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    RTS – Shackett Letter
    News, Round the Square
    RTS – Shackett Letter
    Nov 04, 2022
    CHURCH: “The church is not a building; the church is not a steeple: the church is not a resting place; the church is a people.” The Era recently publi...
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    RTS for Nov 24
    News, Round the Square
    RTS for Nov 24
    Nov 24, 2021
    RESPONSE TO GRINCH: Mayor Brandy Schimp’s response to the Grinch came in, and we like what she had to say: “Listen Mr. Grinch, even with the problems ...
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    Tri-County Arts Council announces November classes
    News
    Tri-County Arts Council announces November classes
    Marcie 
    Nov 01, 2021
    OLEAN, N.Y. — Fall festivities continue throughout November at the Tri-County Arts Council, 110 W. State St., Olean, with a full pallet of spectacular...
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    RTS for Nov 19
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    RTS for Nov 19
    Nov 19, 2020
    CHRISTMAS RANK: Christmas celebrations are important in Bradford, and the city was recently recognized for those efforts, as TravelAwaits.com named Br...
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    Memorial Day: Simple but still worthwhile
    Coronavirus, Local News, Online Features
    Memorial Day: Simple but still worthwhile
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    May 23, 2020
    Memorial Day is typically the last Monday in May, set to honor those who died in active military service. In years when there is not a pandemic, that ...
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    Eliot Ness Fest 2020 canceled
    Local News, Online Features
    Eliot Ness Fest 2020 canceled
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 22, 2020
    Current discussions in Pennsylvania are focused on restarting the economy and creating a “new normal” to combat spread of COVID-19. With no timeline f...
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    St. Bernard Catholic Women’s Club to host Mardi Gras
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    St. Bernard Catholic Women’s Club to host Mardi Gras
    Feb 17, 2020
    On Saturday, St. Bernard Catholic Women’s Club will be hosting a Mardi Gras celebration in the St. Bernard Church Gymnasium, 95 E. Corydon St. The fes...
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    First Night fun draws residents of all ages
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    First Night fun draws residents of all ages
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 02, 2020
    First Night festivities kicked off before noon Tuesday at Bradford Area Public Library, continuing through the afternoon and concluding at midnight on...
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    Attendees enjoy festivities during ELF Fund senior holiday party
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    Attendees enjoy festivities during ELF Fund senior holiday party
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 09, 2019
    The full room of merrymakers listened attentively when performers with Bradford Little Theatre took the stage Sunday evening at the University of Pitt...
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    Today is final day for ELF gift drop-off
    Local News
    Today is final day for ELF gift drop-off
    Marcie 
    Dec 07, 2019
    Today is the final day to drop off gifts for The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund’s annual Christmas gift-giving program in Bradford. Drop gifts off be...
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    Bona hosts Hofstra in highlight of centennial season
    Basketball, Bradford, College Sports, ...
    Bona hosts Hofstra in highlight of centennial season
    J.P. BUTLER Special to the Era 
    Dec 07, 2019
    ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — There is a game today, of course. And it’ll likely go down as one of the three or four toughest on the St. Bonaventure men’s b...
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    Halloween activities set for the weekend
    Local News
    Halloween activities set for the weekend
    Marcie 
    Oct 26, 2019
    Halloween festivities are kicking off this weekend in several locations. Roulette Township is holding Trick or Treat day today from 6 to 8 p.m. The Ch...
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    Block party, fireworks planned in Port Allegany July 20
    Local News
    Block party, fireworks planned in Port Allegany July 20
    Marcie 
    Jul 10, 2019
    PORT ALLEGANY — Open Arms Church will host a block party on July 20 at Port Allegany’s town square. The event, which starts at 5 p.m. along Main Stree...
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    Juneteenth Celebration to include food, entertainment and T-shirt
    Olean
    Juneteenth Celebration to include food, entertainment and T-shirt
    KATE DAY SAGER kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 22, 2019
    OLEAN, N.Y. — For the ninth year in a row, drumming, music, food and activities will be held in honor of the Juneteenth Celebration from noon to 7 p.m...
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    Port Allegany names homecoming king and queen
    Local News, News
    Port Allegany names homecoming king and queen
    Era photo by Pam Fischer 
    Oct 08, 2018
    The Port Allegany High School homecoming king and queen were announced during a halftime ceremony held Saturday afternoon at Gator Field. They are Ree...
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    BAHS homecoming festivities slated for Oct. 6
    Local News, News
    BAHS homecoming festivities slated for Oct. 6
    Sep 30, 2017
    Homecoming festivities for Bradford Area High School kickoff with a parade starting at 5 p.m. in downtown Bradford. The homecoming court will appear i...
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    VFW to hold St. Patrick’s Day event
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    VFW to hold St. Patrick’s Day event
    Mar 03, 2017
    Lt. John C. Roche VFW Post 212 will hold St. Patrick’s Day festivities starting at 11 a.m. March 17. The event is open to members and guests, and it w...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    Nation & World, PA State News
    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    PA State News
    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    By OLIVER MORRISON  pennlive.com 
    June 15, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    PA State News
    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    June 14, 2025
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    Local News, Nation & World
    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    June 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Local Sports
    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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