journalism

WESTLINE INN: We always love to hear about visitors enjoying the beauty that rural Pennsylvania has to offer. We like it here, too. Amy Pierotti passe...

EAST SMETHPORT — A national publication that originated in Smethport was the topic of remarks by Joe DeMott at the McKean County Historical Society’s ...

EAST SMETHPORT — Joe DeMott of Port Allegany will speak about “Boys’ Magazine,” an early 20th century publication published in Smethport, at the McKea...

Many years back — sometime in the 1990s — syndicated columnist George Will wrote about a survey taken in newsrooms at major newspapers and TV networks...

The Bradford Era and its sister publications publish dozens of bylined news and sports stories per week — and that does not include many other news an...

W hen I looked at the faces and read the bios of the people who were killed in the senseless attack on the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Md., I could ...

PICKERS: “American Pickers” are coming to Pennsylvania. And the History channel show’s crew is asking Pennsylvanians to show them unique, historically...

ST. BONAVENTURE — Aaron Chimbel, winner of a national Edward R. Murrow Award and five Texas Emmy Awards, has been named dean of the Jandoli School of ...

“Bradford Era newsroom,” I’d say, picking up the phone. “Hi.” With that one word, Roger Newton’s voice was instantly recognizable. “Hey, Rog,” I’d say...

Have you ever watched a lottery drawing on TV? When the smiling woman watches the hopper filled with numbered balls flying around until one shoots up ...

S pring is finally here! Or is it? In late March and early April, the lines can sometimes be blurred, between what is winter and what is spring. Pleas...

NEWS: “Allied Airmen Score Stunning 84-3 Aerial Victory over Axis.” This was the headline of The Era on April 15, 1943. The U.S. was fighting in World...

ALLEGANY, N.Y. — Journalist and Virginia Delegate Danica Roem will visit her alma mater April 5, for a public talk on her journey from Bonaventure to ...

March is National Women’s History Month. During this time, I’ve taken some time to reflect upon women in my own life. First and foremost is my mother,...

I don’t know about you, readers, but after the tragedy and seriousness in the news lately, I’m ready for a laugh. Searching for something lighthearted...

I have worked in newspapers almost my entire life. It’s the only profession I have known. Yes, I had a paper route when I was 12. It would make a cute...

This week is banned books week, a celebration of the freedom to read books of one’s choosing. As a journalist, I wholeheartedly support this freedom. ...

STEPHEN KING: Mike McCoy of Mayville, N.Y., read our recent article about the horror movie “IT,” based on the book by Stephen King. He wanted share th...

The student editors of Baily’s Beads, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s award-winning literary magazine, are seeking submissions for special ...

Earlier this week, Era Associate Editor Marcie Schellhammer questioned the stories journalists choose to cover, citing the hullabaloo some reporters m...