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May trial scheduled for McElhattan in Haynes murder
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 02, 2026
A May trial has been scheduled for the Bradford man accused in the June shooting death of a woman in her Jefferson Street home. Thomas McElhattan, 42,...
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Resolutions must be made Heart & Soul
Local News
Roadmap for rural renewal
Sara Furlong 
Jan 01, 2026
People make resolutions all the time, so why shouldn’t a borough, city or county? Now’s the time, after all. Many individuals, groups and organization...
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Evergreen Elm’s 51st year of caring
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Jan 01, 2026
Staff of Evergreen Elm recently released their annual report, highlighting the organization’s commitment in its 51st year to supporting individuals th...
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CROSBY: Cash Bash set for Feb. 7
Local News
Jan 01, 2026
CROSBY — The Norwich Township Volunteer Fire Department will host its second annual Cash Bash Feb. 7 at 9461 Route 46 in Crosby. Doors open at 5 p.m.,...
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The battle for the heart — and health — of the Allegheny National Forest
Business, Local News, PA State News
By ABIGAIL HAKAS  Pittsburgh Media Partnership 
Jan 01, 2026
(Editor's note: This is part two of a three-part series that will conclude in The Era's next edition and online at bradfordera.com.)  ELK COUNTY — In ...
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Pennsylvania’s rocky education landscape in 2025
Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Jan 01, 2026
HARRISBURG – Coming in at more than $900 million of the state’s $50.1 billion budget, public education was the second largest spending area for the Pe...
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State grabs nearly $200M in federal funding for rural health
Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Jan 01, 2026
HARRISBURG — As the federal government opens its coffers for rural health care initiatives across the country, Pennsylvania anticipates $193 million t...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Jan 01, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...
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Camejo appeal denied
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jan 01, 2026
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has denied the appeal of Frederick "Ricky" Camejo, convicted in the 2022 shooting of Edward Fomby Jr. on Congress Stre...
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JOHNSONBURG: Annual winter coyote, fox hunt or trap
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
Jan 01, 2026
JOHNSONBURG — Jim Pennington Jr., president of Rolfe Beagle Club, announced the club will again host its popular Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap over two ...
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Tips to help quit smoking
Lifestyles, Local News
Dec 31, 2025
DuBOIS — Smoking isn’t cool anymore. According to Gallup polling, in the mid-1950s, approximately 45% of the adult population in the U.S. smoked. Toda...
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Resolutions with roots: Area residents reflect, reset
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Dec 31, 2025
As one year gives way to the next, many people pause to look back on what has been and think about the hopes they have for the coming year. For genera...
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