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IT’S ONLY A NUMBER: Age, we can’t stop it. Everyday we grow older. Every year tacks on another chapter of life. Consider the ways in which life has be...

BIRTHDAY: We missed it by a few days, but we wanted to mark the 126th anniversary of the birth of Harry Crooks. We’ll take you back to 2011 to explain...

EARLY RETURN: Jack Bell of Kane told the newsroom he stepped out into his backyard Tuesday evening and found a group of 8 to 10 robins. He said he has...

RESOLVE: As we head toward 2022, we would like to share some resolutions to improve physical and mental health. Physical Health: Work out to feel good...

HUNT : Jennifer Klaiber submitted a note to The Era sharing her experience completing the 2021 Super Summer Scavenger Hunt by the Pennsylvania Magazin...

DIARY OF A HOUSEWIFE: As mentioned in a previous RTS, we at the newsroom have been pouring over a Dec. 6, 1981 edition of The New York Times Magazine....

GRATITUDE: During a tough year, it’s nice to receive some cheerful mail. The newsroom is grateful to Era reader Bonna Burkhouse and her great-granddau...

WEREWOLVES: With Halloween rolling near, it’s time to have some fun with creepy legends. The legend of the werewolf is difficult to narrow down to one...

YAY: We have to say a quick “thank you” to the gentleman who appreciated our RTS about candy, and our willingness to be taste-testers. A reader droppe...

POETRY: Joy Pascarella of Bradford, a regular contributor to RTS, has shared a few more poems with us. Great Therapy There is something calming about ...

Stress relief for parents: Greg Szklany from Milk4U.org reached out to The Era newsroom to note that now is a time where stress relievers might be hel...

Remembering Kobe: Kathe Johnson of Bradford shared a poetic tribute with The Era. She has also posted it to social media, with very positive feedback....

FRIENDSHIP : Today’s RTS begins the story, submitted to us from Dike Artley, BHS Class of 1957, of a strong influence in the way Artley’s life progres...

Canning tomatoes: For those with gardens — or simply a love of tomatoes and canning your own for use throughout the year, one of the most common tasks...

CELEBRATE : Today is quite the occasion for us — it’s the 69th birthday of RTS. Over the years, we’ve shared countless recipes, told of strange or fun...

PAUL OWENS: Mea culpa. A reader pointed out that we had the wrong year in Thursday morning’s paper for local baseball legend Paul Owens’ death. Paul O...

STARDUST: A memorial to late British rocker David Bowie has cropped up right here in Pennsylvania. On Saturday, people were invited to a memorial cere...

LINT: After hearing about a local clothes dryer fire a few days ago, Andy Heffner of Ormsby said he wanted to remind people to get their dryers cleane...

SPACE ODYSSEY: Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? NASA is accepting applications through Feb. 18 for “the best candidates to work in the best...

LEAVES: The Allegheny National Forest is making it easier for residents to enjoy the autumn display this year. Out-of-towners can learn about the tran...