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    Pennsylvania reports first human case of West Nile Virus in 2019
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Pennsylvania reports first human case of West Nile Virus in 2019
    Sep 19, 2019
    HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2019 has been detected in a Philadelphia resident. Samples...
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    DEP to begin control work for black flies
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    DEP to begin control work for black flies
    Marcie 
    Apr 19, 2019
    HARRISBURG — The Department of Environmental Protection will begin both aerial and backpack spraying on roughly 1,700 stream miles in 35 Pennsylvania ...
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    Water authority obtaining funds for new transmission main
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    Water authority obtaining funds for new transmission main
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 28, 2019
    The Bradford City Water Authority is working to obtain funding for the proposed redundant transmission main, a project that officials hope will preven...
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    ‘Round the Square –– 1/3/19
    News, Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square –– 1/3/19
    Jan 03, 2019
    RADON : The Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging Pennsylvanians to start off the new year by conducting a simple test of their homes ...
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    New fees for Pennsylvania public water systems to start in 2019
    Local News, News, Online Features
    New fees for Pennsylvania public water systems to start in 2019
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 25, 2018
    Starting in 2019, public water systems across Pennsylvania will be paying more in fees to the state Department of Environmental Protection. This inclu...
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    Committee OKs Causer bill for conventional oil, gas industry
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    Committee OKs Causer bill for conventional oil, gas industry
    May 01, 2018
    HARRISBURG — Citing its 160-year history of supplying valuable energy resources and practicing good environmental stewardship, Rep. Martin Causer, R-T...
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    DEP launches program to cap abandoned wells
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    DEP launches program to cap abandoned wells
    Jan 31, 2018
    HARRISBURG — The Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging private-sector partners to become Good Samaritans, by participating in a progra...
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    Court rules in favor of DEP, striking down parts of Highland Twp.’s charter
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    Court rules in favor of DEP, striking down parts of Highland Twp.’s charter
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 09, 2017
    For the second time, a court has struck down attempts by Highland Township residents to govern oil and gas operations within the township’s limits. La...
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    The joke is on Highland Township
    Guest Columns, Opinion
    The joke is on Highland Township
    MARTY ROBACKER WILDER Special to The Era 
    Apr 27, 2017
    Over the years, it has been fascinating to watch a David-and-Goliath situation play out in tiny Highland Township over an oil company's plan to drill ...
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    Gov. Wolf announces local project grants
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    Gov. Wolf announces local project grants
    Apr 22, 2017
    HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday that Mckean, Elk and Potter counties are receiving $8,650 in Environmental Education Grants from the state...
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    DEP gives Seneca go-ahead on Highland Twp. injection well
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    DEP gives Seneca go-ahead on Highland Twp. injection well
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 28, 2017
    The hotly contested Seneca Resources injection well in Highland Township has been given the green light, despite Highland Township’s home rule charter...
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    Local reps ‘hopeful’ after first meeting of crude advisory council
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    Local reps ‘hopeful’ after first meeting of crude advisory council
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 24, 2017
    “Hopefully, this is the beginning of a new day,” said Mark Cline, member and new vice chairman of the state’s Crude Development Advisory Council. The ...
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    Inspections still being done at Greentree Landfill
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    Inspections still being done at Greentree Landfill
    JOANN SELTZER Era Correspondent joannseltzer@gmail.com 
    Feb 22, 2017
    KERSEY — Advanced Disposal Inc., is working on the difficult process of returning to business after the loss of an employee two weeks ago. William Pie...
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    ‘Round the Square for Jan. 30
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square for Jan. 30
    Jan 30, 2017
    STATE TAXES: While there’s almost nothing we can count on more than the annual visit from the taxman, the animal comes back in slightly different form...
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    Wind turbines could start being built in Potter County this year
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Wind turbines could start being built in Potter County this year
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 04, 2017
    Wind turbines could start being constructed in Potter County this summer, and the project could reach commercial operations by the end of 2018, a comp...
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    Another hurdle in front of Highland Township injection well
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Another hurdle in front of Highland Township injection well
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 23, 2016
    The state Department of Environmental Protection has put another hurdle in front of Seneca Resources’ plan to drill an injection well in Highland Town...
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
    By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
    August 2, 2025
    Mast crops are spotty this year, except for acorns. Soft mast, like apples and wild cherries, seems to be minimal to none in most areas. Soft mast blo...
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    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    August 2, 2025
    EXCITED: It's August — are you getting excited for the fabulous events in McKean County during this back-to-school month? It's Festa Italiana in Bradf...
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    Drilling pilot holes
    Lifestyles
    Drilling pilot holes
    August 2, 2025
    Dear Heloise: When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a...
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    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    Lifestyles
    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    August 2, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I made a terrible mistake moving 2,000 miles across the country to be closer to my grandchildren. In the past, I have always noticed my son...
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    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    Local News
    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    August 2, 2025
    EMPORIUM — Educational programs are on tap today at Sizerville State Park. Tracks and Traces is set for 3 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center. H...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    National Sports
    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    JASON MACKEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    August 1, 2025
    (TNS) — Four years ago, the Pirates eschewed a traditional draft strategy and instead took Henry Davis No. 1 overall, using the savings to sign other ...
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