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    Chance for flash flooding this afternoon
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    Chance for flash flooding this afternoon
    July 31, 2025
    The U.S. National Weather Service announced this morning that thunderstorms with especially heavy rain are possible this afternoon and evening. The he...
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    Gift of Memory program delivers record-breaking number of gifts
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    Gift of Memory program delivers record-breaking number of gifts
    Marcie 
    Dec 01, 2020
    SHINGLEHOUSE — Kevin and Patty Dusenbury of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, through the generosity of many donors to their Gift of Me...
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    ELF Fund gift drop-off begins today
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    ELF Fund gift drop-off begins today
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 01, 2020
    Gift drop-off for The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund’s Christmas gift program begins today. A drive-thru drop-off will be held at this year’s ELF Fun...
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    Last chance to pick up ELF tags
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    Last chance to pick up ELF tags
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 25, 2020
    Now is your last chance to grab a gift tag to buy a Christmas present for one of your neighbors in the Bradford area who could use a little extra supp...
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    Operation Christmas Child accepting donations
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    Operation Christmas Child accepting donations
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    Nov 18, 2020
    Operation Christmas Child, organized by Samaritan’s Purse, provides needy children around the world with shoeboxes filled with things such as toys, cl...
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    ELF Fund season has begun
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    ELF Fund season has begun
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 06, 2020
    Bradford’s “season of giving” has officially begun. The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund began the 2020 Christmas gift buying operation on Thursday wit...
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    A special gift for a special guy named Tommy
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    A special gift for a special guy named Tommy
    KATE DAY SAGER kates_th@yahoo.com 
    Nov 02, 2020
    There are times when the world seems all right again with goodness and kindness serving as the dominating force. Saturday morning at the Main Street M...
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    Gift of Memory Program underway
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    Gift of Memory Program underway
    Marcie 
    Oct 15, 2020
    SHINGLEHOUSE — Kevin Dusenbury’s Gift of Memory Program, which benefits Potter County’s Christmas House, is currently in its 20th year. Through Dusenb...
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    RTS for June 29, 2020
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    RTS for June 29, 2020
    Jun 29, 2020
    WELLSBORO RACCOON HUNT: Not the real furry critters, but the characters from author Kevin Coolidge’s book, which he signed during an event at On the S...
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    Smethport Rotarians honor essential workers
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Smethport Rotarians honor essential workers
    Jun 01, 2020
    SMETHPORT — As a way of saying “thank you” to local essential employees who have spent countless hours on the job during the COVID-19 pandemic, and at...
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    RTS for May 26
    Bradford, News, Round the Square
    RTS for May 26
    May 26, 2020
    KINDNESS: A reader called us recently with a message about the importance of treating each other with kindness. She was recently on the receiving end ...
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    CARE for Children still processing donations
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    CARE for Children still processing donations
    Marcie 
    Mar 28, 2020
    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CARE for Children’s office is temporarily closed, however the organization is still processing mail and contribu...
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    Gordmans celebrating Leap Day birthdays
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    Gordmans celebrating Leap Day birthdays
    Marcie 
    Feb 29, 2020
    HOUSTON — Today, Gordmans is throwing a birthday party for anyone with a Leap Year birthday. The fun festivities will include birthday hats, streamers...
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    Girls Night Out holding White Elephant Gift Exchange
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    Girls Night Out holding White Elephant Gift Exchange
    Marcie 
    Jan 15, 2020
    Girls Night Out is back and is having its seventh annual “White Elephant Gift Exchange” Christmas party on Jan. 23. Anyone who wants to participate in...
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    RTS for Dec. 27
    Bradford, News, Round the Square
    RTS for Dec. 27
    Dec 27, 2019
    Poetry: Bradford resident Donald Neel submitted a Christmas themed poem for all to enjoy. Old Ned Old Ned lived all alone Down by the railroad track. ...
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    Christmas is more than just presents
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Christmas is more than just presents
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 24, 2019
    Christmas is just hours away. Children are palpably excited. Parents are visibly exhausted. Teachers are rejoicing at a break. And I am pondering the ...
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    Club news
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Club news
    Dec 21, 2019
    Frances Sherman VFWA Frances Sherman VFW Auxiliary met for its annual Christmas gathering, Secret Santa gift exchange and a short meeting for pending ...
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    Dickinson employees give back to community
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    Dickinson employees give back to community
    Marcie 
    Dec 20, 2019
    RIDGWAY — Dickinson Center Inc. has recently concluded two projects for the benefit of the community. The first family Christmas project was held this...
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    Kiwanis Club donates gifts to Beacon Light children
    Local News, Online Features
    Kiwanis Club donates gifts to Beacon Light children
    Marcie 
    Dec 18, 2019
    For the 84th consecutive year the Kiwanis Club of Bradford held its Christmas party for the children of Beacon Light Behavioral Health System. The eve...
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    Memorandum
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Memorandum
    Dec 18, 2019
    FRANCES SHERMAN VFW AUXILIARY will meet at 6 p.m. today in the VFW club rooms at 94 Barbour St. for its annual Christmas party. Those who participated...
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    Dickinson employees give back to community
    Local News
    Dickinson employees give back to community
    Marcie 
    Dec 17, 2019
    RIDGWAY — Dickinson Center Inc. has recently concluded two projects for the benefit of the community. The first family Christmas project was held this...
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    Tractor-trailer crash shuts down Route 219
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    July 31, 2025
    Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department, along with Mount Jewett and Kane ambulances, were dispatched at 8:54 a.m. Thursday to a reported tractor...
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    Schools, counties begin to see payment delays
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    July 31, 2025
    HARRISBURG (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration says billions of dollars in aid to Pennsylvania's schools and human services will be d...
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    July 31, 2025
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    State upgrades flood warning system
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    By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
    July 31, 2025
    HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency announced upgrades to its flood warning and observation system on Wednesday. The Pennsylvani...
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