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    Liquor Control Enforcement enforcing state order
    Business, Coronavirus
    Liquor Control Enforcement enforcing state order
    Marcie 
    Apr 06, 2020
    HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police reminds licensed liquor establishments to refrain from having patrons remain in their buildings to operate ...
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    Bradford library closes book drop
    Coronavirus, Local News
    Bradford library closes book drop
    Marcie 
    Apr 03, 2020
    Because of the statewide stay-at-home order implemented Wednesday, the Bradford Area Public Library has closed its book drop until further notice. Pat...
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    Resources available during library closures
    Coronavirus, Local News
    Resources available during library closures
    Marcie 
    Mar 31, 2020
    Libraries throughout Pennsylvania are closed until further notice because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library in Port All...
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    S.W. Smith library asks patrons to hold donations
    Coronavirus, Local News
    S.W. Smith library asks patrons to hold donations
    Marcie 
    Mar 26, 2020
    PORT ALLEGANY — The S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library is asking patrons to temporarily hold donations of books, magazines, puzzles or other materials...
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    Port Allegany man charged with threatening officer
    Crime
    Port Allegany man charged with threatening officer
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 10, 2020
    A Port Allegany man was arrested on allegations he was disorderly and intoxicated at a bar and told an officer he wanted to shoot him. Douglas Smith, ...
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    S.W. Smith library to celebrate National Lego Day
    Bradford, Local News, News
    S.W. Smith library to celebrate National Lego Day
    Jan 21, 2020
    PORT ALLEGANY — S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library will celebrate National Lego Day from 4;30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan 28. During that time, patrons are welco...
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    SW Smith extends Food for Fines program
    Local News
    SW Smith extends Food for Fines program
    Marcie 
    Dec 07, 2019
    PORT ALLEGANY — The S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library is extending the Food for Fine$ drive until Dec. 13. For each nonperishable item that is donate...
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    Olean Family YMCA to receive GOACC Presidential Award
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Olean Family YMCA to receive GOACC Presidential Award
    Oct 21, 2019
    OLEAN, N.Y. — A community mainstay aimed at helping area residents live to the fullest is receiving special recognition for its work. Greater Olean Ar...
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    Bites for books
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Bites for books
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 04, 2019
    There were some tough decisions made at the Taste of Bradford event Thursday evening. Which of the dozen-and-a-half dishes should patrons try first, o...
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    Independence Day celebrations slated for Allegany State Park
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    Independence Day celebrations slated for Allegany State Park
    Jul 01, 2019
    SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Area residents are encouraged to grab their lawn chairs and head to Allegany State Park’s Quaker Beach area to celebrate the nation’...
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    Prepare for the holidays during these weekend events
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Prepare for the holidays during these weekend events
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com 
    Dec 08, 2018
    Enjoy the quaint beauty of the holiday wonderland that winter brings to the region during hometown events for every age this weekend. A Dickens Christ...
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    Bradford Area Public Library announces essay contests
    Local News, News
    Bradford Area Public Library announces essay contests
    Sep 13, 2018
    To promote all of the programs at the Bradford Area Public Library, library staff are asking patrons to write a short essay describing how they have b...
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    Digging to reach the prizes at this years geocaching competition
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Digging to reach the prizes at this years geocaching competition
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com 
    Jul 11, 2018
    BENEZETTE — Digging in the mud when one is a child is a reward in itself; but at this year’s Geocaching Competition from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Satur...
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    Enjoy some classic, fast-paced fun at the drive-in’s Car Cruise
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Enjoy some classic, fast-paced fun at the drive-in’s Car Cruise
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com 
    Jul 05, 2018
    Take a step back in time on July 12 at an event being held at the Kane Family Drive-In. The Car Cruise will take patrons back to the 1950s with a clas...
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    Chocolate lovers travel back in time to help support a good cause
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Chocolate lovers travel back in time to help support a good cause
    DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com 
    May 22, 2018
    Stepping back a few decades, patrons filled the Masonic Lodge at 625 South Ave., to celebrate with a roaring 20s theme and raise funds for the Salvati...
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    No more ‘shushing’: Children welcome at county’s public libraries
    Local News, News, Online Features
    No more ‘shushing’: Children welcome at county’s public libraries
    JOELLEN WANKEL Era Reporter erajoellenw@gmail.com 
    Apr 03, 2018
    Some people hear the word “library” and think of quiet aisles, towering bookshelves full of books and older patrons reading silently at a table or in ...
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    YMCA to present community awards in May
    Local News, News, Online Features
    YMCA to present community awards in May
    Mar 29, 2018
    The Bradford YMCA will present 2018 Bradford Community Awards at a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. May 8 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The “Geor...
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    Wearing green
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Wearing green
    Era photo by Wade Aiken 
    Mar 19, 2018
    Mason Columbine, Brian Lewis, Desiree Bennett and Darcy Rau join other patrons celebrating St. Patrick's Day at JJ's Saloon in taking "the wearin' o' ...
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    Bradford library holding essay contest
    Entertainment, Entertainment, Lifestyle, ...
    Bradford library holding essay contest
    Sep 23, 2017
    How has the Bradford Area Public Library impacted your life? Staff and board members want to know and are asking patrons to write a short essay. “The ...
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    Bradford Area Public Library announces National Library Week
    Local News, News
    Bradford Area Public Library announces National Library Week
    Apr 01, 2017
    The Bradford Area Public Library is holding several several events and contests April 9-15 during National Library Week. “This year’s theme is Librari...
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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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