September 4, 2026
Diesel fuel was selling for $6.199 per gallon Friday at a local Crosby’s station as the national average reached a record high. GasBuddy reported Frid...
September 3, 2026
Two cases of measles have been found in McKean County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. A state map dated Sept. 2 showed four cases...
September 1, 2026
SMETHPORT — McKean County residents offered competing warnings Monday as commissioners heard public comment on proposed land-development regulations: ...
United Way launches annual campaign
September 1, 2026
Who says students can’t be the teachers? This year, the United Way of the Bradford Area Inc. is turning the tables. For the first time, the organizati...
Football, Local Sports
September 4, 2026
SMETHPORT — Port Allegany improved to 2-0 on the season Friday with a decisive 56-7 victory over Smethport. The Gators’ Kellen Veilleux had five recep...
Football, Local Sports
September 4, 2026
Bradford's Braylon Austin comes up with a big catch on the Owl's first touchdown drive despite the best efforts of Kane defender Ben McCormack Friday....
Football, Local Sports, Sports
September 3, 2026
SMETHPORT — The Smethport football team’s initial goal entering the 2026 season was to be competitive in its league. If last Friday’s 72-29 victory ov...
Local Sports
September 2, 2026
Bradford defeated Ridgway 156-171 Wednesday behind medalist Mason Close, who shot a career-low 36 with eight pars. Kaine Salada added a 39, Tarren Ree...
Local Sports
September 2, 2026
The Lady Owls cross country team opened their 2026 season with a dual meet victory over Kane 15-40 but a loss to Dubois 19-38. Avery Love of Dubois wa...
Local News, News
Sep 04, 2026
A study of the Pennsylvania Game and Fish and Boat commissions suggests some consolidations that could save millions of dollars — including combining ...
Business News, Local News, News
Sep 04, 2026
Editor's note: This article is part of a series marking the 50th anniversary of SUNY Jamestown Community College's Cattaraugus County Campus in Olean ...
Crime News, Local News
Sep 04, 2026
SMETHPORT — Sentencing has been scheduled for Oct. 5 for a Port Allegany man convicted of first-degree murder in the February 2025 shooting death of K...
Business News, Local News
Sep 04, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
Business News, Local News
Sep 04, 2026
MOUNT JEWETT — A renewable natural gas production facility has begun operating at the McKean Landfill, according to a report by Vermont Business Magaz...
Business News, Local News
Sep 04, 2026
Dr. Joseph Staszel continues to provide pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation services at Bradford Medical Park for patients in Bra...
Local News
Sep 03, 2026
The Knights of Columbus Council 403 and Bradford Chess Club are co-sponsoring a Family Chess Tournament on Oct. 17. The tournament, held in memory of ...
Local News
Community service initiative for juvenile offenders celebrates 36 years
Sep 03, 2026
If you walked along the Richard E. McDowell Community Trail this summer, you might have seen a team of young people digging trenches, cutting logs and...
Business News, Local News
Sep 03, 2026
GREAT VALLEY, N.Y. — Pumpkinville will open for its 58th fall season Sept. 12, offering pumpkins, attractions, food and other seasonal activities. Loc...
Local News
Sep 03, 2026
The United Way of the Bradford Area has awarded its third round of Quarterly Impact funding, a funding stream offered throughout the year. Third-quart...
Crime News, Local News
September 1, 2026
Two hurt in crash involving state police vehicle REW — Two drivers suffered suspected minor injuries in a crash involving a Pennsylvania State Police ...
Crime News, Local News
August 31, 2026
A 37-year-old man was jailed after allegedly fleeing police on foot during an Aug. 20 traffic stop on South Davis Street. Axle Tankersley is charged w...
Crime News, Local News
August 31, 2026
A 28-year-old man was jailed on criminal trespass charges after he allegedly forced his way into a Lincoln Avenue apartment and refused to leave. Jord...
Gallery, Local News
August 20, 2026
Mike Cooper takes aim during mounted shooting competition at the McKean County Fair. Fairgoers are enjoying the games, attractions and excitement of f...
Gallery, Local News
August 10, 2026
Annie Wolfe and Denise Carlson, dressed as Sonny and Cher, lip-sync to “I Got You Babe.” From Vikings and Dala horses to a glow party, pet parade and ...
Gallery, Local News
August 10, 2026
Fireworks light up the sky over downtown Bradford Saturday evening during the annual Italian Festival. Find more photos online and on page A-.
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 4, 2026
The Department of Commerce’s National Technical Information Service charged taxpayers and other federal agencies $50 million in 2013 for electronic co...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 4, 2026
The national debt isn’t just a big number. It’s a major anchor on economic growth. On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that government bond y...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 4, 2026
DEAR RUSTY: Maybe everybody has the same reaction that I do to Social Security insolvency. I do not understand a system that has been basically run li...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 4, 2026
There is considerable interest in — and concern about — what will happen as artificial intelligence consumes more of its own output. AI produces somet...
September 4, 2026
Girls Tennis Warren 4, Bradford 1 The Lady Owls Tennis team put in a strong effort against the Warren Dragons, one of the best teams in the area. War...
Football, National Sports
Steelers guard Spencer Anderson has a big opportunity to prove he’s worthy of a second contract, too
September 4, 2026
(TNS) — Spencer Anderson is the forgotten member of the Steelers’ 2023 draft class. Headlines in recent days have been about cornerback Joey Porter Jr...
College Sports, Football, Sports
September 4, 2026
Don’t let Audavion Collins’ quiet nature or penchant for short, matter of fact answers fool you. The Penn State cornerback speaks plenty loudly when h...
Baseball, Sports
September 4, 2026
PITTSBURGH — For much of this season, the Pirates have implored Jared Jones to expand his arsenal to more than two pitches. But on Friday, those two p...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 4, 2026
Lackawanna County taxpayers recently received a painful surprise in the form of a 33% property tax increase. This massive tax hike was apparently put ...
Lifestyles
September 4, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Evan," and his mother, "Mitzi," tell people they are siblings. I love my boyfriend, but I don't feel comfortable lying for h...
