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Crime, News

Bradford man to serve prison term for firearm, unauthorized use of vehicle cases

RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com

Jun 01, 2018

SMETHPORT — A Bradford man was sentenced Thursday in McKean County Court to a term in state prison for a firearms allegation and allegations he drove ...

Local & Social

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Local Sports

Lady Owls ready to play as 2025-26 season begins

By JO WANKEL - Era Sports Writer

December 9, 2025

The Bradford Lady Owls, currently 1-1 on the season, are working hard on the court in practice and during game time. While the team is young, having l...

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Local Sports

Fretz boys beat Punxsy

Jo Wankel

December 9, 2025

Fretz boys basketball pulled off the sweep Tuesday night at home vs Punxsutawney. The 7th grade boys won 33-15. Leading the way for the Owls was Eli H...

Local News, Outdoors

Pathways to a winter wonderland

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

December 9, 2025

Get ready to explore a winter wonderland, courtesy of volunteers with Willow Creek Snowmobile Club. Thanks to months of preparation, the club’s trail ...

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Local News

Rafter roams winter woods

December 9, 2025

Lisa Goodman of West Washington Street in Bradford spied this group of more than 30 turkeys in her yard. Turkeys gather in large groups — called flock...

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Local News

Who will enforce county ordinances?

Sara Furlong

December 9, 2025

SMETHPORT — Residents might say “ordinance” is the word of the year in McKean County. As industrial developers like Swift Current Energy of Massachuse...

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