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    UPDATE: Write-in votes making a difference in the primary
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    UPDATE: Write-in votes making a difference in the primary
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 21, 2025
    Unofficial results from the McKean County primary election are in — except for the write-ins. Countywide voter turnout was just 18.68% in total. There...
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    BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Everything Baked is modern sourdough and sweets
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    BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Everything Baked is modern sourdough and sweets
    May 20, 2025
    Samantha Tanner is exploring a unique, modern take on some traditional sweets with her small business, Everything Baked. Tanner, who grew up in Smethp...
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    DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Tri-County Fire School marks 60 years
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    DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Tri-County Fire School marks 60 years
    JAY BRADISH news@bradfordera.com 
    May 19, 2025
    SMETHPORT — The Tri-County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Fire School celebrated its 60th anniversary this weekend in Smethport. The highlight of the...
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    Update: Bolivar woman charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault for stabbing 2 NYSP troopers
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    Update: Bolivar woman charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault for stabbing 2 NYSP troopers
    May 19, 2025
    A 31-year-old Bolivar woman faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and other counts for allegedly stabbing two state police troopers — ...
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    Hills Creek State Park Complex wins Park of the Year
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    Hills Creek State Park Complex wins Park of the Year
    May 16, 2025
    CAMP HILL — The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) held its 16th Annual Awards Banquet and celebrated 11 award recipients for their outs...
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    Lawmakers laud new opportunities for ATV/UTV riders
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    Lawmakers laud new opportunities for ATV/UTV riders
    May 16, 2025
    HARRISBURG — In a major win for ATV/UTV enthusiasts across the commonwealth, a group of lawmakers announced portions of state highways could soon be o...
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    Kiwanis Kapers up for international award
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    Kiwanis Kapers up for international award
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    May 16, 2025
    Kiwanis Kapers, Bradford’s local variety show cum fundraiser, has been going strong for 67 years. Next, the project will shine in an international spo...
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    ‘Fill the Cart’ to fill empty plates
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    ‘Fill the Cart’ to fill empty plates
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    May 16, 2025
    With high prices at the grocery store, more people than ever before are turning to local food banks for help. Many food banks struggle to get donation...
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    Zontians award scholarships
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    Zontians award scholarships
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    May 16, 2025
    The Zonta Club of Bradford has awarded its Ruth B. Fisher Scholarship to four outstanding young ladies who will soon graduate from Bradford Area High ...
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    Countless blessings in the outdoors
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    Countless blessings in the outdoors
    STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era 
    May 16, 2025
    Most of my life, everything I pursued in the outdoors was all by myself. Whether hunting or fishing, I’ve been more of a loner than one who hangs with...
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    Boalsburg, Pennsylvania’s Memorial Day
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    Boalsburg, Pennsylvania’s Memorial Day
    CORY ANGELL angellcory3@gmail.com 
    May 16, 2025
    The 28th Infantry Division Remembrance Ceremony will be held in Boalsburg, Centre County, from noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, and is free to the public. Bo...
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    ELECTION INFORMATION: Important decisions to be made in primary election
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    ELECTION INFORMATION: Important decisions to be made in primary election
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 16, 2025
    (Editor’s note: Additional elections coverage can be found on page A-3 of today’s edition. Potter County elections information appears in today’s Clas...
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    ELECTION INFORMATION: Write-in candidates may figure strongly in primary
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    ELECTION INFORMATION: Write-in candidates may figure strongly in primary
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 16, 2025
    Tuesday is the primary election. This year, many of the offices up for election have no candidates on the ballot, meaning write-in votes are likely to...
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    Remembering ultimate sacrifice on the part of peace officers
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    Remembering ultimate sacrifice on the part of peace officers
    SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
    May 15, 2025
    Bradford’s Veterans Square hosted a local Peace Officers Memorial on Thursday morning, held to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their live...
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    ELECTION INFORMATION: Two statewide judicial races in primary
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    ELECTION INFORMATION: Two statewide judicial races in primary
    Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
    May 15, 2025
    Two statewide judicial races will appear on the ballot Tuesday, primary election day in Pennsylvania. According to pennlive.com , three candidates are...
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    Highlighting the importance of pedestrian, crosswalk safety
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    Highlighting the importance of pedestrian, crosswalk safety
    May 14, 2025
    On Wednesday, representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Highway Safety Network (HSN) and Bradford City Police gath...
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    DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Creating a summer of inclusion and memories
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    DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Creating a summer of inclusion and memories
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    May 14, 2025
    Summer camp is seen by many as a right of passage for children. But typical camps are not always equipped to handle the needs of all kids. For the las...
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    Water problems brought to Bradford City Council
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    Water problems brought to Bradford City Council
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 14, 2025
    A Bradford couple who own property near The New Keystone spoke to Bradford City Council at Tuesday's meeting, asking when the water runoff from the ba...
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    Causer: We must act now to save our ambulance services
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    Causer: We must act now to save our ambulance services
    May 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG — Surrounded by dozens of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in the state Capitol this week, Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, onc...
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    Board of Health denies appeal for Interstate Pkwy residence
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    Board of Health denies appeal for Interstate Pkwy residence
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 14, 2025
    The Bradford Board of Health denied an appeal for an Interstate Parkway home Tuesday when no one showed up to argue for it, and no work had been done ...
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    DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Shelly Elliott among Maryland Top 100 Women of the Year
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    DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Shelly Elliott among Maryland Top 100 Women of the Year
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    May 14, 2025
    Congratulations to former Bradford resident Shelly Elliott, who was recently named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record, a news source ...
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    Bird dog training successful at Rolfe Beagle Club
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    Bird dog training successful at Rolfe Beagle Club
    May 22, 2025
    JOHNSONBURG —  “It was awesome to have great training grounds and access to people with the training skills I wanted,” said Mike Dietz, a bird dog han...
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    Keeping focus on the fun
    Local Sports, Outdoors, Sports
    Keeping focus on the fun
    By WADE ROBERTSON 
    May 22, 2025
    Pop Hayes and I sat quietly in camp after a big breakfast of bacon, eggs and home fries, just the two of us. That’s a breakfast I loved then and still...
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    Restocking pill bags and boxes
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    May 22, 2025
    Dear Heloise: When it's time to restock your pill dispenser from your personal pharmacy, it can be challenging to remember which time of day to take t...
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    Years of horrific abuse have required a lifetime of recovery
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    May 22, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I see a psychiatrist and psychologist for generalized anxiety disorder, major depression disorder and borderline personality disorder. Acco...
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    ‘Round the Square: The Civilian Conservation Corps
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    ‘Round the Square: The Civilian Conservation Corps
    May 22, 2025
    CCC: A recent Lumber Heritage Region newsletter had a fascinating story we wanted to share. It's about the Civilian Conservation Corps, the CCC, launc...
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    Why Your Home’s Water Quality Matters
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    Why Your Home’s Water Quality Matters
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    May 22, 2025
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