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    Community blood drive set for Monday
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    Community blood drive set for Monday
    Marcie 
    Oct 26, 2019
    The real-life, friendly vampires, the Community Blood Bank, is hosting an upcoming blood drive at St. Bernards Catholic Church ahead of the Halloween ...
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    Renodin Foundation sees growing need with grant recipients
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    Renodin Foundation sees growing need with grant recipients
    KATE DAY SAGER kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 15, 2019
    OLEAN, N.Y. — During each successive year that officials with the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation have prepared to provide grants for charitable progra...
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    Bradford to hold community blood drive for Unyts
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    Bradford to hold community blood drive for Unyts
    Marcie 
    Jul 09, 2019
    A blood drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19 at the Bradford City Police Department at 18 Kennedy St. Police Chief Chris Lucco said, “As f...
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    Stoddard resigns at Carrollton supervisor
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    Stoddard resigns at Carrollton supervisor
    KATE DAY SAGER kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 21, 2019
    Jim Stoddard described the need to step back and simplify his life as the reason he recently stepped down as the supervisor of the Town of Carrollton,...
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    Rural Health Redesign Center passes Senate
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    Rural Health Redesign Center passes Senate
    Marcie 
    Jun 13, 2019
    HARRISBURG — An innovative pilot project that could prove to be a real lifesaver for hospitals serving smaller communities received Senate approval We...
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    CASA to hold informational session in Kane
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    CASA to hold informational session in Kane
    Jan 04, 2019
    SMETHPORT — An informational session on the Court Appointed Special Advocate program is scheduled for 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Friends Memorial Publ...
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    ‘Round the Square –– 12/20/18
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    ‘Round the Square –– 12/20/18
    Dec 21, 2018
    SPECIAL GIFT: With everyone seeking to find a cute gift for their children this Christmas, a volunteer of the McKean County SPCA asked if we would run...
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    How to get your financial life in order before the new year
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    How to get your financial life in order before the new year
    Eric Titner 
    Oct 29, 2018
    Are you finally ready to get your financial health in better shape? If so, then you’re thinking wisely, because it’s never too soon to start taking yo...
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    Plummer of Destinations Bradford stepping down
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    Plummer of Destinations Bradford stepping down
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 26, 2018
    It was late afternoon on Tuesday, when an older woman stopped by Destinations Bradford and asked Becky Plummer if there was any food available. Plumme...
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    RTS for Aug. 17
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    RTS for Aug. 17
    Aug 17, 2018
    SCHOOLS: It’s time for the school year to start once again. The first students are heading back on Wednesday, and that includes students in Smethport,...
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    Nearly 25% of nurses are burned out and here is why
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    Nearly 25% of nurses are burned out and here is why
    Eric Titner 
    Aug 15, 2018
    Calling all nurses: Are you working hard and “feeling the burn?” No, not from too much activity, but from burnout. If so, then you should take it seri...
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    How to seamlessly transfer your skills from one industry to another
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    How to seamlessly transfer your skills from one industry to another
    Eric Titner 
    Jul 19, 2018
    For most of us, our career paths don’t go in a single straight line. Instead, there are plenty of twists and turns along the way—some expected and oth...
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    How to answer, “Why do you want to work here?”
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    How to answer, “Why do you want to work here?”
    Eric Titner 
    Jul 16, 2018
    Sometimes the most obvious interview questions are the toughest. You prep and prep for the job of your dreams and do all the right things—meticulously...
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    Northwest names Pecora business banker
    Business
    Northwest names Pecora business banker
    Jul 11, 2018
    Evan Pecora has been named business banker of Northwest Bank. Norm Strotman, commercial team lead, made the announcement. Working from the Northwest o...
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    Donate blood at Port Allegany Elementary School on Friday
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Donate blood at Port Allegany Elementary School on Friday
    May 22, 2018
    PORT ALLEGANY — Community Blood Bank is issuing an immediate and critical need for all eligible Type O blood donors due to an ongoing decrease in bloo...
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    Area superintendents wary of bills to protect schools
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    Area superintendents wary of bills to protect schools
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 12, 2018
    School safety bills proposed by Pennsylvania lawmakers range from requiring mental health checkups and depression screenings for children before they ...
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    Blood drive set in Smethport
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    Blood drive set in Smethport
    Dec 30, 2017
    SMETHPORT— McKean County will host an employee and community blood drive from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located at Main a...
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    How to become a school counselor
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    How to become a school counselor
    Kate Lopaze 
    Dec 19, 2017
    School counselors are some of the most important professionals in the educational system. They can help bridge the gap between personal and educationa...
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    Round the Square for Dec. 5
    Local News, News, Round the Square
    Round the Square for Dec. 5
    Dec 05, 2017
    SPECIAL GIFT: With everyone seeking to find a cute gift for their children this Christmas, a volunteer of the McKean County SPCA asked if we would run...
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    Smethport United Way campaign at 60 percent
    Local News, News
    Smethport United Way campaign at 60 percent
    Nov 30, 2017
    Support continues for the Smethport Campaign for United Way, with officials announcing that 60 percent of the $17,000 goal has been raised since solic...
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
    By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
    August 2, 2025
    Mast crops are spotty this year, except for acorns. Soft mast, like apples and wild cherries, seems to be minimal to none in most areas. Soft mast blo...
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    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    August 2, 2025
    EXCITED: It's August — are you getting excited for the fabulous events in McKean County during this back-to-school month? It's Festa Italiana in Bradf...
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    Drilling pilot holes
    Lifestyles
    Drilling pilot holes
    August 2, 2025
    Dear Heloise: When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a...
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    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    Lifestyles
    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    August 2, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I made a terrible mistake moving 2,000 miles across the country to be closer to my grandchildren. In the past, I have always noticed my son...
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    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    Local News
    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    August 2, 2025
    EMPORIUM — Educational programs are on tap today at Sizerville State Park. Tracks and Traces is set for 3 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center. H...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    National Sports
    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    JASON MACKEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    August 1, 2025
    (TNS) — Four years ago, the Pirates eschewed a traditional draft strategy and instead took Henry Davis No. 1 overall, using the savings to sign other ...
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