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    PUC: Watch for notices from electric distribution companies
    Local News
    PUC: Watch for notices from electric distribution companies
    Marcie 
    Feb 17, 2021
    HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reminded consumers to be on alert for notices from their electric distribution companies notif...
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    Department of Banking and Securities aids consumers through pandemic
    Local News
    Department of Banking and Securities aids consumers through pandemic
    Marcie 
    Dec 26, 2020
    HARRISBURG — The Department of Banking and Securities responded to nearly 5,000 complaints and inquiries about financial transactions, companies, or p...
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    Otto-Eldred student entrepreneurs sell first products
    Business
    Otto-Eldred student entrepreneurs sell first products
    BARB CLOSE bmdclose@hotmail.com 
    Dec 12, 2020
    DUKE CENTER — The Otto-Eldred agricultural business class sold its products through a new business called The Rustic Duck Co. The AG business class is...
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    PUC 2019-20 investigations identify utility and consumer savings
    Bradford, Local News, News
    PUC 2019-20 investigations identify utility and consumer savings
    Oct 12, 2020
    HARRISBURG — Recommendations from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) Bureau of Audits identified $1.0 million and $8.6 million in pr...
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    PUC enhances utility protections
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    PUC enhances utility protections
    Marcie 
    Oct 09, 2020
    HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today adopted a series of enhanced consumer protections intended to safeguard families a...
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    State attorney general stops Northwest Bank from aggressive debt-collection practices
    Local News
    State attorney general stops Northwest Bank from aggressive debt-collection practices
    ERIE TIMES-NEWS 
    Aug 20, 2020
    The state Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday ordered Northwest Bank to refrain from using aggressive collection practices on car loans, State Atto...
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    Agriculture Department warns consumers to report unsolicited, mislabeled seeds received by mail
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Agriculture Department warns consumers to report unsolicited, mislabeled seeds received by mail
    Jul 31, 2020
    HARRISBURG — On Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding warned consumers to properly discard and report unordered and mislabeled seeds shipped...
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    PUC reminds consumers of June 1 changes for utility electric energy prices
    Bradford, Local News, News
    PUC reminds consumers of June 1 changes for utility electric energy prices
    May 30, 2020
    HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminded consumers that most electric distribution companies (EDCs) across the state wil...
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    Empty shelves at the store? Extension webinar to focus on where to find food
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Empty shelves at the store? Extension webinar to focus on where to find food
    May 07, 2020
    UNIVERSITY PARK — The novel coronavirus has changed many facets of everyday life, including how families shop for food. Many consumers are facing limi...
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    AG Shapiro: Travel, event refund policies must be honored during COVID-19 emergency
    Bradford, Coronavirus, Local News, ...
    AG Shapiro: Travel, event refund policies must be honored during COVID-19 emergency
    May 06, 2020
    HARRISBURG — On Tuesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro urged businesses to honor their promised refund policies for customers who had their trips and ...
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    Tips for Pennsylvanians receiving paper stimulus checks
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Tips for Pennsylvanians receiving paper stimulus checks
    Apr 23, 2020
    HARRISBURG — The Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is providing recommendations for Pennsylvanians receiving their stimulus checks, known as...
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    PUC discusses telephone discount Lifeline program
    Coronavirus, Local News
    PUC discusses telephone discount Lifeline program
    Marcie 
    Apr 16, 2020
    HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission encouraged consumers across the state, especially those most vulnerable to social isolation, t...
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    PUC urges consumers to seek out resources for affordability
    Coronavirus, Local News
    PUC urges consumers to seek out resources for affordability
    Marcie 
    Apr 10, 2020
    HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is urging consumers to understand the resources and options available to help keep utility ser...
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    DePasquale to follow up on PUC’s no-shutoff order to utilities
    Coronavirus, Local News
    DePasquale to follow up on PUC’s no-shutoff order to utilities
    Marcie 
    Apr 03, 2020
    HARRISBURG — On Thursday, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said he will follow up with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to ensure no custom...
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    PUC urges homeowners to delay digging during COVID-19 emergency
    Coronavirus, Local News
    PUC urges homeowners to delay digging during COVID-19 emergency
    Marcie 
    Mar 31, 2020
    HARRISBURG — In conjunction with April’s recognition of National Safe Digging Month, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reminded consumers, bu...
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    PUC provides tips on telemarketing sales
    Coronavirus, Local News
    PUC provides tips on telemarketing sales
    Marcie 
    Mar 26, 2020
    HARRISBURG — In this time of heightened stress, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reminds consumers to remain vigilant when discussing energy...
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    Era providing free access to online news due to COVID-19
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Era providing free access to online news due to COVID-19
    Mar 16, 2020
    Due to nearly constant news developments relating to the COVID-19 coronavirus, The Bradford Era is providing free access to its online news updates as...
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    Tips to avoid coronavirus financial scams
    Local News
    Tips to avoid coronavirus financial scams
    Marcie 
    Mar 13, 2020
    HARRISBURG — As the nation continues to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Banking and Securities is urging Pennsylvanians to be...
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    Consumer tool created to combat coronavirus price gouging
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Consumer tool created to combat coronavirus price gouging
    Mar 09, 2020
    HARRISBURG — On Friday, Attorney General Shapiro alerted Pennsylvania consumers and businesses about price gouging protections under Gov. Tom Wolf’s C...
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    RTS for Feb. 1
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    RTS for Feb. 1
    Feb 01, 2020
    Consumer Reports studies: Consumers have changed the way they communicate with companies that provide unsatisfactory service. According to the January...
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    Pa. fish commissioners amend rules on stocking Class A trout waters
    Local News, News, Outdoors
    Pa. fish commissioners amend rules on stocking Class A trout waters
    July 30, 2025
    After tabling the issue in April, the Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission voted earlier this week on changes that could allow stocking ...
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    Cosper wins Junior AAA singles, receives scholarship
    National Sports, Outdoors
    Cosper wins Junior AAA singles, receives scholarship
    Jo Wankel 
    July 30, 2025
    Photo submitted Brayden Cosper of Smethport shoots during a competition in Sparta, Ill. recently. Cosper claimed first in the Junior AAA division and ...
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    Laughter, illusions, local musicians
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    Laughter, illusions, local musicians
    Added to Kinzua Rocks the Wake lineup
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    July 30, 2025
    Kinzua Rocks the Wake is leveling up this Labor Day weekend, adding comedy, magic and beachside tunes to its already jaw-dropping lineup of water stun...
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    Preserving the past
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    Preserving the past
    July 30, 2025
    The Annual Allegheny Mountain Engine and Implement Association Engine Show, always held the fourth weekend in July, staged its 47th edition July 25 to...
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    Dog days of summer
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    Dog days of summer
    July 30, 2025
    High heat and humidity in the area lately has been hard on pets and people alike. Spying lots of panting pooches? That’s because dogs pant primarily t...
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    National Night Out set Tuesday in Bradford
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    National Night Out set Tuesday in Bradford
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    July 30, 2025
    Firetrucks, police dogs, a caricature artist, bounce houses, a bevy of emergency responders — National Night Out in Bradford will be a dream come true...
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