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Local aviator among WWII’s ‘Bloody Hundredth’ fallen
Local News, Nation & World, PA State News
Staff Sgt. Bowler buried at Meadville
Aug 09, 2025
America’s legendary 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy) earned its nickname “Bloody Hundredth” for the losses it sustained during strategic bombing missio...
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Emporium library completes countywide technology upgrade
Local News
Thanks to Emporium and Mee foundations
Aug 09, 2025
EMPORIUM — Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library announced the completion of a major technology upgrade project, made possible through the generous s...
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Q&A with the DA: Online citizen groups performing ‘sting’ operations
Local News
By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER  McKean County District Attorney  
Aug 09, 2025
(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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Swedish Fest gets gritty hero
Local News
Aug 08, 2025
West Clarksville, N.Y., artist Eric Jones got to work on his Viking sand sculpture at Mount Jewett's Swedish Festival on Friday. The celebration conti...
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Court beat
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Aug 08, 2025
Former Bradford man jailed on gun allegations A former Bradford man in state prison for a parole violation has been charged with having  stolen guns a...
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Paint the town Red and Black
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Aug 08, 2025
Local businesses are once again invited to take part in the annual Paint the Town Red and Black event, which will run from Sept. 1 through Sept. 26. T...
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Retired Chief Munn remembered for kindness, service
Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Aug 08, 2025
Kindness, fairness and a heart of service to others are qualities for which Tom Munn, retired chief of Foster Township Police, will be remembered. He ...
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OMG Women’s Health Clinic opening at BRMC
Local News
Aug 08, 2025
Olean Medical Group (OMG), a Kaleida Health organization, will open the doors to a new women’s health clinic in Bradford, offering expanded access to ...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Aug 08, 2025
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
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Late summer birding in your woodlands
Local News
By RACHEL YODER  Penn State  
Aug 08, 2025
UNIVERSITY PARK — Nothing beats the heat of an August day quite like a stroll through a shaded wood. Birding on hot summer days isn’t as popular as du...
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Sweet smiles
Local News
Aug 08, 2025
Bradford Ecumenical Home celebrated its annual Family and Friends Summer Picnic Thursday, as 350 people gathered under tents on a beautiful summer eve...
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Shapiro talks budget impasse
Local News, PA State News
By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
Aug 08, 2025
HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro answered questions about funding for mass transit and the future of the long-overdue state budget, issues he says he’s ...
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