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    Chance for flash flooding this afternoon
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    Chance for flash flooding this afternoon
    July 31, 2025
    The U.S. National Weather Service announced this morning that thunderstorms with especially heavy rain are possible this afternoon and evening. The he...
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    RTS: GIVING
    News, Round the Square
    RTS: GIVING
    Nov 28, 2022
    GIVING: All the shopping is nearing completion today, cyber Monday. And, of course, many of you are exhausted from the holiday and hunting. So now wha...
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    SPCA seeks help in fatal case of puppy abuse
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    SPCA seeks help in fatal case of puppy abuse
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    Aug 25, 2022
    OLEAN, N.Y. — The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is asking for help in identifying the perpetrator in a severe case of animal abuse that led to a puppy be...
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    Case Collector Reunion set for Friday and Saturday
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    Case Collector Reunion set for Friday and Saturday
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 13, 2022
    Summer days, blue skies and celebrating the 133-year tradition of American craftsmanship sure sound like a good way to start a party — and W.R. Case &...
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    RTS for Jan 7
    News, Round the Square
    RTS for Jan 7
    Jan 07, 2022
    DONATE FOR BETTY: Betty White was a well-known animal lover. She would have turned 100 on Jan. 17, but sadly she passed away Dec. 31, 2021. Betty attr...
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    RTS for Dec 18
    News, Round the Square
    RTS for Dec 18
    Dec 18, 2021
    KINDNESS : There are still eight days of challenges to accomplish for the Kane Kindness Challenge. Today’s challenge is to take a walk and pick up any...
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    Graham Packaging employees stand up for abused pup
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    Graham Packaging employees stand up for abused pup
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 27, 2021
    A story that starts out sad will hopefully have a happy ending for a dog that was rescued from an abusive situation. Jeremy Baird, Graham Packaging Pl...
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    Ludlow Days Sesquicentennial Celebration this weekend
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    Ludlow Days Sesquicentennial Celebration this weekend
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    Jul 07, 2021
    LUDLOW — Live music, food, raffles, vendors, balloon rides and fireworks — what else could one ask for in a celebration? The Ludlow Days Sesquicentenn...
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    Women’s Literary Club presents scholarships
    Entertainment, Lifestyle
    Women’s Literary Club presents scholarships
    Jun 08, 2021
    The Women’s Literary Club presented three scholarships for $1,000 each to Bradford Area High School seniors. Alexandra Asp, daughter of Tom Asp and Ju...
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    State police investigate animal cruelty
    Crime
    State police investigate animal cruelty
    Marcie 
    Apr 13, 2021
    LEWIS RUN — A cruelty to animals complaint at a residence on U.S. Route 219 in Hamlin Township last month resulted in the removal of 42 dogs and one c...
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    Memorandum
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Memorandum
    Mar 10, 2021
    OGH RETIREES will have a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. March 15 at Perkins in Olean, N.Y. They will have one birthday and are collecting for the McKean Count...
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    Memorandum
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Memorandum
    Oct 15, 2020
    OLEAN GENERAL RETIREES will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Mickey’s in Olean, N.Y. The group will be collecting for the SPCA.
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    Dogs, cats not known to be susceptible to COVID-19
    Bradford, Coronavirus, Local News, ...
    Dogs, cats not known to be susceptible to COVID-19
    Mar 26, 2020
    As far as anybody knows, dogs and cats are not susceptible to COVID-19, according to the Potter County Veterinary Clinic. A vet tech of the clinic pro...
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    RTS for Dec. 18
    Round the Square
    RTS for Dec. 18
    Marcie 
    Dec 18, 2019
    HELPING : When facing common hardship, the local community is known for pulling together to make sure everyone gets through. There were no doubt many ...
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    Memorandum
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Memorandum
    Oct 21, 2019
    OLEAN GENERAL RETIREES will have a luncheon at noon on Nov. 21 at Sprague’s. Members are collecting for the SPCA.
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    McKean County SPCA has sale on adoptions
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    McKean County SPCA has sale on adoptions
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 17, 2019
    Looking for a warm, furry friend to keep you company when the weather gets cold? The McKean County SPCA has a wide variety of pet-worthy creatures loo...
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    Memoranda
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Memoranda
    Sep 12, 2019
    CLASS OF ’65 GIRLS will meet for lunch at noon Thursday, Sept. 12, at Napoli’s on West Washington Street. OLEAN GENERAL RETIREES will hold a luncheon ...
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    Fall rabies clinic set for Sept. 21
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Fall rabies clinic set for Sept. 21
    Sep 04, 2019
    A fall rabies clinic will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave. It will be a drive-thru clinic that provide...
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    Port Allegany man charged with animal cruelty
    Local News
    Port Allegany man charged with animal cruelty
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 09, 2019
    A Port Allegany man has been charged by Lewis Run-based state police with cruelty to animals for allegedly leaving several animals at a home where he ...
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    SPCA is ‘pawsitively’ packed with pooches
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    SPCA is ‘pawsitively’ packed with pooches
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 31, 2019
    Things are ruff at the McKean County SPCA. Staff said the shelter is nearly at capacity for dogs, and is cutting adoption fees in hopes some local res...
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    SPCA to hold annual Kitten Shower on Saturday
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    SPCA to hold annual Kitten Shower on Saturday
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 30, 2019
    The McKean County SPCA is asking the community to help welcome the new generation of cats when it hosts its sixth annual Kitten Shower this Saturday. ...
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    Tractor-trailer crash shuts down Route 219
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    Tractor-trailer crash shuts down Route 219
    July 31, 2025
    Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department, along with Mount Jewett and Kane ambulances, were dispatched at 8:54 a.m. Thursday to a reported tractor...
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    Schools, counties begin to see payment delays
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    Schools, counties begin to see payment delays
    As budget stalemate hits a month
    By MARC LEVY Associated Press 
    July 31, 2025
    HARRISBURG (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration says billions of dollars in aid to Pennsylvania's schools and human services will be d...
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    Appointments made for new aging office committee
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    Appointments made for new aging office committee
    By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
    July 31, 2025
    HARRISBURG – Just over a year ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law a state budget which would support the establishment of an Alzheimer...
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    State upgrades flood warning system
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    State upgrades flood warning system
    By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
    July 31, 2025
    HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency announced upgrades to its flood warning and observation system on Wednesday. The Pennsylvani...
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    The art — and beauty — of waiting
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    The art — and beauty — of waiting
    By WADE ROBERTSON 
    July 31, 2025
    I arrived at camp Rack & Feather early. The cell phone rang; it was Jim Acker. His wife, Carla, was preparing a large dish of lasagna and a salad for ...
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