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Smoke in the chimney
By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
August 30, 2025
What I love most about this part of the country is the four seasons. From one season to the next, there’s always something new to look forward to. Wit...
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Lakeview to remain open despite ownership auction next week
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
August 29, 2025
Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation will remain open, administrator Patricia Barber said in a letter sent to The Era on Friday. The auction set for...
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NY, NY Dueling Pianos tickets on sale Tuesday
August 29, 2025
Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center announced the return of the ever popular Dueling Pianos, set to visit Bradford on Nov. 22 in Mukaiyama Un...
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NFLB ‘overwhelmed’ by community support
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
August 29, 2025
Members of No Feline Left Behind of McKean County say they are overwhelmed by the recent outpouring of community support that has allowed the nonprofi...
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Kohler propels Bradford to 28-16 win over Otto-Eldred
Football, Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
August 29, 2025
Bradford went back to basics between last week’s loss to this week, and that was the key to pushing through to a 28-16 victory over the Otto-Eldred Te...
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Interception
Football, Local News, Local Sports, ...
August 29, 2025
Not one but two Owls — Kolton Miller (10) and Logan Kohler (30) — come up with an interception during Bradford's 28-16 win over Otto-Eldred on Friday ...
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Big 30 Football – Week 1 Standouts
Football, Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
August 27, 2025
This list is courtesy of Big 30 Sports and Circle W Sports. For a list of the Top 3 and Player of the Week, check out the weekly Showcase Show at 7 p....
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Planes, trains and automobiles across Western Europe
Local News, Nation & World
By JIM PASINSKI  Special to The Era 
Aug 30, 2025
(Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series about a former Era reporter’s trip to Europe.)  We departed France after two days to head to...
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College students reminded to protect belongings
Local News, PA State News
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Aug 29, 2025
LANCASTER — As Pennsylvania college students head back to school, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) joined the Pennsylvania departments of E...
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Supporting the future of cancer care
Business, Local News
At Third Pulse of the Community Gala
Aug 29, 2025
ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. — Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, will host the Third Annual ...
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Three charged in McKean Co. deaths this year
Crime, Local News
By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
August 26, 2025
Three people so far this year have been charged in McKean County with causing the death of another person — Brian Kuchinka, Thomas McElhattan and Tyle...
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Q&A with the DA: Changes of venue or venire
Crime, Local News
By STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER  McKean County District Attorney  
August 23, 2025
(Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Tri-County Fire School marks 60 years
Gallery, Local News, News
By JAY BRADISH news@bradfordera.com 
May 19, 2025
SMETHPORT — The Tri-County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Fire School celebrated its 60th anniversary this weekend in Smethport. The highlight of the...
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Working Pennsylvanians deserve better
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By BERNIE GALLAGHER 
August 29, 2025
This Labor Day is a moment to reflect on whether our commonwealth's economy lifts working families or leaves them behind. The most recent iteration of...
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Pray we all don’t become monsters
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By J. PEDER ZANE RealClearPolitics 
August 29, 2025
Turns out, President Trump is letting retribution be his retribution. The candidate who promised that success would be his best revenge upon his torme...
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$91 million cost-cutting system
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
August 29, 2025
The federal government has spent more than $91 million on implementing its cost-cutting Technology Business Management system, but the new system has ...
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Let renewables walk on their own
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
August 28, 2025
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” nixed a host of green energy handouts created during the Biden administration. In response, advocates f...
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