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A century of service — 100 years United
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UWBA launches 2025 campaign
Aug 28, 2025
The United Way of the Bradford Area announced the kickoff of its 2025 Annual Campaign, marking a historic milestone: the organization’s 100th year of ...
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Make a splash at Arts on the Island
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Aug 27, 2025
SMETHPORT – Arts on the Island returns to Hamlin Lake Park for its eighth year on Sept. 6 to 7. Hosted by the McKean County Historical Society, the ev...
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Patrolling the encampment
Lifestyles, Local News
Aug 27, 2025
The 72nd New York and 111th Pennsylvania Civil War reenactors set up an encampment last weekend at the annual Kinzua Heritage Festival in Russell. Sho...
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New grant available as part of Bright Bradford Fund
Business, Local News
Aug 27, 2025
The Bradford Area Alliance launched a new grant program offering up to $5,000 to help small businesses and entrepreneurs bring innovative ideas to mar...
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Senate hopes to sweeten AI deals, with a caveat
Business, PA State News
By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Aug 27, 2025
HARRISBURG — When it comes to artificial intelligence — and the data centers required to power it — Pennsylvania has been full steam ahead. Eagerness ...
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Federal appeals court says misdated ballots still valid
Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square 
Aug 27, 2025
HARRISBURG – Ballots returned to county election offices with incorrect or missing dates still count as valid, according to a federal opinion issued T...
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Council approves renovations to two buildings
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Aug 27, 2025
In a meeting lasting about five minutes, Bradford City Council approved work on two properties currently under nuisance orders by the board of health....
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Free programs at Kinzua Bridge
Local News
Aug 27, 2025
Free, public events are planned at Kinzua Bridge State Park this Labor Day. At 11 a.m. Monday, practice archery skills in a safe and fun environment a...
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