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    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
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    Sep 15, 2020
    The American Association of University Women – Bradford Branch met in September at the Church of the Nazarene. After the group enjoyed a casual box pi...
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    SBA hosts virtual event to honor America’s small businesses
    Local News
    SBA hosts virtual event to honor America’s small businesses
    Marcie 
    Sep 12, 2020
    WASHINGTON — SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced the kick-off for National Small Business Week2020. The virtual event, rescheduled from May du...
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    Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services Inc. board to meet
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    Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services Inc. board to meet
    Marcie 
    Sep 12, 2020
    The September meeting of the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services Inc. board of directors will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17. For more information, call 814-...
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    Commissioners accept housing grant
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    Commissioners accept housing grant
    FRAN DE LANCEY delancey401@yahoo.com 
    Sep 09, 2020
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Commissioners on Tuesday accepted the Emergency Solutions Grant of $180,525 via the Pennsylvania Department of Community...
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    Emergency food, shelter program applications available
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    Emergency food, shelter program applications available
    Marcie 
    Sep 09, 2020
    McKean County has been awarded funding in direct federal funding under Phase 36 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). This award will supp...
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    Many students will be left behind
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Many students will be left behind
    STEVEN WILF, Tribune News Service 
    Sep 08, 2020
    The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated a tremendous gap between students who have access to the technology for distance learning and those who don’t. ...
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    Two injured in blaze at Hull’s Hotel in Smethport
    Local News, Online Features
    Two injured in blaze at Hull’s Hotel in Smethport
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 06, 2020
    Two people were injured in a blaze Saturday evening at Hull’s Hotel on Main Street of Smethport. Ridgway-based state police fire marshal Cpl. Greg Ago...
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    Asinger named executive director of Leadership McKean
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    Asinger named executive director of Leadership McKean
    Marcie 
    Sep 05, 2020
    Leadership McKean’s board of directors announced Friday that Kristin Asinger has been named executive director of the program. “As Leadership McKean c...
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    Export event to be held online
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    Export event to be held online
    Marcie 
    Sep 03, 2020
    RIDGWAY — This year’s “Bringing the World to PA,” the annual event featuring information about exporting internationally, will be presented virtually ...
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    Suicide Awareness Month event includes walk, speaker
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    Suicide Awareness Month event includes walk, speaker
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    Sep 02, 2020
    In recognition of Suicide Awareness Month, Rays of Hope will be hosting a virtual walk and speaking event to promote suicide awareness and prevention....
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    Google is getting grabby
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Google is getting grabby
    Nicholas Waddy Special to The ERA 
    Aug 31, 2020
    Everyone knows that the Declaration of Independence guarantees Americans “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” but less well known is the fac...
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    RTS for Aug. 31, 2020
    Bradford, News, Round the Square
    RTS for Aug. 31, 2020
    Aug 31, 2020
    GOOD NATURED PENNSYLVANIANS: The DCNR has a spotlight segment in its regular newsletters that highlights individuals who are “passionate about outdoor...
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    Wellsville pipeline contractor Otis Eastern acquired by Atlanta corporation
    Local News, Online Features
    Wellsville pipeline contractor Otis Eastern acquired by Atlanta corporation
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    Aug 28, 2020
    WELLSVILLE, N.Y. — Pipeline contractor Otis Eastern Service of Wellsville will be acquired by Artera Services of Atlanta, a large provider of infrastr...
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    Penelec installing new automated Tripsaver devices to reduce duration of power outages
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Penelec installing new automated Tripsaver devices to reduce duration of power outages
    Aug 27, 2020
    ERIE — The Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., plans to install about 2,000 automated “TripSaver” reclosing de...
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    Saint-Gobain, Sizemore recognized with manufacturing leadership awards
    Business
    Saint-Gobain, Sizemore recognized with manufacturing leadership awards
    Marcie 
    Aug 25, 2020
    PORT ALLEGANY — Saint-Gobain North America recently announced that it has been recognized with three Manufacturing Leadership Awards by the Manufactur...
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    Otto Twp. Cemetery association looking for volunteer
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    Otto Twp. Cemetery association looking for volunteer
    JIM MILLER jmakalefty@yahoo.com 
    Aug 25, 2020
    DUKE CENTER — Otto Township residents are once again exhibiting the small-town spirit of volunteerism and cooperation. In addition to the generous gif...
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    Local treatment centers recognized in national publication
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    Local treatment centers recognized in national publication
    KATE DAY SAGER 
    Aug 25, 2020
    kdsager@bradfordera.com Two local drug and alcohol treatment centers were recently recognized as among America’s best addiction treatment centers in 2...
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    Will Bills seek a new naming rights partner?
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    Will Bills seek a new naming rights partner?
    CHUCK POLLOCK Special to The Era 
    Aug 25, 2020
    My first day at the Times Herald was Jan. 2, 1973. But, to get acclimated, over three weeks prior I was in Buffalo for a sports overnighter with the m...
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    One way to help small businesses survive
    Opinion, Сolumns
    One way to help small businesses survive
    Aug 24, 2020
    The coronavirus pandemic has thrust millions of American small businesses into crisis mode, as they scramble for the cash they need to get through to ...
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    Veilleux named to county economic development position
    Local News
    Veilleux named to county economic development position
    Marcie 
    Aug 22, 2020
    SMETHPORT — Bob Veilleux has been named to fill the economic development liaison position. Veilleux is a lifelong resident of McKean County who has se...
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    Here comes the sun
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    Here comes the sun
    Sunflower Festival returns to Kane
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    August 20, 2025
    KANE – Get ready to soak up the “sonshine” at the Second annual Sunflower Festival, happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Wilds Sonshine Factory, 3...
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    WellNow offers tips on healthy school year
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    WellNow offers tips on healthy school year
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    August 20, 2025
    It's not just students and teachers gearing up for back-to-school, there are all kinds of germs and bugs just waiting to be passed around. Nicholas Cu...
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    Bradford man jailed for alleged strangulation
    Crime, Local News
    Bradford man jailed for alleged strangulation
    August 20, 2025
    A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail for allegedly strangling two women during confrontations Aug. 17. Montana Moore, 27, of 14 Cherry St., is char...
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    Registration open for 12th Annual Boys and Girls Golf Team Scramble
    Local Sports
    Registration open for 12th Annual Boys and Girls Golf Team Scramble
    Jo Wankel 
    August 20, 2025
    The Bradford Owls Golf Boosters are sponsoring the 12th Annual Boys and Girls Golf Team Scramble on Sunday, August 24th at Pine Acres. Tee off will be...
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    Public urged to share info related to boy’s death
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    Public urged to share info related to boy’s death
    August 20, 2025
    SMETHPORT — To assist in the investigation of the Aug. 14 death of 2-year-old Oakley Hedlund of Bradford, members of the public are asked to provide a...
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    Duke Center food pantry open Tuesday
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    Duke Center food pantry open Tuesday
    August 20, 2025
    DUKE CENTER — The Duke Center United Methodist Church Food Pantry will be open 10 a.m. to noon and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 26 Oil Valley Road. Pre-r...
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