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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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    BRMC named Era’s top story for 2022
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    BRMC named Era’s top story for 2022
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 31, 2022
    The year 2022 has brought with it a host of changes to the Bradford area. In the community this year, conversations about accountability have become m...
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    McDonald resigns as Bradford’s mayor; Riel becomes acting mayor
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    McDonald resigns as Bradford’s mayor; Riel becomes acting mayor
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 09, 2022
    It was more than just a rumor — at Tuesday’s meeting of Bradford City Council, James McDonald resigned as mayor of the City of Bradford, effective as ...
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    Hometown legend Elmer DeLucia passes away at 99
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    Hometown legend Elmer DeLucia passes away at 99
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 20, 2022
    A World War II hero, a hometown legend, a gentleman, a people person — Elmer DeLucia was all that and more. DeLucia, a native and longtime resident of...
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    City of Bradford hears tips from STMP
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    City of Bradford hears tips from STMP
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 23, 2022
    Officials from the Pennsylvania Economy League presented a draft of the final report for the Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) for the City...
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    Riel, Lopus and Pecora appear to snag Rep. nods
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    Riel, Lopus and Pecora appear to snag Rep. nods
    Marcie 
    May 19, 2021
    Tom Riel, Terry Lopus and Tim Pecora appear to have secured slots on the Republican ticket for Bradford City Council in the November election, accordi...
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    Riel to run for Bradford City council
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    Riel to run for Bradford City council
    Marcie 
    Feb 16, 2021
    Bradford resident Tom Riel has announced his intention to seek the seat being vacated on city council by Brad Mangel, who announced last month that he...
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    No tax increase for City of Bradford
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    No tax increase for City of Bradford
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 25, 2020
    City Council introduced the 2021 budget for the City of Bradford at Tuesday’s meeting, and the budget does not include a tax increase. The property ta...
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    Fireworks during First Night festivities fall into crowd, strike buildings
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    Fireworks during First Night festivities fall into crowd, strike buildings
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 03, 2020
    First Night Bradford typically rings in the new year with a gazebo drop and fireworks at Veterans Square on Main Street. This year’s fireworks got up ...
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    Tax increase in Bradford City smaller than expected
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    Tax increase in Bradford City smaller than expected
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 28, 2019
    Bradford City Council passed a final budget that calls for an increase in property tax rates, but an increase that is far less than first anticipated....
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    Stop sign being considered by Veterans Square
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    Stop sign being considered by Veterans Square
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 18, 2019
    Stop — in the name of the law, or a potential law, anyway. Local residents have noticed a covered stop sign at the corner of Marilyn Horne Way and Mai...
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    Raises approved on first reading for most city employees
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    Raises approved on first reading for most city employees
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 11, 2019
    Wages for Bradford City workers for 2020 were approved by council on first reading Tuesday night. Starting with the governing body, the salaries for t...
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    Improvements slowly happening at 101 Main St.
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    Improvements slowly happening at 101 Main St.
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 10, 2019
    Improvements are slowly coming to 101 Main St., a property that has been a topic of discussion at recent Bradford City Council meetings. Owner Michael...
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    City tax increase proposed on first budget reading
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    City tax increase proposed on first budget reading
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 27, 2019
    The first reading of the 2020 budget by Bradford City Council Tuesday brought some unwelcome news — the potential of a tax increase that now stands at...
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    Lucco named city administrator
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    Lucco named city administrator
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 21, 2019
    Bradford City Police Chief Chris Lucco is retiring from the force to take on the job of Bradford City administrator, a position he applied for back in...
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    Bradford City Council approves increase of garbage rates for 2020
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    Bradford City Council approves increase of garbage rates for 2020
    JOELLEN WANKEL jwankel@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 13, 2019
    Bradford City Council members handled various points of business, including raising rates for garbage pickup service within city limits, during the re...
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    McDonald wins Bradford mayoral race
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    McDonald wins Bradford mayoral race
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 09, 2019
    The count is in, and James A. McDonald will be the new mayor of the City of Bradford. “I am incredibly honored and beyond humbled for the opportunity ...
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    McDonald elected mayor of Bradford
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    McDonald elected mayor of Bradford
    Nov 08, 2019
    The count is in, and James A. McDonald will be the new mayor of the City of Bradford. Friday afternoon, Tom Riel conceded. “After reviewing the votes ...
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    Federal officials bring funding ideas to city officials Thursday
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    Federal officials bring funding ideas to city officials Thursday
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 18, 2019
    Federal officials visited Bradford on Thursday to listen and to offer advice on making the best use of federal programs in rural communities. U.S. Dep...
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    Riel named to Pa. Municipal League legislative committee
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    Riel named to Pa. Municipal League legislative committee
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 08, 2019
    Bradford’s mayor has been named the co-chair of the legislative committee of the Pennsylvania Municipal League. Mayor Tom Riel, who has been involved ...
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    Surveillance cameras and lighting offer safety at Hanley Park
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    Surveillance cameras and lighting offer safety at Hanley Park
    CHRISTINE HOLTZ erastaff.43@gmail.com 
    Oct 07, 2019
    An increase in complaints of crime and vandalism occuring at Hanley Park on Davis Street has led the City of Bradford to install several new video sur...
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    July 31, 2025
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    ‘Change Making Change’
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    July 31, 2025
    A check for $780 was presented to Joe Doriguzzi, center, manager at the Friendship Table , by Connie Shanks on behalf of the Bradford Creative and Per...
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    Kids and Cancer run a roaring success
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    July 31, 2025
    Sometimes, the loudest engines can carry the softest hearts. The 28th Annual Kids and Cancer Benefit Run returned to the area July 26, drawing nearly ...
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    Steelers training camp battles: Jaylen Warren, Payton Wilson hold on to roles; Yahya Black pushes for time
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