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    Historical Society presents history of Zippo
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    Historical Society presents history of Zippo
    Jun 18, 2022
    SMETHPORT — The McKean County Historical Society is proud to present the history of Zippo Manufacturing, June 26, at 7 p.m., at Hamlin Library. The pr...
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    BAHS spring concert tonight
    News
    BAHS spring concert tonight
    May 24, 2022
    The spring choral concert, directed by Andrew R. Dutko will take place tonight at 7 p.m., in the Bradford Area High School auditorium. Over 40 student...
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    Connect with S.W. Smith Library during National Library Week
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    Connect with S.W. Smith Library during National Library Week
    Mar 30, 2022
    PORT ALLEGANY — The theme for National Library Week 2022 at the S. W. Smith Memorial Public Library and libraries across the nation is “Connect with Y...
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    VFW, Auxiliary announce annual essay contests
    Entertainment
    VFW, Auxiliary announce annual essay contests
    Marcie 
    Sep 28, 2021
    VFW Post 212 and Frances Sherman VFWA have announced the 2021-2022 essay contests for students. Voice of Democracy audio-essay contest is for students...
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    Audubon Photography Club meeting Sept. 9
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    Audubon Photography Club meeting Sept. 9
    Sep 04, 2021
    JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Audubon Nature Photography Club is meeting at 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2021 at Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC). Visitors are...
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    Vacation Bible school planned
    Vacation Bible school planned
    Marcie 
    Aug 07, 2021
    First Wesleyan Church is offering vacation Bible school from Monday to Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m. The theme is Mega Sports Camp. It is for preschool and...
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    Old Jail Museum to open its doors to the public Aug. 23
    News
    Old Jail Museum to open its doors to the public Aug. 23
    Kate Sager 
    Jul 27, 2021
    SMETHPORT — McKean County Historical Society officials with the Old Jail Museum have announced they will open the facility on Aug. 23, instead of Aug....
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    Children continue to have fun at library’s Summer Reading Program
    News, Online Features
    Children continue to have fun at library’s Summer Reading Program
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter 
    Jul 22, 2021
    Although the Summer Reading Program is winding down, there are still plenty of activities in store for children who visit the Bradford Area Public Lib...
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    Bradford Ecumenical Home honors mothers with parade
    News, Online Features
    Bradford Ecumenical Home honors mothers with parade
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    May 10, 2021
    Despite the dreary skies on Sunday, residents at the Bradford Ecumenical Home didn’t let the weather rain on their parade — Mother’s Day parade that i...
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    National Day of Prayer service this Thursday in Veterans Square
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    National Day of Prayer service this Thursday in Veterans Square
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erachristineh@gmail.com 
    May 03, 2021
    The Bradford Area Ministerium and Destinations Bradford are once again sponsoring a local observance of the National Day of Prayer. A brief service wi...
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    Wreaths Across America taking sponsorships
    Local News
    Wreaths Across America taking sponsorships
    Marcie 
    Nov 03, 2020
    BATH, N.Y. — Plans are under way to hold Wreaths Across America 2020 at the Bath National Cemetery at the Bath VA Medical Center. This year’s theme is...
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    RTS for Sept. 5
    Round the Square
    RTS for Sept. 5
    Marcie 
    Sep 05, 2020
    BE PREPARED : September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging communities across the nation ...
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    Oswayo Valley Memorial Library shares hours, summer details
    Local News, News
    Oswayo Valley Memorial Library shares hours, summer details
    Aug 03, 2020
    SHINGLEHOUSE — The Oswayo Valley Memorial Library is open to the public at regular operating hours. The library hours are noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a...
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    RTS for Sept 1
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    RTS for Sept 1
    Aug 01, 2020
    POETRY, A NEW GENERATION: Frances Haight of Kane is a regular contributor to RTS. Her poetry is a treat for our readers. Today, we are sharing a poem ...
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    RTS for March 10
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    RTS for March 10
    Mar 10, 2020
    PHOTOGRAPHERS: Have you been sharpening your photography skills? The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau is currently looking for submissions ...
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    Memorandum
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    Memorandum
    Jan 04, 2020
    ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 50+ Club will meet and program luncheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Monsignor Ritchie Social Hall. The luncheon theme is soup an...
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    United Way campaigns approaching goals
    Local News
    United Way campaigns approaching goals
    Marcie 
    Dec 21, 2019
    The United Way of the Bradford Area Inc. is in the final days of campaigns for Bradford, Smethport and Port Allegany. The Port Allegany campaign is at...
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    Friends’ Memorial Public Library in Kane shelves new books
    Bradford, Local News
    Friends’ Memorial Public Library in Kane shelves new books
    Oct 04, 2019
    From thriller to self-help, Friends’ Memorial Public Library in Kane has added new books which will arouse the interest of many readers. A new childre...
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    Local libraries keeping the light on Banned Books
    Bradford, Local News
    Local libraries keeping the light on Banned Books
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 14, 2019
    Banned Books Week is coming up, Sept. 22-28. During that week, various educational institutions, such as libraries and businesses, including bookstore...
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    Homecoming royalty announced in Smethport
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Homecoming royalty announced in Smethport
    Sep 10, 2019
    SMETHPORT (EC) — This is Homecoming Week at Smethport Area Junior-Senior High School. Disney is the theme of the floats that the grades will decorate ...
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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
    Local News, Nation & World
    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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