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SPARK Arts finds new home
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Apr 02, 2026
Access to the arts can be life changing, and for SPARK Arts, that impact has led to rapid growth. Launched as a pilot program in 2024 after overwhelmi...
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Prosecutors push back on Hvizdzak objections
Crime, Local News
Say every enhancement should stand
Sara Furlong 
Apr 02, 2026
Federal prosecutors have pushed back on Shane Hvizdzak’s latest objections to his presentence investigation report, arguing in a new filing that every...
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Artemis launch – from a safe distance
Local News, Nation & World
Apr 02, 2026
Bart Barton of Smethport captured this view of the Artemis II launch from about 10 miles away along the river in Titusville, Fla.
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Apr 02, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...
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Board of Health takes action on two long-running nuisance properties
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
Apr 01, 2026
After years of citations, appeals and stalled progress, the Bradford Board of Health on Tuesday reaffirmed a public nuisance designation for a Clarenc...
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Capital case against Prescott stalled until judge is assigned
Crime, Local News
DA appeals order on sealed defense filings  
Sara Furlong 
Apr 01, 2026
The capital murder case against Tyler Prescott, accused of raping and murdering his 2-year-old son last August, has stalled pending the appointment of...
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SHINGLEHOUSE: Officials discuss EMS challenges
Local News
Apr 01, 2026
The Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Association hosted state EMS leaders this week for a discussion on the growing challenges fac...
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Sinnemahone Paddle race registration deadline
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
Apr 01, 2026
EMPORIUM — Registration for this year’s Sinnemahone Canoe and Kayak Paddle will close April 10. Organizers say preparations are in place for the April...
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County staff wear blue
Local News
Apr 01, 2026
Members of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office, Adult Probation, Maintenance Department and law enforcement leaders wore blue Wednesday to sh...
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