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    Family Day at McKean Co. Fair draws happy crowd
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    Family Day at McKean Co. Fair draws happy crowd
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 18, 2018
    SMETHPORT — Thick mud that covered the grandstand racetrack at the McKean County Fair Friday may have forced Pepsi Family Day activities to shift to a...
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    O-E board makes new hires for the start of the school year
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    O-E board makes new hires for the start of the school year
    BARB CLOSE Era Correspondent bmdclose@hotmail.com 
    Aug 16, 2018
    ELDRED — Faculty planning was a top agenda item for the Otto-Eldred School District board meeting held at the elementary technology center on Tuesday....
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    Almost time for back to school
    Editorial, News
    Almost time for back to school
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 15, 2018
    It’s almost back-to-school time. And I’m wondering where the summer went. Then again, I’m still writing 2017 for the year, so I may not by the best pe...
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    WWII vet reflects on service, 97 full years of life
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    WWII vet reflects on service, 97 full years of life
    ANTHONY SAMBROTTO Era Sports Writer erasambrotto@gmail.com 
    Jul 28, 2018
    The word ‘hero’ is tossed around quite frequently these days. In this very sports section it’s used to describe a player hitting a walk-off home run o...
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    Bradford couple welcomes baby boy
    Births, Lifestyle
    Bradford couple welcomes baby boy
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    Jul 18, 2018
    A baby boy, Brody Martin Shultz, was born at 4:40 p.m. June 12, 2018, at Bradford Regional Medical Center to proud parents Jennifer Graham-Johnson and...
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    Men help raise strong children
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    Men help raise strong children
    Jun 18, 2018
    By JIM ECKSTROM Some years ago a young man walked into the newsroom to fill out the form to have the birth of his girlfriend’s baby put in the paper. ...
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    ‘Round the Square for June 2, 2018
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    ‘Round the Square for June 2, 2018
    Jun 02, 2018
    TEEN DRIVERS: It’s a nerve-racking experience to hand over your car keys to your new teen driver. AAA encourages parents to talk to teens about safe d...
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    Kids Fest 2018 a success despite rain
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    Kids Fest 2018 a success despite rain
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 22, 2018
    More than 400 children and parents attended Kids Fest 2018 on April 28. The event, sponsored by the McKean County Collaborative Board and the Bradford...
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    Mother’s Day extra special for Kane woman; Peggy Bailey reflects on fostering over the past 21 years
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    Mother’s Day extra special for Kane woman; Peggy Bailey reflects on fostering over the past 21 years
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    May 12, 2018
    Peggy Bailey said her home resembled a funeral parlor on Friday. But the occasion isn’t a solemn one as flowers filled her home — it is a time of cele...
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    ‘Round the Square for May 10, 2018
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    ‘Round the Square for May 10, 2018
    May 10, 2018
    ART: On Wednesday night, local students shared the artistic talents with community, when the Bradford Area School District K-12 Art Exhibition opened ...
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    PC Early Childhood Expo on Saturday
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    PC Early Childhood Expo on Saturday
    AMANDA JONES Era Correspondent amandajonesera@yahoo.com 
    Apr 20, 2018
    COUDERSPORT — The Potter County Early Childhood Expo will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. this Saturday at the Coudersport Elementary School, with a...
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    Story time: Bradford area students show off books
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    Story time: Bradford area students show off books
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 14, 2018
    Throughout the year, kindergarten students at Bradford Area Christian Academy have tackled writing projects and shared them with their classmates. On ...
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    Fretz 8th grade parents meeting set
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    Fretz 8th grade parents meeting set
    Feb 27, 2018
    An informational meeting regarding the scheduling of classes for the 2018 – 2019 school year will be held at 6 p.m. March 8 in the Bradford Area High ...
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    Port Allegany Family Center offers workshop
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    Port Allegany Family Center offers workshop
    Feb 24, 2018
    PORT ALLEGANY — The Port Allegany Family Center, a program of the Guidance Center, is offering the “Incredible Years,” a parent workshop on managing c...
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    Leadership Day returns to GGB on March 2
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    Leadership Day returns to GGB on March 2
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 20, 2018
    Leadership and responsibility can come at a young age with the proper training and encouragement. Teachers and students at George G. Blaisdell Element...
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    Winter welcome: It’s good to be bored
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    Winter welcome: It’s good to be bored
    Jason Maholy, Editor 
    Feb 07, 2018
    Most parents have undoubtedly heard the words “I'm bored” come out of their child's mouth. This unfortunate occurrence happens on car rides, while sit...
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    Kane schools set kindergarten events
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    Kane schools set kindergarten events
    Feb 07, 2018
    KANE — An informational event for parents of children who are eligible for kindergarten in the 2018-2019 year, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 27 i...
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    O-E to kindergarten, preschool registration
    Local News, News
    O-E to kindergarten, preschool registration
    Feb 07, 2018
    DUKE CENTER — The Otto-Eldred School District will hold its kindergarten registration on March 6, and its preschool registration March 7 and 8. Prospe...
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    Bradford native to compete in snowboard at 2018 Olympics
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Bradford native to compete in snowboard at 2018 Olympics
    JENNA GIORDANO Era Reporter erajennag@gmail.com 
    Feb 02, 2018
    For some, the idea of going to the Olympic Games is a dream, but for Hagen Kearney, that dream is becoming a reality. Kearney, 26, a Bradford native w...
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    Scholarship applications being accepted
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    Scholarship applications being accepted
    Jan 31, 2018
    OLEAN, N.Y. — Area students can begin applying for scholarships managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation on Thursday. Students can apply...
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    Red Cross blood drive scheduled Aug. 12
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    Red Cross blood drive scheduled Aug. 12
    August 5, 2025
    The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in the dining room at Bradford Manor, 50 Lang Maid Lane, from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 12. Those who donate bet...
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    ‘Round the Square: Don’t get the morbs
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    ‘Round the Square: Don’t get the morbs
    August 5, 2025
    SLANG TERMS: Do you turn into a gigglemug when you see the jammiest bits of jam? Is that lally-cooler? Don't get the morbs, we're just sharing some sl...
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    High school teacher considers fling with former student
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    High school teacher considers fling with former student
    August 5, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I am a 50-year-old single mom who is extremely close with my 20-year-old daughter, who is away at college. I haven't dated for 12 years, pa...
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    BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: More than hair at Bella Capelli
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    BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: More than hair at Bella Capelli
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    August 5, 2025
    At Bella Capelli Salon and Boutique, the talented stylists know that a trip to the salon is about much more than great hair – it’s about connection, c...
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    Preparing for the end of life
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    Preparing for the end of life
    August 5, 2025
    Dear Heloise: Both my wife and I are in our 80s, so I've created a detailed list of things that need to get done once we pass. My list includes all of...
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    Tee times set for 89th annual Men’s Am tourney
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    Tee times set for 89th annual Men’s Am tourney
    August 4, 2025
    OLEAN — The field for the 89th annual Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania Men’s Amateur Golf Tournament is set. A pool of 137 golfers - th...
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