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Municipal election Nov. 4 has big decisions for voters
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Oct 24, 2025
The upcoming municipal election Nov. 4 will have local matters needing the attention of registered voters throughout McKean County. In the City of Bra...
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Bradford means business
Business, Local News
Oct 24, 2025
Halloran Philanthropies will host the Bradford Area Business Boom, an inside look at the businesses shaping Bradford, from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15 at the ...
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Higgins is visiting artist at Upland Bird Hunt
Local News
Oct 24, 2025
ST. MARYS — Illustrator Matt Higgins of Fox Township will be the visiting artist at the Ruffed Grouse Society’s (RGS) Upland Bird Hunt to be held at t...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
Oct 24, 2025
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
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States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid
Nation & World
Ahead of a federal benefits halt
By GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press 
Oct 24, 2025
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is s...
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Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners at casino Saturday
Local News
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY news@bradfordera.com 
Oct 23, 2025
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino will present an evening of raw, powerhouse entertainment when Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners bring ...
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Garrity blasts Shapiro’s book deal during budget standoff
PA State News
By BENJAMIN KAIL  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
Oct 23, 2025
PITTSUBURGH (TNS) — Stacy Garrity continues to hammer Gov. Josh Shapiro's rising national profile as she looks to take over the executive seat in Harr...
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PennDOT deal eases utility costs
Local News
Sara Furlong 
Oct 23, 2025
Bradford Sanitary Authority, which shares leadership and infrastructure ties with the city’s water authority, will reap the same benefits from a cost-...
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Rink laces up for season
Local News
Sara Furlong 
Oct 23, 2025
Bradford’s Callahan Ice Rink will soon open for the public season and looks to welcome skaters of all ages by Nov. 4. The rink, located at 64 Poplin A...
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THINGS TO DO: Bealls grand opening and spooky fun all weekend long
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Oct 23, 2025
BEALLS GRAND OPENING will be held Friday and Saturday at 1101 E. Main St. The store opens at 9 a.m. There will be giveaways and deals all weekend long...
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Ellis named Student of the Week
Local News
Oct 23, 2025
Megan Ellis has earned Seneca Highland Career and Technical Center’s Student of the Week honor for the week of Oct. 20. “Megan’s outstanding performan...
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Nov. 15 deadline for Hometown Hero banners
Local News
Oct 23, 2025
The deadline for Hometown Hero banners for 2025 is Nov. 15. All applications must be submitted or dropped off at the VFW on Barbour Street by Nov. 15....
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