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By ANNE HOLLIDAY WESB/WBRR News Director Three more dilapidated buildings in Bradford are coming down. City Council on Tuesday accepted quotes to demolish 317 East Main Street, 418 Congress Street and 30 South Kendall Avenue. 6-V Excavation will demolish the last building, clear the property and take the debris to the McKean County Landfill for $8,750. Tom Vickery will handle the other properties for $4,455 and $1,955, respectively. “It’s a good price, too,” said Mayor Tom Riel after council approved the second Vickery resolution. “You couldn’t get them all that cheap.” He explained that the cost of all the demolition will be paid from the city’s Community Development Block Grant Program. Also Tuesday, council heard from Jefferson Street residents concerned about people speeding on their street, and the danger it poses to the children who live there, some of whom have disabilities. Police Chief Chris Lucco said that, because of state law, the speed limit on the street cannot be any low...

Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraising coordinator Lisa Minunni and city firefighters Terry Brinker and Mike Scrivo accept a proclamation from Bradford City Council recognizing July as Bradford Firefighters Appreciation Month for the work they do on behalf of MDA. Last year, their "Fill the Boot" campaign raised $4,800. The money goes toward medical services, summer camps and research grants.

I know it's rude to ask for a birthday present for yourself but I'm going to do it anyway. I want money -- for Jerry's Kids! Please go HERE to donate. Thank you!! And yes, today really is my birthday.

I'm doing the MDA Lockup again this year. It's September 24 at the Masonic Center on South Avenue, and I'd really appreciate any donation you could give to help "Jerry's Kids" -- and to help find cures. Go HERE to donate. Or, you can send it to me at 1490 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, PA, 16701; or stop in and give it to me in person. Thanks in advance!!