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Bradford man jailed after alleged knife threat
Crime, Local News, News
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Aug 11, 2018
An intoxicated male who allegedly threatened to kill someone with a knife at his residence early Friday morning is in McKean County Jail. David R. Lev...
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Southgate Road fire cause undetermined
Local News, News, Online Features
Aug 04, 2018
RIDGWAY — There were no injuries in a house fire that began at 3:20 p.m. Thursday at 67 Southgate Road in Bradford Township, and the blaze has been ca...
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None injured in Southgate Road house fire
Local News, News
Aug 03, 2018
No injuries were reported after Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department battled a house fire at 67 Southgate Road in Foster Township on Thursday. ...
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Miller co-authors book with ex-bodyguard to Elvis Presley
Local News, News, Online Features
CALEB HUNTOON Era Reporter eracalebh@gmail.com 
Jul 30, 2018
Elvis Presley may have left the building, but to the people whose lives he touched, whether it be through his music or through his friendship, Elvis’ ...
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Ridgway Firemen’s Carnival to begin Monday
Local News, News, Online Features
RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Jul 20, 2018
Ridgway firefighters are preparing for a weeklong celebration of their department and their community, which will begin on Monday. This year’s event i...
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Livestock perish in Bradford Township shed fire
Local News, News, Online Features
Jun 28, 2018
A few livestock died but no people were injured in a fire Wednesday evening that destroyed a shed in Bradford Township. According to Bradford Township...
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Vehicle rescue awareness course
Local News, News, Online Features
Era photo by Fran De Lancey 
May 28, 2018
Jim Neely and Nick Thomas of the Smethport Fire Department stabilize vehicles during the Vehicle Rescue Awareness course Sunday morning at the Tri-Cou...
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What’s really important
Opinion, Сolumns
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 19, 2018
I’ve been in the news business a few decades now, and I constantly marvel at what catches the interest of people. Those of you not on the internet may...
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Emporium blaze ruled accidental
Local News, News
May 11, 2018
EMPORIUM — The fire that severely damaged a seven-unit, two-story apartment building Tuesday night in Emporium has been ruled accidental, and started ...
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Rinfrette and his K-9 unit  “a true legacy”
Local News, News, Online Features
KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
May 08, 2018
For the past 35 years, when help was needed to find victims of homicides or suicides, or homes or schools needed swept for drugs, Cattaraugus County S...
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