shape: Anytime Fitness. The franchise is ...
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First Response: James Kelley
Bradford, Local News, News, ...
Oct 14, 2019
Name: James Kelley Current Title/Position: Fire Chief Agency: Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department Length of time in position: 13 yrs as Fire Chief....
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ELF Fund Festival of Trees set for Nov. 21
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RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Oct 14, 2019
It’s hard to imagine a more festive way to shop for Christmas presents than to attend The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund’s Festival of Trees. Attende...
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Officials note progress in opioid fight
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Oct 12, 2019
The fight to combat the opioid epidemic in the region has seen significant progress, but local officials caution the war on drugs is far from over. No...
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Great weekend for viewing fall foliage
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CHRISTINE HOLTZ erastaff.43@gmail.com 
Oct 12, 2019
Autumn is associated with many things, such as Halloween, bonfires and pumpkin spice everything, though for many, the best part about the season is ob...
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Oilfield history to come alive for Derrick Day Festival
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JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
Oct 11, 2019
The 2019 Derrick Day Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event, which is free to attend, provides an opportunity for visitors to enjoy...
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