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    Chance for flash flooding this afternoon
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    Chance for flash flooding this afternoon
    July 31, 2025
    The U.S. National Weather Service announced this morning that thunderstorms with especially heavy rain are possible this afternoon and evening. The he...
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    Poulson defrocked by Vatican
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    Poulson defrocked by Vatican
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 18, 2019
    Former Bradford Central Christian High School teacher David Poulson has been defrocked by the Vatican. Poulson, who had served as a priest since 1979,...
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    VanSickle delivers letter calling for justice to Vatican
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    VanSickle delivers letter calling for justice to Vatican
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 21, 2019
    A message in Italian on the front of an envelope. A man who traveled more than 4,500 miles to make a plea for transparency from the man considered to ...
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    ‘Predator priest’ Poulson sent to prison
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    ‘Predator priest’ Poulson sent to prison
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 11, 2019
    Former Bradford Central Christian teacher David Poulson was sentenced Friday in Jefferson County Court to 2 ½ to 14 years in state prison for his repe...
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    Former Bradford priest pleads guilty in sexual assault case
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    Former Bradford priest pleads guilty in sexual assault case
    Oct 17, 2018
    A former Bradford priest who was criminally charged for allegations he sexually abused or attempted to sexually abuse two boys has pleaded guilty. Dav...
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    Former Bradford priest arrested Poulson charged in Jefferson County with indecent assault
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    Former Bradford priest arrested Poulson charged in Jefferson County with indecent assault
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    May 09, 2018
    A priest and former Bradford Central Christian High School teacher has been arrested on indecent assault allegations filed in Jefferson County. The Re...
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    Bradford native recounts abuse at BCC
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    Bradford native recounts abuse at BCC
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 09, 2018
    It’s been 36 years since Jim VanSickle spoke to Father David Poulson. The next time the Bradford Central Christian High School graduate sees the pries...
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    Still time to apply: Foundation seeks apps to assist Northeast Potter County
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    Still time to apply: Foundation seeks apps to assist Northeast Potter County
    July 31, 2025
    SAYRE — The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, through its Northeastern Potter Economic Development Association (NEPEDA) Fund, seeks proposals f...
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    Ag Progress Days showcase advanced tech, animal health, invasives
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    July 31, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — A new initiative aimed at developing emerging and advanced technologies to enhance food production, agricultural ecosystems and natu...
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    ‘Change Making Change’
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    ‘Change Making Change’
    July 31, 2025
    A check for $780 was presented to Joe Doriguzzi, center, manager at the Friendship Table , by Connie Shanks on behalf of the Bradford Creative and Per...
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    Kids and Cancer run a roaring success
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    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    July 31, 2025
    Sometimes, the loudest engines can carry the softest hearts. The 28th Annual Kids and Cancer Benefit Run returned to the area July 26, drawing nearly ...
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    Steelers training camp battles: Jaylen Warren, Payton Wilson hold on to roles; Yahya Black pushes for time
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    CHRISTOPHER CARTER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    July 31, 2025
    (TNS) —At the start of Steelers training camp, we focused on five key camp battles we'd watch. Now that we're a full week into training camp with six ...
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    Penn State football: 5 biggest questions as training camp opens
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