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    Chapel Ridge Christmas celebration
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Chapel Ridge Christmas celebration
    Era photo by Caleb Huntoon 
    Dec 13, 2018
    Anna Backhus, 3, gives poinsettias to her great-grandmother, Anna Confer, at Chapel Ridge’s annual Christmas celebration on Wednesday.
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    Multisensory Exploration of Holiday Herbs program offered at the library
    Local News, News
    Multisensory Exploration of Holiday Herbs program offered at the library
    Nov 21, 2018
    Bradford Area Public Library is offering a Winter Celebrations program at 1 p.m. Dec. 10. Pre-registration is required for this program and spacing is...
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    Cole celebrates 90th birthday in Smethport
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Cole celebrates 90th birthday in Smethport
    Oct 30, 2018
    SMETHPORT (EC) — Vina E. Cole of Smethport was honored on the occasion of her 90th birthday at a celebration Oct. 21 at the Smethport American Legion....
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    Pitt-Bradford to hold Founders’ Day Celebration
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    Pitt-Bradford to hold Founders’ Day Celebration
    Aug 31, 2018
    The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will observe its annual Founders’ Day celebration from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Bromeley Quadrangle. The...
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    Festa Italiana: a Bradford tradition
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Festa Italiana: a Bradford tradition
    By RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 03, 2018
    Italian heritage and modern celebration will come together at Bradford’s annual Festa Italiana Aug. 9-11. “The Festa Italiana is all about tradition. ...
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    ‘Round the Square for July 21, 2018
    Local News, News, Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square for July 21, 2018
    Jul 21, 2018
    FESTA ITALIANA: We mentioned on Wednesday that former Bradford resident Jim Burns’ great-grandfather is largely responsible for starting what is now B...
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    Zippo to celebrate silver anniversary for acquisition of the Case knife brand
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    Zippo to celebrate silver anniversary for acquisition of the Case knife brand
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com 
    Jul 19, 2018
    This Saturday, Zippo Manufacturing Company is set to commemorate the 25 th anniversary of its acquisition of the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company bran...
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    Hot weather is no match for patriotic crowd at Crook Farm
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    Hot weather is no match for patriotic crowd at Crook Farm
    CALEB HUNTOON Era Reporter eracalebh@gmail.com 
    Jul 02, 2018
    The beating sun was no match for the beats of the Twin Tiers Community Band, as Crook Farm’s Independence Day celebration was met with a large turnout...
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    Zippo and Case to celebrate silver anniversary July 21
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    Zippo and Case to celebrate silver anniversary July 21
    Jun 21, 2018
    This year, Zippo Manufacturing Co. commemorates the 25 th anniversary of its acquisition of the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company brand, a moment that ...
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    McMillens celebrate 50th anniversary
    Anniversaries, Lifestyles
    McMillens celebrate 50th anniversary
    Photo submitted 
    Jun 11, 2018
    A golden anniversary celebration was held for Neal and Bonnie McMillen at the Nic-L-Inn by their three sons and grandchildren. They were married on Ma...
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    A sweet honor: Salvation Army to give donuts to vets on Friday
    Local News, News
    A sweet honor: Salvation Army to give donuts to vets on Friday
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    May 31, 2018
    Friday will be a sweet day for veterans in the Bradford area. The Salvation Army Bradford Corps will host National Donut Day from 5 to 6 p.m. at the L...
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    New Paul Harris Fellows in Port Allegany
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    New Paul Harris Fellows in Port Allegany
    Era photo by Pam Fischer 
    Apr 24, 2018
    The newest Paul Harris Fellows of the Port Allegany Rotary Club are pictured with club president Anna Fair and District Governor Elect Scott Bayline. ...
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    Church to hold 40th anniversary celebration
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Church to hold 40th anniversary celebration
    Era photo by Pam Fischer 
    Apr 18, 2018
    John and Deborah Mallory, pastors of the Faith Church of Charity, Port Allegany, along with the congregation, invites the public to attend the church’...
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    Year-long celebration of Allegheny River concludes
    Local News, News
    Year-long celebration of Allegheny River concludes
    Mar 23, 2018
    WARREN — In the year-long celebration of the Allegheny River’s 2017 designation of River of the Year, the Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Developm...
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    Billitier celebrates 100 birthday
    Entertainment, Entertainment, Lifestyle, ...
    Billitier celebrates 100 birthday
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 14, 2018
    The nation, and world, had been in the throes of the flu pandemic of 1918, as well as World War I when Al Billitier made his entry into the world on M...
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    Hanukkah celebration slated for weekend in Bradford
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    Hanukkah celebration slated for weekend in Bradford
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 12, 2017
    While Hanukkah celebrations will be held privately at homes in the Olean, N.Y., community, Jews in the Bradford community plan to hold a short service...
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    Church of the Ascension hosting service, dinner
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    Church of the Ascension hosting service, dinner
    Nov 17, 2017
    The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 26 Chautauqua Place, is hosting a community Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday, Nov. 23. A worship service wi...
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    Grandparents Day at Bradford Ecumenical Home
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Grandparents Day at Bradford Ecumenical Home
    Era photo by Francie Long 
    Sep 11, 2017
    Bradley Mock of Balloon Brothers from Buffalo, N.Y., makes balloon critters Sunday during the Bradford Ecumenical Home’s annual Grandparents Day celeb...
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    ‘Round the Square for July 1
    Local News, News, Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square for July 1
    Jul 01, 2017
    FIREWORKS: Between the thunderous boom of a firework and the way the explosion lights up the night sky, it’s no wonder they signal celebration. And th...
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    Chapel Ridge planning Hawaiian week
    Local News, News
    Chapel Ridge planning Hawaiian week
    Jun 16, 2017
    Chapel Ridge is kicking off its annual weeklong celebration to welcome summer with the theme “summer in Hawaii.” Several Hawaiian-themed activities ar...
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    Local oil purchasers increase prices
    Business, Local News
    Local oil purchasers increase prices
    June 16, 2025
    Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Friday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
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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.
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    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
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    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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