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Festival of Trees marks 25 years of making spirits bright
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
November 4, 2026
The Era's Less Fortunate (ELF) Fund's Festival of Trees will celebrate a milestone this year, marking 25 years of holiday fundraising for children, fa...
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ELF Fund kicks off holiday season with message of love and giving
With message of love and giving
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
November 4, 2026
A small gesture of kindness can leave an impression that lasts long after someone is gone. That was the message Lisa Johnson shared Wednesday morning ...
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District IX All-Star teams announced by Region
Football, Local Sports
By JO WANKEL - Era Sports Writer 
November 4, 2026
Smethport had three players recognized and Coach Ryan Yingling taking Coach of the Year honors in Region 4 for 2026. Meanwhile for Region 2, Port Alle...
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Fretz Lady Owls sweep Kane
Basketball, Local Sports
November 4, 2026
The Fretz Lady Owls continued their strong play Wednesday evening, sweeping Kane in junior high girls basketball action. The 7th grade Lady Owls turne...
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Water main break disrupts service in Bradford
Local News
Nov 04, 2026
A water main break near the Bolivar Drive railroad crossing could leave some Bradford City Water Authority customers without water or with low pressur...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business News, Local News
Nov 04, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...
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Veterans’ luncheon set Sunday
Lifestyles, Local News
Nov 04, 2026
St. Bernard Catholic Women’s Club member Joyce Geis discusses the Veterans’ Appreciation Luncheon, set Nov. 8, in Gallina Hall, with U.S. Navy veteran...
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Smethport church to hold evangelistic services
Local News
Nov 04, 2026
SMETHPORT — The Regular Baptist Church of Smethport will hold evangelistic services Nov. 8 to 11, led by the Shank Family Ministry. The Nov. 8 service...
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TURTLEPOINT: Fall Into Art set for Nov. 8
Local News
Nov 03, 2026
Fall Into Art, presented by Artistry Along the Allegheny, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Heritage Hall 1787, 1787 Champlin Hill Road...
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Escaped FCI McKean inmate apprehended, faces new charges
Crime News, Local News
October 30, 2026
An inmate who escaped from the minimum-security satellite camp at the Federal Correctional Institution McKean on Thursday was apprehended Friday morni...
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Autumn Auction draws 100, supports chamber programs
Business News, Gallery, Local News
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
October 13, 2026
About 100 people turned out for the Bradford Chamber Foundation’s annual Autumn Auction on Oct. 8, supporting the organization’s largest fundraiser of...
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Fall fun at Harvest Fest
Gallery, Local News
October 5, 2026
Visitors enjoyed fall activities, entertainment, demonstrations and more during the annual Harvest Fest at the Zippo/Case Museum and Flagship Store on...
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Downtown busy with Pumpkin Fest
Gallery, Local News
September 28, 2026
Crowds filled downtown Bradford on Saturday for the 16th annual Pumpkin Fest, featuring children’s activities, live entertainment, food and marketplac...
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Trump finally does in himself — and his party
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
November 4, 2026
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Ever since Donald Trump emerged on the political scene and started to say and do outrageous things, his opponents have wondered wha...
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Republicans bet on big government policies — and lost
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By JARED WHITLEY InsideSources.com 
November 4, 2026
After a big loss, there’s always plenty of finger-pointing. Well, get ready because I have eight fingers (and two thumbs) to point. Republicans who bo...
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Put principles before party loyalty
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
November 3, 2026
American politics has become a test of allegiance. Candidates must defend their party’s nominee, voters are told every election is an existential batt...
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