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Ferguson leads Bradford to victory at states
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Apr 04, 2025
Freshman Aiden Ferguson finished fourth overall to lead the Bradford Knight Owls chess team to victory in the 7-12 section at the 2025 Pennsylvania St...
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Mix it up on opening day
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STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era 
Apr 04, 2025
In all my years of trout fishing, one thing I’ve learned is that there are a variety of ways you can catch them. There really is no ideal method for c...
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Era improving digital offerings
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Apr 03, 2025
The Era has modified its digital offerings to best serve its loyal online and print readers. We are thrilled to announce a new and improved website at...
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The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra coming April 15
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Apr 03, 2025
Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center (BCPAC) announced the next concert in its spring series, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, is slated for 7 p.m....
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A-hunting we will go
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Apr 02, 2025
A slew of activities will be held throughout the region to celebrate Easter, including many egg hunts and several opportunities for little ones to vis...
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Board of health dismisses appeal for Race St. property
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Apr 02, 2025
An appeal hearing set for Tuesday before the Bradford City Board of Health lasted only a few minutes when the appellant didn't appear or call in. The ...
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Bradford area avoids regional gas increase
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Apr 01, 2025
While Bradford’s gasoline prices typically see none of the decreases enjoyed regionally or even state- and nationwide, the local average dipped ever s...
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Apr 01, 2025
There are many events scheduled across the area to mark April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. More than 550,000 cases of child abuse are known to Uni...
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ATA bus terminal slated for 2026 opening
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Apr 01, 2025
The new Area Transportation Authority facility in Bradford is tentatively slated for completion by the end of this year. On Tuesday, CEO Mark Head spo...
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Bloom together at Spring into Health
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Apr 01, 2025
Get your girlfriends together and celebrate a night of health and wellness during Girl’s Night Out: Spring into Health to be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursda...
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Bradford Township holds 43rd annual banquet
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Mar 31, 2025
Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department held its 43rd Annual Awards Banquet Saturday evening at its fire station on Interstate Parkway. More than ...
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Q&A with the DA: Financial scams nothing new
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STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney 
Mar 29, 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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Hook young anglers on Mentored Youth Trout Day
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STEVE SHERK Jr. Special to The Era 
Mar 29, 2025
Today is Mentored Youth Trout fishing day in Pennsylvania. This will be the 13th year in a row that the Keystone State has allowed its youth trout ang...
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SMETHPORT: Goodwill to all and to all a great bargain
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Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
Mar 28, 2025
SMETHPORT — These days, money is tight for many. Bargain shoppers will be excited to know a Goodwill store is coming to Smethport. The store, which is...
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Worth W. Smith adding 7th store, in Mount Jewett
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Mar 28, 2025
MOUNT JEWETT — Nate Smith has purchased the former Mount Jewett Market Place and aims to open Worth W. Smith’s seventh location there by the end of th...
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