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    From oil changes to brotherhood: Local men to gather at ‘Forge Night’
    Local News, News
    From oil changes to brotherhood: Local men to gather at ‘Forge Night’
    May 09, 2025
    At 6:30 p.m. Monday, the parking lot of Open Arms Community Church, 71 Congress St., won’t just be full of cars — it’ll be full of men learning how to...
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    Special Mass for Pope Leo set for Monday
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    Special Mass for Pope Leo set for Monday
    May 09, 2025
    ERIE — A special Mass for Pope Leo XIV will be celebrated by Bishop Lawrence T. Persico at 5:15 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St., E...
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    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    May 09, 2025
    The selection of Pope Leo XIV — the former CardinalRobert Prevost— as the firstU.S.-born leader of theCatholic Churchhas great potential to energize C...
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    ELDRED: Camp seeks cash for repairs
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    ELDRED: Camp seeks cash for repairs
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    May 08, 2025
    ELDRED — For the last 31 years, Camp Penuel East has provided a special, week-long time of worship for children seeking to learn more about Christ in ...
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    Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
    News, World
    Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
    NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press 
    May 08, 2025
    VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and di...
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    Francis, Wortman named to Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State boys basketball teams
    Basketball, Local Sports, Sports
    Francis, Wortman named to Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State boys basketball teams
    May 07, 2025
    The 2024-25 all-state boys basketball teams have been announced, and Otto-Eldred’s Landon Francis and ECC’s Wil Wortman were both recognized. Nominate...
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    ‘Round the Square: Organ donation and the pope
    News, Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: Organ donation and the pope
    May 06, 2025
    POPE: By most accounts, Pope Francis was known as a good hearted man. As cardinal, when he was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was issued an organ donor car...
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    Heeding the call
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    Heeding the call
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    May 05, 2025
    Since he was a young boy, John Kearns felt called toward a life of serving others. Kearns has been very active throughout the Bradford community throu...
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    As we look to a new pope, don’t think that Christ plays politics
    Opinion, Сolumns
    As we look to a new pope, don’t think that Christ plays politics
    PATRICK TUOHEY Kansas City Star 
    Apr 23, 2025
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TNS) — The passing ofPope Francisand the conclave to elect a successor will fascinate many Americans. There are already articles lis...
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    Francis was the right pope for a declining church
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Francis was the right pope for a declining church
    DAVID MILLS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Apr 22, 2025
    PITTSBURGH (TNS) — "It's true that if you venture out onto the street, the same thing could happen to you as could happen to anyone: you could have an...
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    Pope Francis tributes flood in from Pennsylvania congressional delegation, Gov. Josh Shapiro
    News, PA State News, World
    Pope Francis tributes flood in from Pennsylvania congressional delegation, Gov. Josh Shapiro
    BENJAMIN KAIL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Apr 22, 2025
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — Pennsylvania's representatives on Capitol Hill honored the life and inclusive papacy of Pope Francis, whose death at 88 the day aft...
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    Pope Francis dies Monday at 88; local reaction to pope’s passing
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    Pope Francis dies Monday at 88; local reaction to pope’s passing
    Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 21, 2025
    Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff, passed Monday morning at the age of 88. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a son of Italian immigrants, i...
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    Pope Francis’ legacy of mercy and compassion
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pope Francis’ legacy of mercy and compassion
    Apr 21, 2025
    AsJorge Mario Bergoglioprepared to assume the papacy, he chose a new name: Francis. That choice was a tribute toSt. Francisof Assisi and set the stage...
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    RIDGWAY: Successful Hop ‘N Shop welcomes spring
    Local News, News
    RIDGWAY: Successful Hop ‘N Shop welcomes spring
    MARILYN SECCO DuBois Courier Express 
    Apr 17, 2025
    RIDGWAY — Hundreds of children flocked to the carnival grounds for the fourth annual 10,000 Easter Egg Hunt to kick off the start of Hop ‘N Shop in Ri...
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    SMETHPORT: ‘Son-rise Service’ Sunday
    Local News, News
    SMETHPORT: ‘Son-rise Service’ Sunday
    Apr 15, 2025
    SMETHPORT — Regular Baptist Church invites the public to its celebration of Easter at its “Son-rise Service” at 8 a.m. Sunday. “We thank Him for His w...
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    You shouldn’t buy a piece of a saint. Catholic Church denounces online sale of Carlo Acutis relics
    News, World
    You shouldn’t buy a piece of a saint. Catholic Church denounces online sale of Carlo Acutis relics
    SILVIA STELLACCI and GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO Associated Press 
    Apr 07, 2025
    ASSISI, Italy (AP) — With the upcoming canonization of its first millennial saint, the Catholic Church has turned to police in Italy to investigate th...
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    BACA hopes to buy First United Methodist Church
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    BACA hopes to buy First United Methodist Church
    Savannah Barr savannah.m.barr@gmail.com 
    Apr 04, 2025
    There’s no place like home. After years of renting space in First United Methodist Church, Bradford Area Christian Academy hopes to stay put. “We are ...
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    Evangelical exchange
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    Evangelical exchange
    Apr 04, 2025
    First Baptist Church of Bradford and Open Arms Community Church have swapped sacred spaces just in time for a significant service in the Christian fai...
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    Abbott, Kerner-Arnett to receive BCPAC’s 2025 Jackie Award
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    Abbott, Kerner-Arnett to receive BCPAC’s 2025 Jackie Award
    Mar 26, 2025
    Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center (BCPAC) announced Kevin Abbott and Diane Kerner-Arnett will both receive the organization’s Jackie Award,...
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    PORT ALLEGANY: Upcoming Lenten luncheons
    Local News, News
    PORT ALLEGANY: Upcoming Lenten luncheons
    Mar 05, 2025
    PORT ALLEGANY — Representatives of the Port Allegany Ministerium announced upcoming noontime Lenten services at Port Allegany United Methodist Church,...
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    ‘Round the Square: A tornado swept through Bradford
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: A tornado swept through Bradford
    July 30, 2025
    TWISTER: The July 2, 1953, Era headline was eye-catching — "Twister Causes Damage in 6th Ward." The subheadline grabbed attention — "Intense Winds Sna...
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    Installing extra handrails for stairs
    Lifestyles
    Installing extra handrails for stairs
    July 30, 2025
    Dear Heloise: We live in a trilevel house and have seven steps going up and seven steps going down. My husband installed a second handrail opposite th...
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    Husband’s about-face may have come too late
    Lifestyles
    Husband’s about-face may have come too late
    July 30, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: For nearly 30 years, my husband and I shared a close, trusting marriage. Months ago, I caught him lying about meetings he was having with a...
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    Until next year
    Local News
    Until next year
    July 29, 2025
    Classic cars line Main Street during this year's final Summer Night in the Square. Each summer, Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center (BCPAC) p...
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    Two teams, one Classic, all heart
    Football, Local Sports
    Two teams, one Classic, all heart
    By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
    July 29, 2025
    If there’s one thing to be said about football players, they face their on-field challenges without hesitation or retreat. Funds raised by the annual ...
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    Ladies Golf Tournament to Benefit CASA of McKean County set for Aug 9
    Local Sports
    Ladies Golf Tournament to Benefit CASA of McKean County set for Aug 9
    Jo Wankel 
    July 29, 2025
    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of McKean County is pleased to partner with the Pennhills Club for the Fourth Annual ‘Golf Fore Kids’ Ladies ...
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