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New transit hub aims to improve regional mobility
By SAVANNAH BARR news@bradfordera.com  
November 6, 2026
More than a decade after the first proposal was circulated, the Area Transportation Authority of North Central Pennsylvania officially opened its new ...
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Interactive walking tour brings Bradford history to life
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
November 6, 2026
The Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau officially unveiled “Beyond the Bricks: Historic Bradford Interactive Walking Tour” during a ribbon-cutt...
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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 its 25th anniversary Nov. 19 with an evening of holiday fundraising at the Brad...
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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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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business News, Local News
Nov 06, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
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Wildfires reported in Allegheny, Sproul forests
Local News
Nov 06, 2026
Two wildfires were reported in northcentral Pennsylvania this week, including a 35-acre fire in the Bradford Ranger District of the Allegheny National...
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ALIFT assists injured Elk County logger
Business News, Local News
Nov 06, 2026
ALIFT recently provided financial assistance to Logan Zuzek, an Elk County logging contractor who suffered a foot injury while working. Zuzek was cutt...
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Marsiglio named SHCTC Student of the Week
Local News
Nov 06, 2026
Brock Marsiglio, a senior at Port Allegany High School, has been named Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center's Student of the Week for the week...
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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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Dems, focus on why you were given power
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
November 6, 2026
After Democrats’ midterm sweep that gave them control of the House and Senate, the investigation into the Epstein files is likely to receive new atten...
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Shapiro claims key role in Nov. 3 success
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By HALLIE LAUER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
November 6, 2026
HARRISBURG (TNS) — In the hours following his resounding win against GOP candidate Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took a victory lap on...
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Pa. midterm election results: ‘It’s not that deep’
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By CARL A. MARRARA RealClearPennsylvania 
November 6, 2026
Everyone recognizes that politics is a swinging pendulum, but this time the pendulum was a wrecking ball, leaving Pennsylvania Republicans with consid...
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Democratic Party revenge tour is on
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By JOE BATTENFELD Boston Herald 
November 5, 2026
BOSTON (TNS) — Petty, vindictive Democrats celebrated their midterm blue wave by pledging to torture Donald Trump and potentially ride him out of the ...
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