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    McDonald resigns as Bradford’s mayor; Riel becomes acting mayor
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    McDonald resigns as Bradford’s mayor; Riel becomes acting mayor
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 09, 2022
    It was more than just a rumor — at Tuesday’s meeting of Bradford City Council, James McDonald resigned as mayor of the City of Bradford, effective as ...
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    Paw patrol
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    Paw patrol
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 02, 2022
    The new policeman in town is a bit slobbery and likes his chew toy, but with one spoken command from Sgt. Seth Shephard, the playful puppy behavior of...
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    Bradford community, police to celebrate National Night Out
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    Bradford community, police to celebrate National Night Out
    DANIELLA LANGIANESE dlangianese@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 27, 2022
    In recent years, the political climate surrounding police work has been stressful to say the least. Tuesday, August 2, will provide the annual opportu...
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    Mayor announces special dunk tank appearance at City Council Meeting
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    Mayor announces special dunk tank appearance at City Council Meeting
    DANIELLA LANGIANESE dlangianese@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 27, 2022
    Calling all Bradford residents, for a chance to dunk Mayor James McDonald or Bradford Officer Tony Lama in the dunk tank during the Tuesday, Aug. 2 Na...
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    Bradford City Council honors Bowes
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    Bradford City Council honors Bowes
    DANIELLA LANGIANESE dlangianese@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 27, 2022
    At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Bradford City Council, a moment of silence was held for Bradford’s deceased chairman of the Zoning Board, Thomas Bow...
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    Property sales, police needs discussed by Bradford City Council
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    Property sales, police needs discussed by Bradford City Council
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM dgriesbaum@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 13, 2022
    At Tuesday’s meeting of the Bradford City Council motions were approved and denied for the sale of properties from the McKean County Tax Repository an...
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    ‘Postcard man’ seeking more cards
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    ‘Postcard man’ seeking more cards
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 01, 2022
    Lowell Joerg has spent the last 30 years “redistributing happiness” to people he’s never met. And now he’s hoping people could return the favor with O...
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    Mayor recognizes Bradford City Police for service
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    Mayor recognizes Bradford City Police for service
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 10, 2021
    Bradford City Council approved a resolution to put the demolition of the former McCourt Label building, located at 146 West Washington Street, out for...
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    Rain causing issues for house on Barbour Street
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    Rain causing issues for house on Barbour Street
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 27, 2021
    One Bradford homeowner is at a loss: the rains this summer have made an already serious problem one that has her concerned for the future of her home....
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    Citizens group to save rural healthcare gets political support
    News, Online Features
    Citizens group to save rural healthcare gets political support
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 27, 2021
    The group of concerned citizens hoping to restore full services to Bradford Regional Medical Center has obtained political support for its mission. St...
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    City council responds to complaints regarding a disruptive neighbor on High Street
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    City council responds to complaints regarding a disruptive neighbor on High Street
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter 
    Jul 28, 2021
    Complaints about an unruly neighbor on High Street in Bradford were a focal point at the Bradford City Council meeting Tuesday. When visitors at the m...
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    Advice to Dads: Family is important
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    Advice to Dads: Family is important
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 19, 2021
    Father’s Day is Sunday, and across the nation, families will celebrate millions of fathers and grandfathers. Locally, the importance of family was the...
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    City, school officials discuss traffic concerns near schools
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    City, school officials discuss traffic concerns near schools
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 11, 2021
    The busses may have stopped running for this year, but that doesn’t mean traffic concerns are forgotten. City of Bradford Mayor James McDonald, City o...
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    Bradford mayor wants to make up for lost time
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    Bradford mayor wants to make up for lost time
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    May 05, 2021
    City of Bradford Mayor James McDonald has been organizing meetings recently to touch base with the organizations and service providers in the communit...
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    Proclamation names April to honor Auxiliary’s centennial
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    Proclamation names April to honor Auxiliary’s centennial
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 14, 2021
    April has been named “Sherman Auxiliary Month” in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Frances Sherman Auxiliary, Bradford Mayor James McDonald annou...
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    Frances Sherman Auxiliary celebrates 100 years
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    Frances Sherman Auxiliary celebrates 100 years
    Apr 05, 2021
    The Frances Sherman Auxiliary of the Lt. John C. Roche VFW Post 212 celebrated its 100th anniversary with a gathering on Thursday. Several guests atte...
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    RTS for April 1
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    RTS for April 1
    Apr 01, 2021
    DANCE: We’ve learned some news that we just have to share. The super popular television show Dancing with the Stars has decided to do community auditi...
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    Bradford City Council receives 6 letters of interest
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Bradford City Council receives 6 letters of interest
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 11, 2021
    Bradford City Council has received six letters of interest for the vacancy created by the recent passing of Dan Palmer. Council members had asked for ...
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    McDonald tests positive for COVID-19
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    McDonald tests positive for COVID-19
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 05, 2021
    COVID-19 has been a confusing illness to pin down in terms of what to expect and what recovery looks like. The illness, which continues to mutate into...
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    Bradford mayor warns of email scam
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    Bradford mayor warns of email scam
    Marcie 
    Dec 23, 2020
    City of Bradford Mayor James McDonald issued a statement Tuesday warning of a potential email scam. According to McDonald, at least two city employees...
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    Warren teacher, Scout leader charged with corruption
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    Warren teacher, Scout leader charged with corruption
    August 1, 2025
    WARREN — A Warren Boy Scout leader and middle school teacher has been charged with corruption of minors, for allegedly giving teenage boys alcohol and...
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    High spending at Texas border
    Comment & Opinion, Opinion
    High spending at Texas border
    August 1, 2025
    Migrant encounters at the Texas border are at historic lows not seen since the 1960s, but the state still plans to give its its Operation Lone Star $1...
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    PennDOT, partners stress driver, pedestrian safety
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    PennDOT, partners stress driver, pedestrian safety
    August 1, 2025
    ERIE — In connection with an ongoing aggressive driving enforcement wave, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its community pa...
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    Government officials to discuss the ‘state of agriculture’ at Ag Progress Days
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    Government officials to discuss the ‘state of agriculture’ at Ag Progress Days
    August 1, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Agricultural innovation, Pennsylvania’s livestock industry and the federal farm bill are among the topics that will take center stag...
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    New rules might affect your taxes next year
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    New rules might affect your taxes next year
    August 1, 2025
    (TNS) — While there’s still quite the chunk of time before tax season rolls around again, here’s something you should know. The IRS is about to implem...
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    Penn State Extension workshop to focus on learning to dry hardwood lumber
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    Penn State Extension workshop to focus on learning to dry hardwood lumber
    August 1, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension will offer a three-day workshop for those interested in learning how to dry hardwood lumber to maximize product...
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