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Crime, News

Eldred man jailed for alleged $14K theft of Zippo lighters

Apr 04, 2017

An Eldred man is in McKean County Jail, charged with taking more than 500 Zippo lighters from a Congress Street home while he was working there as a c...

Local & Social

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Local News

SMETHPORT: Pave a pathway to history

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

November 14, 2025

SMETHPORT — Locals can help pave a literal pathway to history, with the McKean County Historical Society’s Memorial Brick Fundraiser. Brick-by-brick, ...

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Local News

Cracker Barrel connections save soldier statue

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

November 14, 2025

What began as a disappointment has turned into an unexpected story of generosity and community pride. Last week, The Bradford Era reported on the dama...

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Local News

Fireside Pumpers meeting Monday

November 14, 2025

The Fireside Pumpers of the Penn Brad Oil Museum will meet at 8 a.m. Monday at the Derrick City Diner, 563 Derrick Road. For breakfast, everyone will ...

Business, Local News

Local oil purchasers increase prices

November 14, 2025

Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...

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Local News

Smith named Student of the Week

November 14, 2025

Julie Smith, a senior at Port Allegany High School, is Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center’s Student of the Week. “She consistently completes...

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