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The American Association of University Women of Bradford (AAUW-Bradford) has given Patricia Huff Stromberg its Outstanding Woman award for meritorious...

DEAR RUSTY: Is there a limit on earnings when you’re fully retired? Also, should all retirees receive COLA or is there an exception? — Retired But Won...

DEAR RUSTY: Why, as I continue to work after age 65 and have FICA taxes taken from my check, am I — or anyone — also compelled under the threat of pen...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — In just nine years, the oldest Gen-Xers will reach Social Security’s normal retirement age of 67. But they have a rude awakening wh...

(Editor’s note: A new feature of The Bradford Era will highlight those Bradford Area High School students completing cooperative education placements ...

HARRISBURG — A squabble between Sen. Bob Casey and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick over nursing homes reveals wider problems in the commonwea...

DEAR RUSTY: I keep reading that the Social Security Administration will only be able to pay out 75% of benefits come 2033. If Congress were to do noth...

WARREN — Students from six schools across the region recently attended the inaugural Northwest Industrial Resource Center’s (NWIRC) Student-Run Manufa...

The McKean County Community Foundation has had a lot of practice administering grants and distributing funds to local organizations. Having successful...

Neither of the two presumptive major party presidential nominees wants to seriously discuss Social Security. But political cowardice is no substitute ...

DEAR RUSTY: My wife passed away four years ago. I want to retire so I called SSA and was told I can collect my own SS at 62, reduced by the Windfall E...

RIDGWAY – The Pennsylvania Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) program will hold virtual public meetings throughout May to solicit feedback and sugges...

HARRISBURG (TNS) — A bill adding additional restrictions to unemployment benefits passed the Pa. Senate on a near party-line vote, with Democrats sayi...

Students from across the region will convene Tuesday in Warren, for the first ever Student-Run Manufacturing Enterprise (SRME) Summit hosted by Northw...

DuBOIS — Doctors, nurses and physical therapists are common sights in a hospital. But did you know that case managers also work in hospitals and other...

MOUNT JEWETT — Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex will offer a variety of programs in May at Kinzua Bridge State Park, Bendigo State Park and Elk State ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday said it will cancel $6 billion in student loans for people who attended the Art Institutes, a ...

The McKean County Conservation District completed a wide variety of water quality projects in 2023 to prevent nonpoint source pollution of local water...

President Joe Biden’s 2025 budget blueprint won’t become law, but it provides a glimpse of what the nation can expect if he wins re-election and Democ...

DEAR RUSTY: I want to apply for Social Security, but I want to make sure I get all the benefits I have earned. I am a veteran with a 10% disability ra...