observances

SMETHPORT — On April 25, Arbor Day, the McKean County Conservation District held a celebration with a tribute to Conservation District Director Blaine...

The Bradford Hospital Foundation (BHF) invites the community to participate in the annual Flags of Honor, a tribute recognizing military veterans past...

Bradford’s 2025 Memorial Day parade will be held May 26. Lineup will begin between 9 and 9:30 a.m. on Davis Street. The parade will commence at 10 am....

SMETHPORT — Regular Baptist Church invites the public to its celebration of Easter at its “Son-rise Service” at 8 a.m. Sunday. “We thank Him for His w...

DUKE CENTER — The Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department buffett breakfast will be held 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the firehall on Sweitzer Drive. Typica...

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford students will be on spring break today through March 9. The university will close administrative offices Friday f...

There will be no e-edition of The Bradford Era on Monday, Feb. 17, due to the Presidents Day federal holiday. The paper will resume Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Although they usually make parts for local manufacturing businesses, a group of Bradford Area High School students focused their talents on making the...

The Women's Literary Club met Friday with President Carol Shannon welcoming everyone with holiday greetings. The tables were decorated with colorful p...

THIS WEEK: The week between Christmas and New Year’s is known by a few different names, including Romjul, Twixmas and Feral Week. Twixmas: An informal...

OLEAN, N.Y. — Southern Tier Catholic School recently held a Christmas concert that brought together students, teachers and families for a celebration ...

Women's Literary Club The Women's Literary Club met Friday with President Carol Shannon welcoming everyone with holiday greetings. The tables were dec...

CELEBRATE: After months, weeks or days of shopping, decorating, baking, and rushing around to get everything done, Christmas Day is nearly here. Do yo...

Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital, Kaleida Health facilities, will bring some Christmas cheer to patients who will no...

Due to the Christmas holiday, there will be no edition of The Bradford Era on Wednesday, Dec. 25. The newsroom will be available by email at news@brad...

TRIVIA: An estimated 85% of American kids believe in Santa Claus. That’s according to thepioneerwoman.com/ , which also reported the average age when ...

TRADITION: The holidays are times of tradition, with Santa Claus, Christmas carols, stockings, candy canes, shopping and so much more. The website the...

Hearts were warm and spirits were brighter than the Christmas lights during the 15th Annual Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Friday ...

The Christmas parade in Bradford on Friday was a spectacle of holiday fun. Photos by Era photographer Wade Aiken

ST. NICK: Today is Saint Nicholas Day, and The Old Farmer’s Almanac has the story about the bishop known for his good deeds for the needy and for chil...