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    S.W. Smith Library to follow state COVID-19 recommendations
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    S.W. Smith Library to follow state COVID-19 recommendations
    May 17, 2021
    PORT ALLEGANY — As a state-aided public library, S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library will follow the guidance of the Pennsylvania Department of Health ...
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    Rettger: Vaccine clinics going well
    News
    Rettger: Vaccine clinics going well
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 15, 2021
    So far, so good. Vaccine clinics in McKean County have been going smoothly, without any major reactions from patients, reported Gerard Rettger, deputy...
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    Curbside pickup still available at Oswayo Valley Memorial Library
    Entertainment, Lifestyle
    Curbside pickup still available at Oswayo Valley Memorial Library
    May 04, 2021
    SHINGLEHOUSE — Curbside pickup is still available at Oswayo Valley Memorial Library for patrons who do not feel comfortable entering the building. Cal...
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    FCI-McKean employees sue for hazard pay for COVID pandemic
    News
    FCI-McKean employees sue for hazard pay for COVID pandemic
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 04, 2021
    More than 200 employees of FCI-McKean have filed suit against the federal government, demanding back pay for overtime and hazardous duty for prison co...
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    Leaky collection pipe causes small crude oil leak on West Branch
    News
    Leaky collection pipe causes small crude oil leak on West Branch
    RICK MILLER Special to The Era 
    Apr 29, 2021
    ALLEGANY, N.Y. — The state Department of Environmental Conservation responded Monday night to a crude oil spill on a lease along West Branch Road in t...
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    Celebrating Conservation District Week 2021
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Celebrating Conservation District Week 2021
    Apr 19, 2021
    On Tuesday, the McKean County Commissioners proclaimed April 18-24 Conservation District Week 2021 in McKean County. Conservation Districts began nati...
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    Bradford library staff invites the public to ‘come on down’ and enjoy the books again!
    Bradford, Local News, News, ...
    Bradford library staff invites the public to ‘come on down’ and enjoy the books again!
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter 
    Apr 17, 2021
    When the Bradford Area Public Library closed its doors last year for 10 weeks due to the pandemic, the staff missed the patrons as much as the patrons...
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    Prescribed burn to be held on ANF
    Local News
    Prescribed burn to be held on ANF
    Marcie 
    Apr 08, 2021
    WARREN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, will conduct a prescribed fire at Buzzard Swamp on Thursday. Fire staff will treat two un...
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    Port Allegany library at 25% capacity
    Local News
    Port Allegany library at 25% capacity
    Marcie 
    Apr 07, 2021
    PORT ALLEGANY — The capacity inside the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library has been permitted to increase capacity to 25%. The library is simultaneous...
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    Wind advisory in effect until 6 p.m.
    Local News, Online Features
    Wind advisory in effect until 6 p.m.
    Marcie 
    Mar 26, 2021
    It sure is windy out there. So much so, in fact, that some metal flashing from the front of Northwest on Main Street came off and landed in the street...
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    Bradford baseball emphasizing competition, fundamentals ahead of season
    Baseball, High School, Local Sports, ...
    Bradford baseball emphasizing competition, fundamentals ahead of season
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 26, 2021
    Spring sports are just around the corner and the competition is heating up on the Bradford baseball team. Like all spring teams, the Owls are both exc...
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    Ecumenical Home welcomes families for indoor visitation
    Local News
    Ecumenical Home welcomes families for indoor visitation
    Marcie 
    Mar 18, 2021
    After a year of isolation, Bradford Ecumenical Home Inc. resumed visits from friends and family on Wednesday. More than 40 families signed up on the s...
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    Barbara Moscato Brown Library launches new website this week
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Barbara Moscato Brown Library launches new website this week
    Mar 16, 2021
    EMPORIUM — The Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library has announced the launching of its new and improved website. “As with any tech changeover, libra...
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    Truck-Lite starts expansion during pandemic
    Local News, Online Features
    Truck-Lite starts expansion during pandemic
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 27, 2021
    COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Truck-Lite has an enviable problem: having more orders than it can fill. The Falconer, N.Y.-based company hosted a tour Friday at i...
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    Pitt-Bradford Portraits magazine wins award
    Local News
    Pitt-Bradford Portraits magazine wins award
    Marcie 
    Feb 26, 2021
    The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s alumni magazine, Portraits, has received a Silver Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of...
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    UPMC Kane continues to vaccinate individuals in Group 1A
    Local News
    UPMC Kane continues to vaccinate individuals in Group 1A
    Marcie 
    Feb 23, 2021
    KANE — UPMC Kane will continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines to individuals in group 1A as outlined by the state this week at the Kane Volunteer Fir...
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    Sestina living out lifelong dream with Long Island Nets
    Basketball, Local Sports, Sports
    Sestina living out lifelong dream with Long Island Nets
    PATRICK KOTNIK pkotnik@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 12, 2021
    Editor's Note: This is the third and final edition of a three-story series detailing Emporium native Nate Sestina’s basketball journey from Cameron Co...
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    Disney: Systems in place to protect water, sanitary facilities
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Disney: Systems in place to protect water, sanitary facilities
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 11, 2021
    A recent story out of Oldsmar, Fla., shared a hacker’s attempt to endanger the citizens by increasing the amount of lye in the water system. Informati...
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    Region reports new cases of COVID-19
    Bradford, Coronavirus, Local News, ...
    Region reports new cases of COVID-19
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 10, 2021
    There were 47 new COVID-19 cases in the region as of Tuesday’s reporting period, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. McKean County had...
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    Toomey takes over top Republican spot on Senate Banking Committee
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Toomey takes over top Republican spot on Senate Banking Committee
    Feb 10, 2021
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) has been selected by his Senate Republican colleagues to serve as Ranking Member for the U.S. Senat...
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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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