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First Night’s Got Talent Competition Takes a New Turn

| November 2, 2011

This year’s talent competition for First Night’s Got Talent will be changing directions this year– and will feature social media as it’s main venue. With voting scheduled to start in ten days, organizers are extending the invitation for regional talent to submit their videos for the competition this week! “We’re really hoping to change things [...]

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Fuel spill reported at Country Fair in Bradford

| October 21, 2011

At 9:21 a.m., Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to Country Fair on West Washington Street for a fuel spill involving tens of gallons of fuel. At the time of the call, workers from the business were attempting to stop the fuel from reaching the storm drain and the street. Bradford City Police and Fire [...]

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Paving Work Saturday through Tuesday on Route 3011 near Ormsby

| September 30, 2011

Starting Saturday, area drivers can expect travel delays as paving work takes place on Route 3011(Bridge Street) near the village of Ormsby in McKean County.   Crews will begin paving operations at 7 a.m. Saturday, with roadwork scheduled through Tuesday. The work zone on Route 3011 stretches from Ormsby, south for 2 ½ miles in [...]

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Dualing Pianos, Block Party Highlight Pitt-Bradford Alumni and Family Weekend

| September 27, 2011

A performance by Dueling Pianos International and a block party will highlight the annual Alumni and Family Weekend on Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.            Events are open to the public. The weekend begins with free “Classes Without Quizzes” offered during the day on Friday, Sept. 30. Dr. Warren [...]

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ANF Visitors Bureau, Pitt-Bradford Looking for Community Participation in ‘Trail Central’ Economic Development Events

| September 27, 2011

Town hall meetings planned to collect public and business input on trail system development The Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau and students from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will be holding a series of town hall meetings to gauge local opinions on developing the area into a “hot spot” for trail activities. The first [...]

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Pitt-Bradford sponsors forum on nuclear power and sustainable energy

| April 14, 2011

BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host a forum next week on the role of nuclear power in sustainable energy. “Nuclear Power and Sustainable Energy: Where Do We Go from Here?” will take place at 7:30 p.m. April 19 in 162 Swarts Hall. The forum is presented by the Pitt-Bradford Energy [...]

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PennDOT Secretary Urges Motorists to Focus on Driving, Avoid Distractions

| April 13, 2011

Emphasizing the dangerous and sometimes deadly consequences of   driving while distracted, PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch, P.E., today urged all motorists to focus only on driving while behind the wheel.   “Any time a driver diverts their attention from the task of driving – even for a second – they put themselves and others [...]

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Anyone want to help?

| March 31, 2011

As I look at the site stats, I see that I still have a lot of traffic coming to the site, even though I don’t have time to update it that often. I’m looking for someone that is willing to help get news out there.  If you’re interested in helping to update the site, please [...]

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Selling some of my domain collection!

| March 22, 2011

The following domain names are for sale.  If interested in any of these domains, offers and questions should be directed to tez@bradfordnews.net. forsaleinpa.com stupidtexts.com

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Four Pitt-Bradford students awarded NEXT STEP Business Grants

| March 15, 2011

Four students at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford have been awarded a total of $3,760 in NEXT STEP Business Grants to start their own businesses. Winners were Matt Teribery, a business management major from Bradford, who received a $1,320 grant to develop Capitl Clothing. Teribery is beginning a clothing line, starting with T-shirts and [...]

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Bulgarian muralist’s work to be showcased at Pitt-Bradford

| March 15, 2011

Internationally renowned muralist and professor Oleg Gotchev will have his work showcased starting Friday, March 18,  at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The exhibition focusing on Gotchev and the development of contemporary Bulgarian murals runs through Friday, April 15, in the KOA Art Gallery of Blaisdell Hall. It is part of the university’s Spectrum [...]

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Google launches site to help children teach their parents about new technology

| December 20, 2010

From WIVB.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Do your parents need a little help with the latest technology? Google is at it again, this time bringing web users a helpful way to get their parents up to speed.

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Pitt-Bradford Maya archaeology spring break trip to highlight ancient cities, botanical gardens

| December 20, 2010

The 8th Annual Maya Archaeology Spring Break Trip, which explores ancient Mexican ruins each year, will take place from March 5-12, 2011. The trip will highlight Calakmul, the enormous ancient Maya city deep in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, and many other nearby sites such as Chicanna, Becan, Balam Ku, and Kohunlich.  It also features a [...]

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Dittman retires after 36 years of service at Pitt-Bradford

| September 30, 2010

Suzanne Dittman has witnessed 36 years of transformations at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Dittman, who retired effective Sept. 30 as an administrative assistant in Pitt-Bradford’s athletic department, has seen several buildings go up, student enrollment skyrocket and three presidents appointed. A retirement party took place Sept. 27.

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Pitt-Bradford panel discussion to examine ‘Nuclear Tipping Point’

| September 30, 2010

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold a panel discussion on the “Nuclear Tipping Point” Wednesday Oct. 6. The program, which is being co-sponsored by the Friends of the Hanley Library and the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences, will take place at 7 p.m. in the Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons. [...]

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Beautiful Sunset over Bradford

| September 29, 2010

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Pitt-Bradford to dedicate chapel Thursday

| September 29, 2010

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will dedicate the Harriett B. Wick Chapel in a ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. The celebration is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will follow. “It has been a dream of the university for quite some time to have a chapel on campus,” said Dr. [...]

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Pitt-Bradford names new executive director of institutional advancement

| September 27, 2010

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has named Jill Ballard as its new executive director of institutional advancement and managing director of the Bradford Educational Foundation. Ballard comes to Pitt-Bradford from the Jamestown (N.Y.) Community College Foundation, where she had been the director of development for six years, overseeing the foundation’s capital campaign and annual [...]

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Pitt-Bradford offers Photo Story class in St. Marys

| September 27, 2010

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will offer a class about Microsoft’s program Photo Story on Oct. 12 in St. Marys. The Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development will offer “Photo Story” from 5-8 p.m. at the Community Education Council of Elk and Cameron Counties, 4 Erie Ave., Suite 200, St. Marys. In this class, [...]

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Hospital Avenue Project Update for Week of Sept. 27

| September 23, 2010

The following information is an update for PennDOT’s Hospital Avenue/Dixon Avenue realignment project in DuBois for the week of Sept. 27. All work is weather dependent. • New traffic patterns will continue on South Main Street. The contractor will continue working in the center lane on South Main Street. Traffic delays are expected. Motorists are [...]

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