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    St. Marys Public Library kicks off STEM program, book club
    News, PA State News
    St. Marys Public Library kicks off STEM program, book club
    BRIANNE FLEMING Courier Express 
    Feb 06, 2023
    ST. MARYS — In its usual fashion, the St. Marys Public Library is overflowing with regular and new programs for patrons and community members of all a...
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    Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest returns to Cuba Library
    Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest returns to Cuba Library
    Oct 16, 2022
    CUBA — The Cuba Circulating Library is hosting its third annual Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest through noon on Oct. 25. Decorate a pumpkin ...
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    Help raise funds at library, win lottery tix
    News, Round the Square
    Help raise funds at library, win lottery tix
    Sep 26, 2022
    PORT ALLEGANY — The S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library is holding a lottery board raffle again this year. The raffle winner will be drawn on November ...
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    Commissioners extend support to Warren Library renovation
    News, Online Features
    Commissioners extend support to Warren Library renovation
    Sep 16, 2022
    WARREN — Recently, the Warren County Commissioners have donated $25,000 to the Warren Public Library to assist with their renovation project underway....
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    Tween and teen events at BAPL
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    Tween and teen events at BAPL
    Aug 08, 2022
    Area teens and tweens may not think of the library as a great place to hang out and meet people, but the Bradford Area Public Library (BAPL) is workin...
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    Library to close early Friday for fundraiser
    News
    Library to close early Friday for fundraiser
    Jul 06, 2022
    PORT ALLEGANY — The S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library in Port Allegany will be closing at 1 p.m., Friday, July 8 to prepare for the “Get Hooked on Yo...
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    Book sale at Olean Library; signups started for summer programs
    Book sale at Olean Library; signups started for summer programs
    Olean Times Herald staff 
    Jun 29, 2022
    OLEAN — With summer in high gear, Olean-area residents are able to find that favorite place outside to read. And for those who ran out of books during...
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    Fun-filled events planned for summer at Bradford library
    News
    Fun-filled events planned for summer at Bradford library
    Marcie 
    Jun 29, 2022
    Local teens and tweens have several options to hold summer boredom at bay. At the Bradford Area Public Library, Pitt-Bradford professor, Orin James is...
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    Other Voices: Library firing makes no sense
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Other Voices: Library firing makes no sense
    May 19, 2022
    I have been extremely disappointed in the way the Bradford Library Board of Trustees has handled personnel management over the past year, culminating ...
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    Connect with S.W. Smith Library during National Library Week
    News
    Connect with S.W. Smith Library during National Library Week
    Mar 30, 2022
    PORT ALLEGANY — The theme for National Library Week 2022 at the S. W. Smith Memorial Public Library and libraries across the nation is “Connect with Y...
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    Bradford Library offers surprise book dates
    News
    Bradford Library offers surprise book dates
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 02, 2022
    Some find Valentine’s Day overrated, and for those individuals or those who simply prefer to stay at home and read, the Bradford Area Public Library h...
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    Stuffed animal sleepover postponed at Port A library
    News
    Stuffed animal sleepover postponed at Port A library
    Marcie 
    Jan 21, 2022
    PORT ALLEGANY — Due to an abundance of caution and ill staff members, the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library will be closed until further notice. The ...
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    Holiday cheer available at Bradford Area Public Library
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    Holiday cheer available at Bradford Area Public Library
    Dec 07, 2021
    The Bradford Library is spreading Christmas cheer through a variety of programs during the month of December. Adults can get into the holiday spirit d...
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    Bradford library to hold book sale this Saturday
    News
    Bradford library to hold book sale this Saturday
    Marcie 
    Jul 13, 2021
    The Bradford Area Public Library will be spreading the love of reading during its annual book sale from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at 67 West Wa...
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    Bradford Area Public Library announces children’s summer programing
    News
    Bradford Area Public Library announces children’s summer programing
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    May 29, 2021
    The Bradford Area Public Library is back this summer with a wide variety of children’s activities. Youth Services Librarian Debbie Dean provided The E...
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    Library of the Senate to feature service exhibit
    News
    Library of the Senate to feature service exhibit
    Marcie 
    May 25, 2021
    HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate Library is showing its annual exhibition dedicated to sharing the stories of Senate members who served our nation...
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    S.W. Smith Library to follow state COVID-19 recommendations
    News
    S.W. Smith Library to follow state COVID-19 recommendations
    May 17, 2021
    PORT ALLEGANY — As a state-aided public library, S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library will follow the guidance of the Pennsylvania Department of Health ...
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    Bradford library’s youth programs are moving outside
    News
    Bradford library’s youth programs are moving outside
    May 03, 2021
    Bradford Area Public Library’s children’s activities are moving outside . . . weather permitting! The Youth Department is excited to see area children...
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    RTS for April 16
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    RTS for April 16
    Apr 16, 2021
    IN MEMORIAM: Each year, The Era publishes a special section of the newspaper devoted to the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice, and p...
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    Bradford library offering book sale, digital detox boxes
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Bradford library offering book sale, digital detox boxes
    Apr 08, 2021
    Bradford Area Public Library is offering more activities in celebration of National Library Week. The library has digital detox boxes for teens, and a...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    Nation & World, PA State News
    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
    PA State News
    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.
    PA State News
    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
    Local News, Nation & World
    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
    Local Sports
    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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