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    Pastor Thomas Pierotti to retire from Emanuel Lutheran Church
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    Pastor Thomas Pierotti to retire from Emanuel Lutheran Church
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    Aug 24, 2020
    After eight years of service, Pastor Thomas Pierotti will be retiring from his post at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, effective Aug. 30. In 1972, Pierot...
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    Waterman named new pastor at Grace Lutheran
    Local News
    Waterman named new pastor at Grace Lutheran
    Marcie 
    Dec 23, 2019
    The Rev. William D. Waterman was installed as the new pastor at Grace Lutheran Church of Bradford on Dec. 1. This is Waterman’s first call in the Luth...
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    Ascension to open doors for Thanksgiving meal
    Local News, News
    Ascension to open doors for Thanksgiving meal
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 21, 2018
    For close to a decade, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension has opened its doors to all in need of food and fellowship on Thanksgiving Day. Ascension...
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    Service at Temple B’Nai Israel remembers Pittsburgh shooting victims
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Service at Temple B’Nai Israel remembers Pittsburgh shooting victims
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 03, 2018
    OLEAN, N.Y. — A number of faiths mourned together Friday during Shabbat, or sabbath services, at Temple B’Nai Israel in remembrance of the victims of ...
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    Lewis Run is blessed with blessing boxes
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Lewis Run is blessed with blessing boxes
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 25, 2018
    One of the first things Rev. Ken Duffy asked members of his new church, Evans Memorial United Methodist Church, when he arrived last summer was what t...
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    Gethsemane Lutheran Church presents check for mission trip
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Gethsemane Lutheran Church presents check for mission trip
    Era photo by Pam Fischer 
    Sep 11, 2018
    The Gethsemane Lutheran Church of Port Allegany has presented Caroline Wise, Port Allegany High School Class of 2018, a check in the amount of $2,000 ...
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    Smethport church marks 150 years
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Smethport church marks 150 years
    FRAN DE LANCEY Era Correspondent delancey401@yahoo.com 
    Jul 26, 2018
    SMETHPORT — This year marks the 150th anniversary of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Smethport. The church, a continuation of the old miss...
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    Large crowd participates in community – church event
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Large crowd participates in community – church event
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com 
    May 19, 2018
    Friday evening people filtered into the doors of the Open Arms Community Church with a little more than worship on their minds. Both congregation and ...
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    Hanukkah celebration slated for weekend in Bradford
    Local News, News
    Hanukkah celebration slated for weekend in Bradford
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 12, 2017
    While Hanukkah celebrations will be held privately at homes in the Olean, N.Y., community, Jews in the Bradford community plan to hold a short service...
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    An Open Table: Program being brought to McKean County
    Local News, News
    An Open Table: Program being brought to McKean County
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 26, 2017
    Imagine that you’re down on your luck. You’re not sure where to turn. In coming months, one option in McKean County could be taking a seat at The Open...
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    Hazel Hurst UMC to celebrate upgrades with service
    Local News, News
    Hazel Hurst UMC to celebrate upgrades with service
    Oct 12, 2017
    HAZEL HURST — The Hazel Hurst United Methodist Church will celebrate recent upgrades to the church in a rededication service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Former...
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    Solid Rock Fest propels down into Bradford Township on Sunday
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Solid Rock Fest propels down into Bradford Township on Sunday
    SIDNEY PERALTA Era reporter erasidneyp@gmail.com 
    Jul 19, 2017
    The Solid Rock Fest is offering a night of family friendly music and fun this upcoming Sunday at the Lions Club Park in West Branch. The story behind ...
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    Mortgage burning
    Lifestyles
    Mortgage burning
    Jan 30, 2017
    At the Sawyer Evangelical Church on Saturday evening, Roger Payne, one of 11 trustees, burns a copy of the mortgage that was taken out in 2003 and pai...
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    First United Methodist Church celebrates 140 years
    Local News, News
    First United Methodist Church celebrates 140 years
    Era photo by Wade Aiken 
    Nov 07, 2016
    From left, the Rev. Seth McClymonds Jr., lead pastor, the Rev. J. Patrick Lenox, Kane District superintendent of the Western Pennsylvania United Metho...
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    Allegany church faces issue of being too small for growing congregation
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Allegany church faces issue of being too small for growing congregation
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 05, 2016
    ALLEGANY, N.Y. — Over the past seven years, Pastor Sean Obergfell has watched his congregation swell from a small group of people to 550 members who n...
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    Trinity Lutheran Church in Smethport marking 125th anniversary this month
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Trinity Lutheran Church in Smethport marking 125th anniversary this month
    FRAN DE LANCEY Era Correspondent delancey401@yahoo.com 
    Oct 27, 2016
    SMETHPORT — The Trinity Lutheran Church in Smethport is 125 years old this month. To mark this milestone in ministry to the community, the congregatio...
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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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