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    Entries open for fair baby contest
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    Entries open for fair baby contest
    Marcie 
    Jun 19, 2021
    SMETHPORT (EC) — Entries open Monday for the Beautiful Baby Contest sponsored by the McKean County Fair Association. Babies, ages 0-1 year by August 2...
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    RTS for June 16
    News, Round the Square
    RTS for June 16
    Jun 16, 2021
    SCAVENGER HUNT INVITE: Misha Collins, an actor best known for his long-standing role as Castiel on Supernatural, which recently ended after 15 years, ...
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    Adopt don’t shop; find a furry friend at the McKean County SPCA
    News, Online Features
    Adopt don’t shop; find a furry friend at the McKean County SPCA
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    Jun 11, 2021
    Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to adopt a pet from the McKean County SPCA. Lyndsey Niegowski, who works with the cats, said they have plenty...
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    PennDOT to begin reopening driver’s license centers
    News
    PennDOT to begin reopening driver’s license centers
    Marcie 
    May 25, 2021
    HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that, due to the most recent guidance from the Center for Disease Control and the...
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    Mileage-based fees make sense for future of travel
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Mileage-based fees make sense for future of travel
    IAIN MURRAY, Tribune News Service 
    Apr 19, 2021
    It’s plain that the federal gas tax is past its sell-by date. Originally introduced as a fair way for automobile drivers to pay for the upkeep of the ...
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    Smethport council sets spring cleanup
    Local News
    Smethport council sets spring cleanup
    FRAN DE LANCEY frdelancey@yahoo.com 
    Apr 07, 2021
    SMETHPORT — Smethport Borough Council on Monday accepted the flat rate bid of $4,200 from Casella Waste Management to conduct the spring cleanup durin...
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    PennDOT: Use caution when renewing documents online
    Local News
    PennDOT: Use caution when renewing documents online
    Marcie 
    Apr 02, 2021
    HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds its customers to exercise caution while renewing their driver’s license or vehicle ...
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    Dush discusses budget, energy
    Local News
    Dush discusses budget, energy
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 25, 2021
    (Editor’s note: The Era sat down with Sen. Cris Dush last week and spoke about issues impacting the 25th District. The second of two, this story focus...
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    Mini course registration can benefit library
    Local News
    Mini course registration can benefit library
    Marcie 
    Mar 09, 2021
    Orin James, professor at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, is providing a series of virtual, mini courses designed for adults. Register for on...
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    Look out for COVID-19 fees
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Look out for COVID-19 fees
    Feb 26, 2021
    The economics are simple: As demand for personal protective equipment skyrocketed due to the coronavirus pandemic, prices went up. Health care provide...
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    PennDOT eyes tolls to fund work on nine interstate bridges
    Local News
    PennDOT eyes tolls to fund work on nine interstate bridges
    MARC LEVY Associated Press 
    Feb 20, 2021
    HARRISBURG (AP) — Facing growing demands on its highways, Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation on Thursday named nine bridges on six interstate...
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    McKean County SPCA filled with furry friends needing homes
    Local News, Online Features
    McKean County SPCA filled with furry friends needing homes
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    Jan 09, 2021
    It’s a new year and a great time to give one of the lovable cats or dogs at the McKean County SPCA a new forever home. As an extra incentive, cat staf...
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    Emporium library forgiving all outstanding fines
    Local News
    Emporium library forgiving all outstanding fines
    Marcie 
    Dec 30, 2020
    EMPORIUM — In an effort to provide as much community support as possible during these challenging times, and as a belated Christmas gift to patrons, t...
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    Repurposing social media
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Repurposing social media
    Dec 14, 2020
    Social media has its drawbacks. It’s a shallow, easy vehicle by which to propagate erroneous or misleading information. It has made it easier to detac...
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    Smethport Borough adopts budget with no tax increase
    Local News
    Smethport Borough adopts budget with no tax increase
    Marcie 
    Dec 09, 2020
    SMETHPORT (EC) — With two members absent Monday, Smethport Borough Council adopted the 2021 budget that totals $3,466,262 and carries no tax increase....
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    It’s time to grab the paint brushes and create your own snowman!
    Bradford, Local News, News
    It’s time to grab the paint brushes and create your own snowman!
    Kate Sager 
    Nov 28, 2020
    A fun night of painting a frosty holiday scene for all to enjoy this Christmas season will take place when the United Way of the Bradford Area hosts i...
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    McKean Co. prothonotary office to be appointment-only
    Local News
    McKean Co. prothonotary office to be appointment-only
    Marcie 
    Nov 19, 2020
    SMETHPORT — Due to the spike in COVID cases in McKean County, the prothonotary/clerk of courts office is transitioning to by-appointment-only beginnin...
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    RISE to decorate Tops tree for Veteran’s Day
    Local News
    RISE to decorate Tops tree for Veteran’s Day
    Marcie 
    Nov 07, 2020
    As Veteran’s Day quickly approaches, RISE will be honoring veterans by decorating the pine tree located in front of Tops at 10:30 a.m. today. RISE ado...
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    Oswayo Valley Memorial Library to host Simple Gifts workshop
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Oswayo Valley Memorial Library to host Simple Gifts workshop
    Nov 07, 2020
    SHINGLEHOUSE — Oswayo Valley Memorial Library is hosting free virtual music workshops with Simple Gifts this month. Workshops are available for people...
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    Bill to help rural ambulance companies now law
    Local News
    Bill to help rural ambulance companies now law
    Marcie 
    Oct 30, 2020
    HARRISBURG — Legislation authored by Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, to support ambulance services, particularly those in rural areas, was signed i...
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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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