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    RTS – Blue Day
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    RTS – Blue Day
    Jan 10, 2023
    BLUE DAY. The Wolf Administration recently released a press release encouraging the public to learn and act by joining #WearBlueDayPA day on Wednesday...
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    Domestic Violence Month, Week in Action
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    Domestic Violence Month, Week in Action
    MANDY COLOSIMO era.Mandy.C@gmail.com 
    Oct 18, 2022
    Domestic violence impacts millions of people each year, #Every1KnowsSome1, but it can be prevented. It requires a collective voice and the power of in...
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    Why small gains in the battle against suicide are a big deal
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Why small gains in the battle against suicide are a big deal
    PAUL MUSCHICK The Morning Call 
    Sep 21, 2022
    ALLENTOWN (TNS) — Roughly every 11 minutes, someone in the United States takes their own life. Let me put that in better perspective. In the time it t...
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    Health department reports 20 additional virus cases in region
    Local News
    Health department reports 20 additional virus cases in region
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 20, 2021
    There were 20 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in the region as of Friday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. McKean County had ...
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    2020 Achievements for CAPSEA
    2020 Achievements for CAPSEA
    Dec 08, 2020
    In 2020 alone, CAPSEA has achieved the following: — Answered 1,200 emergency hotline calls to help those experiencing a crisis, with calls in the last...
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    Levine, Torres highlight efforts to protect seniors, vulnerable Pennsylvanians
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    Levine, Torres highlight efforts to protect seniors, vulnerable Pennsylvanians
    Marcie 
    Jun 02, 2020
    HARRISBURG — At Monday’s daily COVID-19 press conference at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Sec. of...
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    McKean Co. Human Services releases resources for older residents
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    McKean Co. Human Services releases resources for older residents
    Apr 20, 2020
    SMETHPORT — McKean County Department of Human Services has created an online resource for senior citizens needing to secure services for assistance, g...
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    Resources available for those who experience anxiety, depression
    Bradford, Coronavirus, Local News, ...
    Resources available for those who experience anxiety, depression
    Apr 20, 2020
    Staying home and dealing with the stress related to COVID-19 can hit those who struggle with mental illness particularly hard. If area residents find ...
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    Essential court functions and legal assistance are available
    Coronavirus, Local News
    Essential court functions and legal assistance are available
    Marcie 
    Apr 14, 2020
    HARRISBURG — As Pennsylvanians follow the governor’s stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 emergency, the Pennsylvan...
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    Volunteer group extends offer of help to area
    Coronavirus, Local News
    Volunteer group extends offer of help to area
    Marcie 
    Apr 02, 2020
    In an effort to reach as many people as possible in this neck of the woods, today’s Era includes a flyer describing how residents can get local help d...
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    Bradford hotline set up for pandemic needs
    Bradford, Coronavirus, Local News
    Bradford hotline set up for pandemic needs
    Mar 23, 2020
    Bradford volunteers have set up a hotline for people with unmet needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local people can call 366-5901 if they need help w...
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    Dickinson Center opens community hotline
    Local News, News
    Dickinson Center opens community hotline
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 18, 2020
    Many are facing new problems due to COVID-19-related restrictions, and it’s not always clear who to call for help. With that in mind, Dickinson Center...
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    Efforts to stop spotted lanternfly are ongoing for Penn State, agencies
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Efforts to stop spotted lanternfly are ongoing for Penn State, agencies
    Feb 28, 2020
    UNIVERSITY PARK — For residents of southeastern Pennsylvania, winter provides a brief respite from the spotted lanternfly, an insect invader that has ...
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    LaStella Love Project provides Christmas to YWCA
    Local News, Online Features
    LaStella Love Project provides Christmas to YWCA
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 19, 2019
    Thanks to the LaStella Love Project — a new partnership between YWCA Bradford and the LaStella Lodge Auxiliary — people staying in the YWCA’s shelters...
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    County-wide Garden Hotline launches
    Bradford, Local News, News
    County-wide Garden Hotline launches
    Dec 09, 2019
    SMETHPORT — The Master Gardeners of McKean County have launched a new garden hotline which will help county residents get the answers they need on a v...
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    Mental Illness Awareness Week aims to fight stigma and bring awareness
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    Mental Illness Awareness Week aims to fight stigma and bring awareness
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erastaff.43@gmail.com 
    Oct 10, 2019
    While many strides have been made to help those living with a mental illness lead a healthy, fulfilling life, more work still needs to be done. In rec...
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    DMVA awareness campaign supports statewide initiative
    Local News
    DMVA awareness campaign supports statewide initiative
    Marcie 
    Sep 24, 2019
    ANNVILLE — The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs recently launched a multi-faceted media campaign to make veterans with a subst...
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    Daniel Wallin MUG
    Bradford, Obituaries
    Daniel Wallin MUG
    Jul 22, 2019
    Daniel Wallin KANE — Daniel Mackenzie Wallin, 24, formerly of the Kane area, died Wednesday (July 17, 2019) in Castle Rock, Colo., taking his own life...
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    ATF announces reward for information leading to arson suspect
    Local News
    ATF announces reward for information leading to arson suspect
    Marcie 
    Jun 11, 2019
    PHILADELPHIA — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced Monday a reward of $8,000 for information leading to the identi...
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    Free flu clinics for veterans start next month
    Local News, News
    Free flu clinics for veterans start next month
    Sep 25, 2018
    A free flu clinic for veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 at the VFW, 94 Barbour St., Bradford. Drive-thru flu shot services are availa...
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    Mosquitoes more than a pest, can pack a deadly bite
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    Mosquitoes more than a pest, can pack a deadly bite
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    August 1, 2025
    Who's in charge around here, the people or the mosquitoes? The recent announcement of Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) being found in mosquitoes in the El...
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    Big 30 coaching matchup: Will experience weigh in Saturday?
    Football, Local Sports, Sports, ...
    Big 30 coaching matchup: Will experience weigh in Saturday?
    By JO WANKEL - Era Sports Writer 
    August 1, 2025
    As the New York and Pennsylvania squads take the field Saturday, the coaching staffs will line the sidelines, with players and coaches alike hoping to...
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    Mobile food bank Aug. 12 in Smethport
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    Mobile food bank Aug. 12 in Smethport
    August 1, 2025
    SMETHPORT — A mobile food bank sponsored by St. Elizabeth Church and Second Harvest Food Bank of Erie will be held Aug. 12 at the church for McKean Co...
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    Community contribution
    Business, Local News
    Community contribution
    August 1, 2025
    Pennsylvania American Water recently donated $5,000 toward the Kane Area Community Center’s after school and summer lunches program. From left are Mic...
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    Nuclear is big in Pennsylvania, but so is worry
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    Nuclear is big in Pennsylvania, but so is worry
    By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
    August 1, 2025
    HARRISBURG – Nearly half a century has passed since the partial nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island which shook the commonwealth and the industry. R...
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    Cook, ‘versatile’ PA offense seek to strike balance
    Football, Local Sports, Sports
    Cook, ‘versatile’ PA offense seek to strike balance
    By J.P. BUTLER - Special to the Era 
    August 1, 2025
    It’s been a big last two years for Troy Cook and the Otto-Eldred football coaching staff. In the summer of 2023, the group was tabbed to lead the Nort...
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