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    Successful comeback for First Night in Bradford
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Successful comeback for First Night in Bradford
    SIDNEY PERALTA Era reporter erasidneyp@gmail.com 
    Jan 01, 2018
    Downtown Bradford was packed with locals on Sunday for First Night, as they celebrated the end of 2017 and prepared for the new year. First Night kick...
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    Round the Square for Dec. 30, 2017
    Local News, News, Round the Square
    Round the Square for Dec. 30, 2017
    Dec 30, 2017
    FIRST NIGHT: Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of the first First Night Bradford celebration. On Dec. 29, 1997, The Era described the New Year’s Eve e...
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    First Night Bradford has busy schedule on Sunday
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    First Night Bradford has busy schedule on Sunday
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 30, 2017
    Downtown Bradford will be bustling with activity Sunday, the last day of the year serving as a celebration of First Night 2018. Children will be treat...
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    First Night to kick off New Year’s with laser light show
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    First Night to kick off New Year’s with laser light show
    JENNA GIORDANO Era Reporter erajennag@gmail.com 
    Dec 28, 2017
    As New Year’s Eve approaches, the City of Bradford knows that First Night Bradford is working to create a night full of festivities to count down to t...
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    Allegany’s inaugural First Night event welcomes all older kids
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    Allegany’s inaugural First Night event welcomes all older kids
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter 
    Dec 16, 2017
    ALLEGANY, N.Y. — Older children from the area can celebrate New Year’s Eve in a safe, fun environment during a First Night celebration in the Fourth a...
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    First Night back and ‘better than ever’
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    First Night back and ‘better than ever’
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 15, 2017
    After a year off from First Night Bradford, officials said the 2018 celebration will be “back this year and better than ever.” That was the word from ...
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    First Night art show to be at new location
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    First Night art show to be at new location
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 14, 2017
    During First Night Bradford’s inception on New Year’s Eve of 1998-99, Roger Peters was busy setting up the event’s art show at Old City Hall on Kenned...
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    Contestants named for First Night Bradford star search
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    Contestants named for First Night Bradford star search
    Dec 01, 2017
    The contestants for this year’s First Night Bradford star search have been announced, and the final competition to determine who will perform at the e...
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    Final auditions for First Night Star Search set
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    Final auditions for First Night Star Search set
    Nov 18, 2017
    The final round of First Night Bradford Star Search auditions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Landmark Cafe in Bradford. Anyone with a ski...
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    First Night Bradford Star Search auditions start today
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    First Night Bradford Star Search auditions start today
    Oct 25, 2017
    First Night Bradford, the family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, kicks off its Star Search auditions 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Landmark Café. Audi...
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    ARG employees raise money for local non-profits
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    ARG employees raise money for local non-profits
    Aug 05, 2017
    American Refining Group Inc. (ARG) employees this summer undertook two fundraisers netting a total of $1,326 for local non-profits First Night Bradfor...
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    Looking ahead: Officials begin organizing for First Night Bradford 2018
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    Looking ahead: Officials begin organizing for First Night Bradford 2018
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 10, 2017
    Are you someone who is community-oriented and loves to take charge? You could be a perfect fit to take the lead with First Night Bradford 2018. Area r...
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    Officials organizing First Night 2018; volunteers needed
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    Officials organizing First Night 2018; volunteers needed
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 03, 2017
    Although the new year has just begun, volunteers are already being sought to help organize First Night 2018 in Bradford. The family oriented event tha...
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    Open Arms plans New Year’s Eve music event
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    Open Arms plans New Year’s Eve music event
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 15, 2016
    For anyone itching to get their children out in the community for New Year’s Eve, Open Arms Community Church is inviting families to a musical celebra...
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    ‘Round the Square for Dec. 6, 2016
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    ‘Round the Square for Dec. 6, 2016
    Dec 06, 2016
    NEW YEAR: We were sorry to hear First Night 2017 was canceled due to a lack of funding. Perhaps this is a good year to acquaint yourself with the neig...
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    Lack of funds leads to end of First Night 2017
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    Lack of funds leads to end of First Night 2017
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 03, 2016
    Over a span of 18 years, First Night Bradford activities have provided family-friendly entertainment in the community on New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
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    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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    PA defense synced and ready for Saturday
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    PA defense synced and ready for Saturday
    Jo Wankel 
    August 1, 2025
    Pennsylvania’s defensive unit is ready for Saturday, relying on speed and aggressiveness to achieve its goals. The Defensive Line consists of Landon F...
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    Bold strokes for a big milestone
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    Bold strokes for a big milestone
    August 1, 2025
    Local artists Rick Minard and, not pictured, Greg Souchik, work on the patriotic Union Square mural celebrating America’s impending 250th anniversary....
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    Social Security Matters: Why hasn’t benefit changed because I’m still working?
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    Social Security Matters: Why hasn’t benefit changed because I’m still working?
    By RUSSELL GLOOR 
    August 1, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I am receiving Social Security benefits while continuing to work full time. There are no restrictions on my wage earnings because I waited...
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    Delve deeper into benefits of BBB
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    Delve deeper into benefits of BBB
    August 1, 2025
    History predicts that Republicans will suffer losses in next year’s midterm elections, and Democrats have made clear they will try to use President Do...
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    Small town, big impact
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    Screw Cancer Festival returns today 
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    August 1, 2025
    KANE – For the third year in a row, Flickerwood Wine Cellars will be filled with music, laughter and a community united for a good cause during the Sc...
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