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    Hometown legend Elmer DeLucia passes away at 99
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    Hometown legend Elmer DeLucia passes away at 99
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 20, 2022
    A World War II hero, a hometown legend, a gentleman, a people person — Elmer DeLucia was all that and more. DeLucia, a native and longtime resident of...
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    Zippo shows plans for updated Zippo/Case Museum during anniversary celebration
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    Zippo shows plans for updated Zippo/Case Museum during anniversary celebration
    DANIELLA LANGIANESE dlangianese@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 13, 2022
    This past weekend was the 90th Anniversary Celebration for Zippo Manufacturing, but it was also the 25th anniversary of the day the Zippo/Case Museum ...
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    Duke speaks about anniversary, future
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    Duke speaks about anniversary, future
    Jun 13, 2022
    It was a little more than eight decades ago that a man named George Blaisdell happened to witness a friend attempt to light a lady’s cigarette on a wi...
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    After long wait, Hertzog wins Blaisdell Pro-Am title
    Golf, Local Sports
    After long wait, Hertzog wins Blaisdell Pro-Am title
    JEFF UVEINO juveino@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 28, 2021
    Terry Hertzog played two games at the Blaisdell Pro-Am on Tuesday. First, he teed off his round of golf at Pennhills Club with the day’s first pairing...
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    Blaisdell Pro Am returns to Pennhills
    Golf, Local Sports, Pro
    Blaisdell Pro Am returns to Pennhills
    JEFF UVEINO juveino@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 26, 2021
    After waiting an extra year in between installments, area businesses have begun to see the return of their showcase events. Now, it’s the Pennhills Cl...
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    Zippo produces its 600 millionth lighter
    Local News, Online Features
    Zippo produces its 600 millionth lighter
    Marcie 
    Jun 11, 2020
    On June 3, Zippo Manufacturing Co. produced its 600 millionth lighter, each of which has been made in the city of Bradford. The company had originally...
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    Zippo Manufacturing acquires Northern Lights
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Zippo Manufacturing acquires Northern Lights
    Jan 29, 2019
    Zippo Manufacturing Co. announced Monday that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Northern Lights Ente...
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    United Way gives Red Feather Awards
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    United Way gives Red Feather Awards
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter 
    May 04, 2018
    During Thursday’s Red Feather volunteer award luncheon, three recipients who were formally honored drew applause from the audience, while another late...
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    Duke recognized for 40 years of service
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    Duke recognized for 40 years of service
    Oct 31, 2017
    On Oct. 21, George Duke, owner and chairman of the board of Zippo Manufacturing Co., received special recognition at the company’s 41st annual Service...
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    Zippo sponsors WPSU documentary
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    Zippo sponsors WPSU documentary
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 18, 2017
    When George Duke was asked if his company, Zippo Manufacturing Co., would sponsor a documentary on the Vietnam War from a Pennsylvania perspective, he...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
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    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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    PA defense synced and ready for Saturday
    Football, Local Sports
    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
    Comment & Opinion, Opinion
    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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    Small town, big impact
    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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