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Moments to Remember, CARE for Children and Jeannine Schoenecker were recognized during Thursday's annual Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. Moments to Remember received the Exemplary Business Award, CARE for Children received the Community & Spirit Award. Schoenecker received the Director's Award and talked about the importance of paying it forward. Pictured, from left, BACC Executive Director Ron Orris, Chamber President Ann Robinson, Moments to Remember owner Laurie Pritz Lindstrom, American Refining Group President Jeannine Schoenecker, CARE for Children Executive Director Tina Martin and Chamber First Vice President Tim Asinger. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Port Allegany beat Clarion 47-8 Saturday afternoon at Bradford's Parkway Field to capture the District 9 Class A title. The Gators move on to the quarterfinals on Friday, when they play Sharpsville at a site to be announced. See more photos at Shawn Murray Photography .

Pennsylvania General Energy Co. of Warren has made a $40,000 contribution to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford that will allow more high school students to take advantage of programs that allow them to earn college credit. The contribution is made possible through a tax credit program offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Pitt-Bradford has two kinds of programs in which students can earn both high school and college credits for the same course, College in the High School and Bridges. Both programs will benefit from PGE’s contribution. “PGE is pleased to make a contribution that will provide the direct benefit of improving educational experiences to students in Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier counties, including a dozen school districts and more than 450 high schoolers,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas E. Kuntz. “Pitt-Bradford is a great partner in making the most of this important pro...

Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ron Orris reads about one of the door prizes given away during Wednesday's Business After Hours at the Main Street Mercantile, as owner Todd Hennard looks on. The Chamber's Kara Kennedy holds a basket full of business cards as Becki Ivancic picks the next winner. A record crowd of more than 125 people attended the event. The previous record was 120 at Glendorn. Next month's Business After Hours will be held at Shawn Murray Photography.

Northwest Savings Bank on Main Street hosted the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday. Mexican food and beverages -- in recognition of Cinco de Mayo -- were provided by the Bradford Club. People and businesses who are not Chamber members should think about joining. Cool events like this are only one of the many member benefits. Call Becky at the chamber office for more information.

WESB and 100.1 The HERO's annual Wedding Belles contest got underway Wednesday with a reception held at the Masonic Center on South Avenue. For more information about the contest, and the brides and grooms, go here . Over the last two years, the contest has helped pump more than $2 million into the local economy. We have no doubt this year's group of brides will go over the $1 million mark, too. Tops Market in Bradford provided cupcakes, sandwiches and other snacks. Brides-to-be chat with Deb from The Paper Factory. Photographer Shawn Murray chats with bride-to-be Amy Perry. A bride and groom look to see what Custom Creations has to offer.

Chuck Charnisky is the Summer Survivor and the winner of a Kymco ATV from Charlie's Cycle Center. Igor and Scott More pictures will be available soon from the incomparable Shawn Murray. http://photos.reflectingmemories.net/