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    McKean County Fair welcomes veterans organizations
    Local News, Online Features
    McKean County Fair welcomes veterans organizations
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 15, 2019
    As the American Legion celebrates its centennial year across the nation, local Legions are taking part in advocacy efforts for the veterans organizati...
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    Veterans service rep to be available locally
    Local News
    Veterans service rep to be available locally
    Marcie 
    Jul 25, 2019
    Melissa Davis, a veterans service representative from the American Legion, will be in the area in the next few weeks. She will be at the offices of st...
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    Vet service rep to be in area
    Entertainment
    Vet service rep to be in area
    Marcie 
    Jun 25, 2019
    Melissa Davis, a veterans service representative from the American Legion, will be available at the offices of state Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint...
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    Smethport Legion dedicates new flag pole
    Local News, Online Features
    Smethport Legion dedicates new flag pole
    Marcie 
    Jun 17, 2019
    SMETHPORT (EC) — Bucktail Post 138, Smethport American Legion, has begun preparations for celebrating the American Legion’s 100th anniversary, which w...
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    Bridge results
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Bridge results
    May 31, 2019
    The Bradford Bridge Club hosted a four-table game at the American Legion on Wednesday. The team of Bonnie Smith and Lee Gardner tied for first with th...
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    Impressive turnout for Smethport Parade
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Impressive turnout for Smethport Parade
    FRAN DE LANCEY delancey401@yahoo.com 
    May 28, 2019
    SMETHPORT — Blue skies and overall pleasant weather greeted the large crowds along West Main Street to see the annual Memorial Day parade Monday and t...
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    It’s National Poppy Day
    Local News, Online Features
    It’s National Poppy Day
    Marcie 
    May 24, 2019
    In honor of National Poppy Day today, donations for veterans will be collected today between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Collectors will be found a...
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    Bridge results
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Bridge results
    May 24, 2019
    Tyn Smith and Bill Tordella of Jamestown, N.Y., took first place at the Bradford Bridge Club’s Wednesday game held at the American Legion. Second plac...
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    SRU Army ROTC cadet Appleby honored at awards ceremony
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    SRU Army ROTC cadet Appleby honored at awards ceremony
    May 07, 2019
    SLIPPERY ROCK — Cadets from Slippery Rock University’s Army ROTC program were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the SRU ROTC Award Cere...
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    Bridge results
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Bridge results
    May 03, 2019
    The Bradford Bridge Club played a 4 ½-table game on Wednesday at the American Legion. First place went to the Warren team of Lana Creal and Bill Torde...
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    World War I Monument rededication set for Armed Forces Day
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    World War I Monument rededication set for Armed Forces Day
    Apr 24, 2019
    EMPORIUM — On May 18 — Armed Forces Day — the holiday will be marked with a rededication of the World War I Monument in Emporium and an open house at ...
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    “Topless” event to raise funds for Roswell
    Bradford, Local News, Online Features
    “Topless” event to raise funds for Roswell
    KATE DAY SAGER kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 24, 2019
    As the founder of the Enchanted Mountain Jeep Wrangler Club, and the daughter of a breast cancer survivor, it seemed a natural fit for Sally Nosal to ...
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    Causer to host veterans service representative
    Local News
    Causer to host veterans service representative
    Marcie 
    Apr 23, 2019
    In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, is hosting Melissa Davis, a vetera...
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    American Legion opens on West Washington Street
    Local News, News, Online Features
    American Legion opens on West Washington Street
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 26, 2019
    Monday was a good day for Bradford veterans. Bradford American Legion Post 108 opened the doors of its new facility at 210 W. Washington St. The best ...
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    Vet service rep to be available locally
    Local News, News
    Vet service rep to be available locally
    Mar 23, 2019
    Melissa Davis, a veterans service representative from the American Legion, will be available locally at the beginning of April. She will be visiting o...
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    No tax increase in Smethport Borough
    Local News, News, Online Features
    No tax increase in Smethport Borough
    FRAN DE LANCEY Era Correspondent delancey401@yahoo.com 
    Dec 06, 2018
    SMETHPORT — Smethport Borough Council has an early Christmas present for borough residents: no tax increase for 2019. In a unanimous vote Monday, coun...
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    St. Marys Sons of the American Legion establishes scholarship fund
    Local News, News, Online Features
    St. Marys Sons of the American Legion establishes scholarship fund
    Oct 27, 2018
    ST. MARYS — The board of directors of the Elk County Community Foundation has announced a new scholarship fund established by the St. Marys Sons of th...
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    Vietnam Moving Wall coming to Coudersport
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Vietnam Moving Wall coming to Coudersport
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 05, 2018
    The local area will have the opportunity to honor Vietnam veterans by visiting a replica of a monument created in memory of those who died serving. Th...
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    Clyde awarded St. Marys American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Clyde awarded St. Marys American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship
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    Jul 12, 2018
    The Elk County Community Foundation recently announced the St. Marys American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship winner. Cathy Johnson, right, from the St. ...
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    Causer to host veterans service representatives
    Local News, News
    Causer to host veterans service representatives
    Jun 26, 2018
    In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, state Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, will host veterans service r...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    Nation & World, PA State News
    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    PA State News
    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    By OLIVER MORRISON  pennlive.com 
    June 15, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    PA State News
    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    June 14, 2025
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    Local News, Nation & World
    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    June 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Local Sports
    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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