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They don't look alike. They don't have the same parents. A doctor would say otherwise, but Staff Sgt.

“It can't be ignored that (Sink) may not have been caught if it hadn't been for Sgt. Erickson”

A Gifford man who struck two people with his sport-utility vehicle during Duke Center's Old Home Days last year was sentenced Thursday in McKean County Court to serve time in state prison. via The Bradford Era - Bradford

“No snow here, Gas was $2.99 the first of January. It is now it is now $2.74.”

GAS PAIN: Lest any of our readers think Bradford gas prices have suddenly come in line with the rest of the country, consider this report from Myrtle Beach, S.C. Jim Magee of Bradford wrote us Tuesday, "No snow ... via The Bradford Era - Bradford

“Many thought they (lights) were from a plane crashing into the Bay of Fundy.”

NEW YEAR: OK, so what were those lights we told you about Christmas Eve? A Duke Center woman had written to us about "lights in the sky" on Dec. via The Bradford Era - Bradford

“Motorists are also reminded that state law requires headlights to be turned on when wipers are in use, and vehicles must be cleared of snow and ice”

SANTA?: "What were the lights in the sky last night, Dec. 12, at about 5:45 p.m.? We were in the barn, looked out and saw what we first thought were landing lights from a big plane that appeared to be heading ... via The Bradford Era - Bradford

“Our study shows that they can.”

U.S. scientists have determined monkeys can perform mental addition as well as can many college students given the same test. via WZZO

Smethport correspondent Fran De Lancey earned five awards at The Bradford Era's annual correspondent awards luncheon Wednesday at La Herradura. via The Bradford Era - Bradford

“We want to honor the people who fought for our country”

The children were interested in what the soldiers ate, how they slept and if they ever had any fun while they served their country. via Http

“I felt so sorry for the Haskins family. Something inside me seemed to be pushing me. It's bigger than I am.”

Local resident Ronda Skoken is going all the way to help somebody get a new kidney. via The Bradford Era - Bradford

“It will leave a big void in the community. Everyone in town will be without a place to buy the basic necessities.”

The Duke Center community will soon loose one of its oldest businesses. The Duke Center Superette will close its doors today after serving the community for more than 60 years. via The Bradford Era - Bradford

“I have them every year in my flower gardens. They are very intimidating when you first see them.”

BIG ONE: When we asked readers about a "cute little creature" about 10 days ago, we were way off base. via The Bradford Era - Bradford

The Otto-Eldred Terrors football defeated the host Sheffield Wolverines , 25-0 in Friday's league bout. via MaxPreps