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    What’s really going on with Trump and the post office?
    Opinion, Сolumns
    What’s really going on with Trump and the post office?
    BYRON YORK 
    Aug 20, 2020
    The news is filled with reports of President Trump’s “assault” on the U.S. Postal Service. Democrats and some in the media say the president is delibe...
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    State official issues reminder on background check requirements
    Bradford, Local News, News
    State official issues reminder on background check requirements
    Aug 17, 2020
    HARRISBURG — On Thursday, Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller encouraged anyone needing background checks as a condition of emp...
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    Tips for Pennsylvanians receiving paper stimulus checks
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Tips for Pennsylvanians receiving paper stimulus checks
    Apr 23, 2020
    HARRISBURG — The Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is providing recommendations for Pennsylvanians receiving their stimulus checks, known as...
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    Allegheny National Forest accepting mail-in permits
    Coronavirus, Local News
    Allegheny National Forest accepting mail-in permits
    Marcie 
    Mar 18, 2020
    WARREN — In an effort to improve customer service options to the public, the Allegheny National Forest is temporarily accepting mail-in permits. Reque...
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    RTS for Jan 3
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    RTS for Jan 3
    Jan 02, 2020
    Changing of the guard: It was an emotional few moments on the police scanner Thursday as area police departments and emergency management officials ma...
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    Businesses found in compliance with age checks
    Local News
    Businesses found in compliance with age checks
    Marcie 
    Oct 09, 2019
    ERIE — Between 3 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. on Sept. 25, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement officers assigned to the Williamsport District Office supervised...
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    Forgery, theft charges filed against Kane man
    Crime, Local News
    Forgery, theft charges filed against Kane man
    Marcie 
    Oct 01, 2019
    A Kane man has been charged with forgery and theft for allegedly paying his landlord with counterfeit checks from someone else’s account. Curtis Haigh...
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    Make-A-Wish seeking volunteers
    Local News
    Make-A-Wish seeking volunteers
    Marcie 
    Sep 14, 2019
    PUNXSUTAWNEY — Children who are living with critical illnesses need the power of a wish. Make-A-Wish needs local residents to make it happen by volunt...
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    Toomey touts expanded background checks for firearm sales
    Local News
    Toomey touts expanded background checks for firearm sales
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 04, 2019
    Sen. Pat Toomey recently went on a national news program to tout his efforts to expand background checks for firearm sales. The Manchin-Toomey backgro...
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    RTS for July 26
    News, Round the Square
    RTS for July 26
    Marcie 
    Jul 26, 2019
    HEAT : A reader reached out to ask us to pass along an important message. Check on people who live alone when you don’t see or hear from them in awhil...
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    Tire collection event set
    Local News
    Tire collection event set
    Marcie 
    Jun 29, 2019
    SMETHPORT — PA CleanWays of McKean County will hold a tire recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon on July 20 at the Smethport Borough shed on U.S. Route ...
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    Child seat checks set
    Local News, News
    Child seat checks set
    Marcie 
    May 13, 2019
    PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Pennsylvania State Police will be conducting child passenger safety seat checks in the coming weeks. In McKean County, checks will ...
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    ACS makes appeal for volunteer drivers
    Local News
    ACS makes appeal for volunteer drivers
    Marcie 
    May 02, 2019
    Officials with the American Cancer Society have announced that more volunteer drivers are needed to help with the transport of people to doctor appoin...
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    Bradford man arrested on forgery allegations
    Bradford, Crime, Local News, ...
    Bradford man arrested on forgery allegations
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 30, 2019
    A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail after being accused of cashing two fraudulent checks and stealing money from a Bradford business. Curtis D. Ho...
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    Child safety seat check points set in Coudersport, Emporium
    Local News
    Child safety seat check points set in Coudersport, Emporium
    Marcie 
    Apr 30, 2019
    Pennsylvania state police have announced two upcoming child passenger safety seat checkpoints, one in Coudersport and one in Emporium. The goal of the...
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    How hiring managers can catch lies on a resume
    Jobs
    How hiring managers can catch lies on a resume
    Eric Titner 
    Apr 16, 2019
    As a hiring manager, almost nothing is as important as ensuring that your company has unfettered access to the best available talent in your industry ...
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    Identity theft case against Bradford man bound to court
    Crime, News
    Identity theft case against Bradford man bound to court
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 11, 2019
    A Bradford man accused of filing the alleged victim’s taxes for three years, then stealing part of the returns, had his case bound to McKean County Co...
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    Current Events Club establishes fund at BRMC
    Local News, News
    Current Events Club establishes fund at BRMC
    Photo submitted 
    Mar 11, 2019
    Timothy J. Finan, president, chief executive officer, Upper Allegheny Health System, Bradford Regional Medical Center, second from left, accepts a $5,...
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    CASA officials speak to Smethport club
    Local News, News, Online Features
    CASA officials speak to Smethport club
    FRAN DE LANCEY Era Correspondent delancey401@yahoo.com 
    Jan 24, 2019
    SMETHPORT — Officials of CASA of McKean County were guests of Smethport Rotarians Tuesday and presented information about this program that trains vol...
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    Cruisin’ Into Christmas winning parade entries announced
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Cruisin’ Into Christmas winning parade entries announced
    Dec 04, 2018
    The winners for the 10th annual Cruisin’ Into Christmas parade were announced on Monday. Kara Kennedy, executive director of the Bradford Area Chamber...
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
    Lifestyles, Local News, Local Sports, ...
    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
    By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
    August 2, 2025
    Mast crops are spotty this year, except for acorns. Soft mast, like apples and wild cherries, seems to be minimal to none in most areas. Soft mast blo...
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    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    August 2, 2025
    EXCITED: It's August — are you getting excited for the fabulous events in McKean County during this back-to-school month? It's Festa Italiana in Bradf...
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    Drilling pilot holes
    Lifestyles
    Drilling pilot holes
    August 2, 2025
    Dear Heloise: When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a...
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    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    Lifestyles
    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    August 2, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I made a terrible mistake moving 2,000 miles across the country to be closer to my grandchildren. In the past, I have always noticed my son...
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    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    Local News
    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    August 2, 2025
    EMPORIUM — Educational programs are on tap today at Sizerville State Park. Tracks and Traces is set for 3 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center. H...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    National Sports
    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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