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Bradford ambulance signs with part of Keating Twp.
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jul 10, 2024
The city of Bradford’s full-time fire department has been called on again to help a township without ambulance service. At Tuesday’s meeting, Bradford...
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DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Kathy Obermeyer forges her own path
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jul 10, 2024
They say that optimism is the faith that leads to achievement, and that character is proven in our darkest moments. For Kathy Obermeyer, optimism and ...
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HAZEL HURST: Post Office to close, hopefully temporarily
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jul 09, 2024
The Hazel Hurst Post Office, 309 Main St., will close its doors July 26 — hopefully temporarily. During the closure, residents will have to travel to ...
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Q&A with the DA: McKean County ARD program
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STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney 
Jul 06, 2024
(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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What’s on your mind? Nancy Kohler
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jul 04, 2024
Independence Day makes many examine their relationship with their country and their thoughts on patriotism. Nancy Kohler, of Cyclone, is no different....
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Police: Dog not thrown from vehicle
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Jul 04, 2024
McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer updated the community regarding a Port Allegany incident widely shared this week on socia...
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DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Local teen raises funds for competition
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jul 03, 2024
Mason Reed, 13, is a young man who is dedicated to reaching his goals. Rather than ask others to provide the funding he needs to attend an equine comp...
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KANE: Boy bitten by timber rattlesnake
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jul 02, 2024
KANE — It’s a terrifying part of rural living, encountering wildlife that don’t want you around. An 11-year-old boy had the misfortune of being bitten...
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Bradford Area School District moves to new messaging system
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Jul 02, 2024
Bradford Area School District has moved to a new messaging system, as of July 1. The district’s old methods — Remind, Band and Facebook pages — will b...
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Gutting to retire with 49 years of service
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JOHN ECKSTROM news@bradfordera.com 
Jul 02, 2024
The Rev. James Gutting will retire Monday from lengthy service as a priest at St. Bernard Church in Bradford. With 49 years of service, Gutting will b...
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Foster Brook Glass
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Jul 02, 2024
The owners and employees of Foster Brook Glass believe in quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. The business is owned by husband and wife tea...
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Keep an eye out for young wildlife
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STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era 
Jun 29, 2024
It’s that time of the year when I like to keep an eye out for young wildlife. The future of wild game is heavily reliant on how well wildlife reproduc...
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HAPPENINGS IN HISTORY: The original Buffalo Bill in Bradford
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SALLY RYAN COSTIK Curator, Bradford Landmark Society 
Jun 29, 2024
When something is almost unbelievable, people often shake their head, and say, “You can’t make this stuff up.” The life of Buffalo Bill is one of thos...
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Olean General to receive $5M for emergency psych program
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BOB CLARK bclark@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 29, 2024
OLEAN, N.Y. — Olean General Hospital will receive $5 million to help serve patients with psychiatric emergencies. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $39.1 mi...
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