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    Round the Square
    RTS
    Marcie 
    Oct 25, 2022
    PUNNY . So, you just got invited to a shindig for the ghastly celebrations this weekend and have nothing to wear and no money for a costume — what are...
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    Complete a craft at Art on the Island
    News
    Complete a craft at Art on the Island
    Sep 30, 2022
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Historical Society will set up a “complete a craft” area from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, during the Art on the Island Craft S...
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    Robertson: A less-than-perfect hunt
    Columns, Outdoors
    Robertson: A less-than-perfect hunt
    WADE ROBERTSON 
    Oct 14, 2021
    In many cases, hunting and fishing are more about perseverance than filling the freezer. Many days have limited action and little success; things don’...
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    Cherishing memories in a time of loss
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Cherishing memories in a time of loss
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 24, 2021
    It was a paper-wrapped birthday candle that wrecked me. Last week, my mother — my rock, my True North, the strongest woman I have ever known — passed ...
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    ConnectLife blood drive set
    Local News
    ConnectLife blood drive set
    Marcie 
    Mar 27, 2021
    A ConnectLife blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 6 at the United Way of Bradford. Donate blood and receive a Buffalo Sabres shirt. ...
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    Clothing drive for fire victims
    Local News
    Clothing drive for fire victims
    Marcie 
    Sep 26, 2020
    SMETHPORT (EC) — A clothing collection has be set up for the Rich Tanner family who lost everything is Tuesday’s fire on the East Valley Road in Keati...
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    Derrick City VFD to hold virtual Feel the Burn 5K
    Coronavirus, Local News, Online Features
    Derrick City VFD to hold virtual Feel the Burn 5K
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 16, 2020
    The Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department’s fifth annual Feel the Burn 5K will look a little different this year. The race will be held virtually to ...
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    Do we grow into taking responsibility?
    Сolumns
    Do we grow into taking responsibility?
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 08, 2020
    If you could do one thing — an inconvenience to yourself — that could save someone else’s life, would you do it? I see questions like this on social m...
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    Wolf Creek holding virtual challenge, still plans physical marathon in July
    Cross Country, Local Sports, Sports, ...
    Wolf Creek holding virtual challenge, still plans physical marathon in July
    ANTHONY SAMBROTTO asambrotto@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 09, 2020
    Strap on your running shoes and get ready to run from Presque Isle to the Mason-Dixon Line to the Delaware River — virtually, that is. Wolf Creek Race...
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    Robertson: Cleaning up
    Outdoors, Sports
    Robertson: Cleaning up
    WADE ROBERTSON Era Outdoors Columnist 
    Feb 01, 2020
    I was at my grandparents’ house for the weekend. Mom and Dad never seemed to mind being rid of my company, and, being a teenager, I didn’t much mind b...
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    Final ELF Fund sign-ups set for today
    Local News
    Final ELF Fund sign-ups set for today
    Marcie 
    Oct 23, 2019
    A last minute application day for The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at the Bradford Area Public Library. The ELF...
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    Last-minute ELF Fund sign-ups set for Thursday
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Last-minute ELF Fund sign-ups set for Thursday
    Oct 24, 2018
    A last-minute sign-up day for recipients of The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund will be held Thursday at the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washi...
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    ELF Fund sign-ups continue today
    Local News, News, Online Features
    ELF Fund sign-ups continue today
    Oct 11, 2018
    Sign-ups for The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund will continue today at the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington St. Applications will be ta...
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    Arena filling up, atmosphere charged
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Arena filling up, atmosphere charged
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 10, 2018
    ERIE — The arena is starting to fill up — a sea of Make America Great Again hats, Trump & Pence shirts and red, white and blue — awaiting the 7 p.m. s...
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    ELF Fund sign-ups continue today
    Local News, News, Online Features
    ELF Fund sign-ups continue today
    Oct 10, 2018
    Sign-ups for The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund will continue today at the Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington St. Applications will be ta...
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    ‘Round the Square for July 18, 2018
    News, Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square for July 18, 2018
    Jul 18, 2018
    ROOTS: Former Bradford resident Jim Burns is in town for his 65th class reunion and for Festa Italiana, and he contacted us to chat about his connecti...
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    First day in Namibia
    Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
    First day in Namibia
    WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Era 
    Jun 30, 2018
    After 54 hours of travel, the bed in our beautiful bungalow was heaven sent. It was also the best mattress I’ve ever slept on. Andre of Eitaalo Safari...
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    Celebrating the finish line: Kids and Cancer helps BRMC cancer patients mark milestone
    Local News, News, Online Features
    Celebrating the finish line: Kids and Cancer helps BRMC cancer patients mark milestone
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 05, 2017
    When a cancer patient completes his or her chemotherapy, it’s a feat that staff at Bradford Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Care Center recognize by ...
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    ELF Fund applications to be taken Thursday
    Local News, News
    ELF Fund applications to be taken Thursday
    Oct 25, 2017
    A last minute application day for The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday at Bradford Area Public Library. Appli...
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    ELF Fund sign-ups begin today
    Local News, News, Online Features
    ELF Fund sign-ups begin today
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 03, 2017
    There’s a chill in the air this week, which means the holiday season is quickly approaching. It’s also the time The Era’s Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund be...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    Nation & World, PA State News
    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    PA State News
    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    By OLIVER MORRISON  pennlive.com 
    June 15, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    PA State News
    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    June 14, 2025
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    June 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Local Sports
    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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