Round the Square

Hit the road again: Pennsylvania is known for its beautiful scenery, rolling roads and wildlife. At any time, there are various ways to enjoy our outd...

STARS : Like shooting stars? According to the Farmers’ Almanac, you’ll want to make a concerted effort to look skyward tonight, when a brief bevy of t...

Tank of the Year: A municipal water storage tank in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, was among the top 12 finalists selected during the 2019 Tank of the Ye...

Bradford Area Public Library new books: This time of year is perfect for curling up with a warm blanket, a cup of coffee and a new book. Bradford Libr...

Coast Guard honors: The Coast Guard’s last known recoverable POW/MIA from WWII was laid to rest during a ceremony in Buffalo, NY, on Nov. 2. “Half a w...

KINDNESS : We received a pleasant surprise Wednesday from preschoolers at Grace Lutheran Church. A group of children in their winter gear, along with ...

World Kindness Day: Today is World Kindness Day, and a great day to wear a cardigan. Fred Rogers was known for his ability and effort to spread kindne...

More candy memories: We reminisced about previous chocolate shops on Main Street in a recent RTS and we seemingly missed one. A Gifford resident calle...

Poem: Today we share a poem in honor of veterans day, penned by one of our own local veterans, Donald Neal — who is a veteran of the Korean War. Novem...

TOYS : It’s the announcement we’ve all been waiting for — which toys made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, N.Y.? The ...

OH DEER : With the recent time change and deer on the move, AAA East Central cautions drivers to be especially vigilant on the roads in animal-prone a...

Hummingbirds: Winter is edging ever closer, and as the key signs of fall roll through, one question residents may have is, where have the hummingbirds...

Candy stores in the past: With the grand opening of the Bradford Chocolate Factory approaching on Friday, we at the Era thought it would be fun to tak...

Bat week: The last week of October is Bat Week. We realize we are a bit late, but we wanted to recognize these wonderful creatures. Bats are often mis...

BACK : It’s nearly time to fall back, wtih daylight savings time ending at 2 a.m. Sunday. AAA is offering some driving tips while motorists get used t...

Halloween fire safety: Happy Halloween! The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages everyone to take these simple precautions to stay s...

Teens behind the wheel: Safe driving is a serious topic for anyone behind the wheel. However, when it comes to new drivers, texting and various bad ha...

WICKED : Zippo released a series of “Wicked Lighters” just in time for Halloween. Sporting designs such as skulls, monsters, the Book of the Dead, Tar...

Halloween costumes: Halloween is approaching, bringing parties, trick-or-treating and a multitude of other events. If you’re looking for some last-min...

No-carve pumpkin ideas: When we think about decorating pumpkins, we often think of carving the traditional jack-o-lantern. Here are some alternative i...