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The United Way of the Bradford Area is currently recruiting volunteers to give some of their time on Saturday, September 28th as part of the organization’s 3rd annual Day of Action. “Although we do not have the completed list of projects and activities at this point, we are excited to solicit our community members to give an hour of two of their time to support our area,” said Executive Director Mandi Wilton Davis. “We do know that we’ll be hosting ‘Stuff the Truck’ supply drives at local stores, where we’ll be collecting items needed by some of our partner agencies, as well as projects for other local non-profits.” Interested parties are encouraged to contact Davis at the United Way office by calling 368-6181. Volunteers may also sign up at www.uwbanews.org. “We’d love to have local groups or clubs participate together,” said Davis, “especially some of our younger community members. Our goal is to combine the time and talents of 200 individuals to make an impact in the Bradford...

By ANNE HOLLIDAY WESB/WBRR News Director Bradford City Council passed on first reading a budget that, as is, would mean a tax increase of about 4 mils. But Mayor Tom Riel and all four councilmen said they would not pass it on final reading next month unless significant changes are made. “I’ll never vote for this sort of tax increase,” said Councilman Jim Evans during Tuesday's council meeting. “The tax increase that’s proposed by this (budget) is way out of line with what our citizens can afford,” said Councilman Fred Proper. Proper also noted that the last page of the ordinance says it “shall be effective upon final passage,” which would be December 28. Riel reminded everyone that, just like last year, the first reading of the budget doesn’t look good and, last year, it looked as if a huge millage increase would be necessary, “but we shaved that down to almost nothing.” The anticipated total general fund expenditures for this year are $8,219,233. The submitted expenditures for 201...