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Guy Bennett has resigned as executive director of the Bradford Area Public Library, effective August 6. Bennett is currently on a leave of absence. The library’s board of trustees accepted his resignation during a special meeting this afternoon. Board chair Chris Minich says the board and staff appreciate the improvements Bennett has provided over the past 10 months, and they wish him success in the future. The search has already started for a new executive director, which requires a master’s degree in library and information science. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Leadership McKean honored the graduates of its 2013-14 class on Friday at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Throughout the year, program participants focused on issues affecting McKean County in areas like health and human services, economic development, education and tourism. To end the year, participants developed presentations that were inspired by the year’s topics and presenters. This year’s class developed the following presentations, many of which will be implemented in the future: Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc.—Residents on the Go! Financial Literacy Volunteer McKean Facebook Site Mobile Library Bradford Area High School Career Awareness and Workplace Readiness Program Mike Glesk, a member of the Leadership McKean Steering Committee said that with 24 graduates, this is the largest Leadership McKean class in the program's eight-year history. To date, 142 participants completed the program. During the graduation ceremony, Dan Minich a...

The Bradford Area Public Library has started a new chapter and everyone is invited to see what it's all about. A meet and greet reception for Guy Bennett, BAPL's new executive director, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday the library. Light appetizers will be provided by the Women's Literary Guild. Bennett came on board on Sept. 19 and hails from Olean, N.Y. Ed Pecht had been the interim director after the departure of Tamara McIntyre. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947