Bradford Era — Members of the Swedish Festival Committee met Monday night for the last time before the Swedish Festival slated to begin Friday.

The opening ceremony will be held at St. Matthew’s Church at 6 p.m. with the crowning of the Swedish Festival Royalty, including teen queen. Candidates are Shakira Yoder and Makieya McGuire. Yoder, 12, is the daughter of Christopher and April Yoder of Mount Jewett and will be entering the 7th grade this year. McGuire, 13, is the daughter of Jay and Shelley McGuire of Mount Jewett and will be entering 8th grade. Read More