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    Rain causing issues for house on Barbour Street
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    Rain causing issues for house on Barbour Street
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 27, 2021
    One Bradford homeowner is at a loss: the rains this summer have made an already serious problem one that has her concerned for the future of her home....
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    City Council approves replacement of recycling equipment
    News
    City Council approves replacement of recycling equipment
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 14, 2021
    A new can sorter for the City of Bradford’s recycling program has been obtained, at no cost to the city. On Tuesday, Bradford City Council approved a ...
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    Pool to open on abbreviated schedule due to lack of lifeguards
    News, Online Features
    Pool to open on abbreviated schedule due to lack of lifeguards
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 04, 2021
    Barcroft Pool at Callahan Park opens Saturday, despite a significant hole in the lifeguard roster. Six guards were able to commit to the schedule, whi...
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    What city residents should know for Christmas trees, shoveling
    Local News
    What city residents should know for Christmas trees, shoveling
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 26, 2020
    Winter’s moving in and the holiday season is moving out. Bradford City officials shared information on what residents need to know when disposing of t...
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    Bradford City not anticipating budget increase
    Local News
    Bradford City not anticipating budget increase
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 30, 2020
    Bradford City is not anticipating a budget increase in 2021. City Administrator Chris Lucco outlined the city’s overall budget at a work session Tuesd...
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    Ice rink open for hockey, skating fun
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    Ice rink open for hockey, skating fun
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 03, 2019
    Winter weather brings to mind outdoor fun, and the Callahan Park ice rink is open for the season. According to Department of Parks and Public Works Di...
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    Bradford City Council approves increase of garbage rates for 2020
    Local News
    Bradford City Council approves increase of garbage rates for 2020
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 13, 2019
    Bradford City Council members handled various points of business, including raising rates for garbage pickup service within city limits, during the re...
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    Roadwork, projects gearing up in City of Bradford
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    Roadwork, projects gearing up in City of Bradford
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 09, 2019
    Spring is settling in to Bradford, and the construction season is officially underway. On Wednesday, city parks and public works director Chip Comilla...
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    The cold lingers on
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    The cold lingers on
    JOELLEN WANKEL Era Reporter erajoellenw@gmail.com 
    Jan 31, 2019
    The wind chill warning remains in effect for the area until 9 a.m. Friday. As the cold continues to grip the area, the National Weather Service in Sta...
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    Christmas tree recycling available at Bradford DPW
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Christmas tree recycling available at Bradford DPW
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 03, 2019
    For those who haven’t dragged their dried-out real Christmas trees out of their homes yet, there is still plenty of time to drop them off to be used f...
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    Historic trolley rail is unique acquisition for Landmark
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Historic trolley rail is unique acquisition for Landmark
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 27, 2018
    What weighs approximately 40 pounds, is covered in rust and is probably one of the more intriguing acquisitions received by Bradford Landmark Society?...
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    Paving set on Davis and Elm streets
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Paving set on Davis and Elm streets
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 16, 2018
    Paving will take place over the next week on portions of Davis and Elm streets in the city. Starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, a crew will mill — or remove ...
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    Electronics recycling event set in Bradford
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Electronics recycling event set in Bradford
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 15, 2018
    The City of Bradford will be holding an electronics recycling event on Aug. 24 in the parking lot of the St. Francis Catholic Church. The event begins...
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    Official: Crumbling section of East Main ‘isn’t getting worse’
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Official: Crumbling section of East Main ‘isn’t getting worse’
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 28, 2018
    Bradford officials have been monitoring the crumbling section of East Main Street near the Eagles Club, and noted the damage hasn’t progressed. On Fri...
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    Callahan pool to open Saturday
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Callahan pool to open Saturday
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 14, 2018
    It’s official — Barcroft Pool at Callahan Park will open on Saturday afternoon. Parks and public works director Chip Comilla said Wednesday that the l...
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    Section of East Main Street crumbling
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Section of East Main Street crumbling
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 12, 2018
    A section of East Main Street near the Eagles Club is crumbling, and has been blocked off by Bradford City streets department officials. Chip Comilla,...
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    Traffic light at busy Bradford intersection to be repaired
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Traffic light at busy Bradford intersection to be repaired
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 28, 2018
    The blinking traffic light at the intersection of Main, East Main and High streets hasn’t brought many complaints to city officials. In fact, Chip Com...
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    Bradford council approves 2018 raises on first reading
    Local News, News
    Bradford council approves 2018 raises on first reading
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 14, 2017
    (Editor’s note: While the wages in the story in Wednesday’s Era were correct, the amount for the raises were not. The numbers were based on 2016 salar...
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    Ice skating season well underway in Bradford
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Ice skating season well underway in Bradford
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 30, 2017
    Ice skating season is well underway in the Callahan Park ice rink, where several hundred residents visit each week to skate or play hockey. In fact, 3...
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    ‘Round the Square for Jan. 4, 2017
    News, Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square for Jan. 4, 2017
    Jan 04, 2017
    GOOD-BYE TREES: Sigh. The holidays are over, and we’re all taking down our Christmas trees. If you live in Bradford City and are looking at where you ...
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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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