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    Bradford’s Pumpkinfest to be postponed until 2021
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    Bradford’s Pumpkinfest to be postponed until 2021
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 30, 2020
    In a typical year, local families would gather in early autumn on Main Street for Bradford’s annual Pumpkinfest; 2020 has been anything but typical. T...
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    Local United Way donations on the rise
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    Local United Way donations on the rise
    Marcie 
    Nov 22, 2019
    United Way of the Bradford Area campaign chair Christy Graham announced the campaigns’ progress in area communities on Thursday. Graham said she is th...
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    Two lauded at Thursday’s Leader Luncheon
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    Two lauded at Thursday’s Leader Luncheon
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 15, 2019
    During her childhood, Karen Costello-Pecht was raised in a large family by parents who instilled the values of community involvement — a trait she bel...
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    Annual YWCA Leader Luncheon slated for Thursday
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    Annual YWCA Leader Luncheon slated for Thursday
    Mar 11, 2019
    Each year at the annual Leader Luncheon, the YWCA Bradford recognizes outstanding women and young women from McKean County who have demonstrated leade...
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    United Way Red Feather honoree shares childhood memories of agency
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    United Way Red Feather honoree shares childhood memories of agency
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 01, 2019
    Debbie Price remembered a time during her childhood when her father was ill and couldn’t work, leaving her family’s bills unpaid until help was provid...
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    United Way campaign at 90 percent of goal
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    United Way campaign at 90 percent of goal
    Dec 21, 2018
    The United Way of the Bradford Area has reached 90 percent of its campaign goal. Campaign chair Theresa Funk said, “I am very excited we have reached ...
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    United Way campaign at 50 percent of goal
    Local News, News, Online Features
    United Way campaign at 50 percent of goal
    Nov 17, 2018
    United Way of the Bradford Area campaign chair Theresa Funk has announced that the agency’s annual fundraiser is at 50 percent of its goal. “My team a...
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    United Way campaign ends short of goal
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    United Way campaign ends short of goal
    Jan 26, 2018
    The United Way of the Bradford Area campaign fell short of its fundraising goal, but board members lauded the help of the community in raising $336,80...
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    Pumpkin Fest coincides with Pitt-Bradford Alumni Weekend
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    Pumpkin Fest coincides with Pitt-Bradford Alumni Weekend
    SANDY RHODES Special to The Era 
    Sep 28, 2017
    It is sure to be a gourd-eous weekend in Bradford. That’s because Pumpkin Fest, which will coincide with the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Al...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    By OLIVER MORRISON  pennlive.com 
    June 15, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    June 14, 2025
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    June 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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