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    RISE decorates tree in support of the downtown
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    RISE decorates tree in support of the downtown
    Marcie 
    Dec 08, 2022
    On Sunday, Rising Leaders of Bradford (RISE) decorated their “adopted” pine tree located on the corner of Main Street and Festival Way — the tree on t...
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    Prominent oil man Raymond Saunders dies at 95
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    Prominent oil man Raymond Saunders dies at 95
    Marcie 
    Apr 16, 2021
    Longtime oil man Raymond “Ray” D. Saunders passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, after a very brief illness. He was 95. “He ...
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    Douglas remains chairman of Bradford Sanitary Authority
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    Douglas remains chairman of Bradford Sanitary Authority
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 21, 2021
    Bob Douglas will remain chairman of the Bradford Sanitary Authority this year. The appointment was made during Tuesday’s regular authority meeting, wh...
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    Bradford Landmark Society cancels summer events but continues historic preservation
    Local News, Online Features
    Bradford Landmark Society cancels summer events but continues historic preservation
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    May 08, 2020
    The 2020 pandemic will be a long-remembered event in history. The organization tasked with recording the local impact of the historic event — the Brad...
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    Local officials react with surprise to Scarnati retirement announcement
    Local News
    Local officials react with surprise to Scarnati retirement announcement
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 14, 2020
    Local officials reacted with surprise at Wednesday’s announcement that state Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati will not seek a sixth term in o...
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    Esch named new president of Community Foundation parent company
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    Esch named new president of Community Foundation parent company
    Marcie 
    Jan 28, 2020
    ST. MARYS — At the December meeting of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, Bob Esch was named the new president of the board of dire...
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    Public invited to annual CASA meeting set for Jan. 28
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    Public invited to annual CASA meeting set for Jan. 28
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 20, 2020
    As CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of McKean County prepare to enter their seventh year of helping some of the county’s most vulnerable citiz...
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    CASA concludes another year of advocating for McKean County youths
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    CASA concludes another year of advocating for McKean County youths
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 30, 2019
    What a difference a support system can make. That was the message Jim Young had for the group when CASA of McKean County — Court Appointed Special Adv...
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    Public invited to CASA annual meeting
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    Public invited to CASA annual meeting
    Jan 16, 2019
    SMETHPORT — Board members of CASA of McKean County are inviting the public to their annual meeting on Jan. 29, when they will provide an update on the...
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    Tim leaving CASA post for Olean YMCA role
    Local News, News
    Tim leaving CASA post for Olean YMCA role
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 30, 2018
    The founding director of Court Appointed Special Advocates of McKean County is stepping down from her post and is joining the Olean, N.Y., YMCA as bra...
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    ARG donation
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    Dec 18, 2017
    American Refining Group Inc.’s president and COO, Jeannine Schoenecker, right, presents a check for $1,000 to McKean County Community Foundation Board...
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    Bradford Library shows positive numbers at annual report
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Bradford Library shows positive numbers at annual report
    SIDNEY PERALTA Era reporter erasidneyp@gmail.com 
    Oct 24, 2017
    In her three years as executive director of the Bradford Area Public Library, Lacey Love has been putting in the effort to see more community involvem...
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    Dennis honored by county for years of service
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Dennis honored by county for years of service
    FRAN DE LANCEY Era Correspondent delancey401@yahoo.com 
    Sep 27, 2017
    SMETHPORT — Dusti Dennis, who has resigned as executive director of the McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority to accept the position of de...
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    CASA of McKean County opens doors to community
    Local News, News, Online Features
    CASA of McKean County opens doors to community
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 10, 2017
    SMETHPORT — CASA of McKean County held an open house Wednesday to show the community its new office space at 201 W. Main St. CASA — Court Appointed Sp...
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    Winters says relationships key to child development during Early Childhood Symposium
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Winters says relationships key to child development during Early Childhood Symposium
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 08, 2017
    What, more than anything, will predict a young child’s future developmental success? The answer, said Dr. Dana Winters, is having “one stable and comm...
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    McKean County Early Childhood Symposium slated at Pitt-Bradford
    Local News, News, Online Features
    McKean County Early Childhood Symposium slated at Pitt-Bradford
    Mar 01, 2017
    The McKean County Early Learning Outreach Committee is hosting a free Early Childhood Symposium — “Celebration of Our Successes: Five Years of Collabo...
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    Local reps ‘hopeful’ after first meeting of crude advisory council
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Local reps ‘hopeful’ after first meeting of crude advisory council
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 24, 2017
    “Hopefully, this is the beginning of a new day,” said Mark Cline, member and new vice chairman of the state’s Crude Development Advisory Council. The ...
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    Tim elected board president of state CASA group
    Local News, News
    Tim elected board president of state CASA group
    Jan 20, 2017
    Kristen Tim, executive director of CASA of McKean County, was elected president of the board of directors for the Pennsylvania CASA Association. Elect...
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    Bradford library receives $1,500 grant for children’s area
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Bradford library receives $1,500 grant for children’s area
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 30, 2016
    School-age children will have their own space at the Bradford Area Public Library next year, thanks to a $1,500 grant. The grant money from the Bradfo...
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    Bradford Sanitary Authority continues Phase III construction talks
    Local News, News
    Bradford Sanitary Authority continues Phase III construction talks
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 16, 2016
    Bradford Sanitary Authority continued discussions at Tuesday’s meeting of Phase III construction slated to happen at the wastewater treatment plant. O...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    JASON MACKEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    August 1, 2025
    (TNS) — Four years ago, the Pirates eschewed a traditional draft strategy and instead took Henry Davis No. 1 overall, using the savings to sign other ...
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    PA defense synced and ready for Saturday
    Football, Local Sports
    PA defense synced and ready for Saturday
    By JO WANKEL - Era Sports Writer 
    August 1, 2025
    Pennsylvania’s defensive unit is ready for Saturday, relying on speed and aggressiveness to achieve its goals. The Defensive Line consists of Landon F...
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    Bold strokes for a big milestone
    Local News
    Bold strokes for a big milestone
    August 1, 2025
    Local artists Rick Minard and, not pictured, Greg Souchik, work on the patriotic Union Square mural celebrating America’s impending 250th anniversary....
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    Social Security Matters: Why hasn’t benefit changed because I’m still working?
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    Social Security Matters: Why hasn’t benefit changed because I’m still working?
    By RUSSELL GLOOR 
    August 1, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I am receiving Social Security benefits while continuing to work full time. There are no restrictions on my wage earnings because I waited...
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    Delve deeper into benefits of BBB
    Comment & Opinion, Opinion
    Delve deeper into benefits of BBB
    August 1, 2025
    History predicts that Republicans will suffer losses in next year’s midterm elections, and Democrats have made clear they will try to use President Do...
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    Small town, big impact
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    Small town, big impact
    Screw Cancer Festival returns today 
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    August 1, 2025
    KANE – For the third year in a row, Flickerwood Wine Cellars will be filled with music, laughter and a community united for a good cause during the Sc...
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