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ERIE (AP) — The Roman Catholic bishop of Erie has announced the opening of the canonization process for Gertrude Barber, founder of what is now called...

The Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will hold its annual Christmas cookie house from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday at the fire stat...

The good boys and girls of Bradford had more than sugarplums dancing in their heads Monday at the “Santa Nights” event hosted by Wright’s Music Shed, ...

Reindeer, a sleigh, snowmen, penguins, candles, carolers, elves and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus — these are just some of the eye-catching decorati...

This year, 150 families and 84 seniors will have a gift to open on Christmas morning, thanks to the generosity of the Bradford community. That’s how m...

Saturday events: 8 — 11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa — Beefeaters Restaurant 11 a.m. - “Polar Express” showing at Main Street Moviehouse 11 a.m. — 2 p.m....

Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas complete with carolers and traditional holiday treats, while you shop for some last minute gifts for your loved ones ...

On Dec. 23, Michael Morton will bring Santa and his reindeer to spread some Christmas cheer at Bradford Area Public Library. Santa and His Reindeer wi...

COUDERSPORT — Sweden Valley United Methodist Church will host an Advent Luncheon on from noon to 1 p.m. today. This is an interdenominational communit...

PORT ALLEGANY — Open Arms Church will host its Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in Port Allegany on Dec. 14. “We look forward to this even...

The Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center will once again present “A Dickens Christmas” as part of Bradford’s annual Old Fashioned Christmas from 11...

On Sunday, Bradford seniors will have a chance to see some Christmas lights, enjoy refreshments and each other’s company, and be dazzled by live holid...

Poetry: Francis Wolfe Haight of Kane has submitted a collection of poems for our enjoyment. We will be sharing some of her work today and later during...

COUDERSPORT — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Coudersport will host an Advent Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. A free will offering will be taken...

As part of its Christmas Eve’s Eve service, Open Arms Church will be presenting a Christmas skit entitled “Virtual Reality vs. The Truth.” This specia...

The Bradford Area Public Library will host several activities for young children throughout the month of December. • Story Seekers will meet from 11 a...

The Concert Choir of Elk County will present “Hasten to the Manger” for two audiences in Elk County in December. The first performance will be at 7:30...

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 26 Chautauqua Place, is hosting a community Thanksgiving Day celebration. On Thursday, a worship service will b...

SMETHPORT — Cory Dart of Boy Scout Troop 501 in Smethport is now officially an Eagle scout. Cory, the son of Keith and Kelly Dart of Keating Township,...

The Bradford Area Ministerium is sponsoring a Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Ascension, 26 Chautauqua Place. Th...