August 24, 2026
Area students are returning to classrooms as McKean County school districts prepare for a new academic year and officials remind drivers to use extra ...
August 24, 2026
Gasoline prices in the Bradford area increased more than 13 cents this past week, according to AAA East Central. The average in Western Pennsylvania w...
August 24, 2026
The opening of the Area Transportation Authority’s new Bradford Transit Center has been pushed back to October as remaining construction items and nea...
August 24, 2026
The Bradford Oilers’ Frankie Grassi races 60 yards for a touchdown during the team’s 7-6 win over Otto-Eldred in Olean Area Youth Football League acti...
Football, Local Sports, Youth Sports Hub
August 24, 2026
The Bradford Raptors pony and peewee teams both battled hard Saturday but came up short against the visiting Franklinville Panthers, with each team fa...
Football, Local Sports
Team honors Walter's memory
August 24, 2026
The Bradford Oilers pony team opened Olean Area Youth Football League action with a 7-6 victory over Otto-Eldred on Saturday. Frankie Grassi broke fre...
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
August 22, 2026
I love summertime, but my favorite season is fall. Right now most of us would agree we are still in the summer season; however, in nature, the signs o...
Football, Local Sports, National Sports, ...
August 21, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Geno Smith's left ankle appears to be just fine. So much so that a one-drive cameo is all the New York Jets quarterback might need t...
Local News
Aug 24, 2026
EMPORIUM — Sizerville State Park will offer programs about stream life, woodpeckers and bats this weekend. A stream study will begin at 3 p.m. Saturda...
Local News
Aug 24, 2026
Several blood drives are scheduled in McKean, Potter and Elk counties from Aug. 31 through Sept. 18. Community Blood Bank will hold a drive from noon ...
Local News
Aug 24, 2026
CLEARFIELD — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites high school students in the northcentral region to participate in the ann...
Local News
Aug 24, 2026
Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, welcomed U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Pennsylvania State Director Chris Hoffman to Bradford on ...
Business News, Local News
Aug 24, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Monday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...
Local News
Aug 24, 2026
Since 2001, the S.W. Smith Memorial Library Rotary Trust Fund has donated $175,374.61 to the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library. The fund was establis...
Local News, PA State News
Aug 24, 2026
HARRISBURG — State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging Pennsylvanians to add an unclaimed property search to their back-to-school checklist. Nearly...
Business News, Local News
Aug 24, 2026
Businesses and commercial property owners in McKean and Potter counties may apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for energy-efficiency impr...
Local News
Aug 24, 2026
SMETHPORT — The Regular Baptist Church of Smethport will resume its youth programs in September. Kids Club, open to children in kindergarten through s...
Local News
Aug 24, 2026
MECHANICSBURG — Pennsylvania American Water customers have received an additional $6.13 bill credit from settlements with manufacturers of per- and po...
Crime News, Local News
August 19, 2026
A Bradford woman was sentenced Aug. 6 to 13 months to six years and four months in state prison on drug and driving under the influence charges. McKea...
Crime News, Local News
August 19, 2026
A Bradford man pleaded guilty Aug. 18 to failing to verify his address as required under Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registration and Notification ...
Crime News, Local News
August 18, 2026
A federal judge has scheduled a Sept. 10 status conference to discuss sentencing hearings for brothers Shane and Sean Hvizdzak in their cryptocurrency...
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
August 24, 2026
Hana Scott, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s wife, received $51,000 in taxpayer money from a local nonprofit from 2024 to 2025, according to documents ...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
August 24, 2026
Parents often worry that obsessive video game playing will keep their sons from finding productive careers. The Federal Aviation Administration has a ...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
August 23, 2026
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — The only two times I’ve seen Gov. Josh Shapiro in the flesh, he was extolling AI and data centers as critical to Pennsylvania’s eco...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
August 23, 2026
In the article that appeared in the Aug. 18 issue of The Bradford Era, “City’s Home Rule commission seeks feedback with questionnaire," there are two ...
Lifestyles
August 24, 2026
DuBOIS — August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, dedicated to supporting parents and highlighting the benefits of breastfeeding for both mot...
Local News, PA State News
August 24, 2026
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania families who may qualify for SUN Bucks but have not received the benefit have until Aug. 31 to apply. SUN Bucks, also known ...
Lifestyles, Local News
August 24, 2026
RIDGWAY — The Elk County Council on the Arts will present “Delivered,” an exhibition featuring work created during Julie Mader’s 2026 Arts in Educatio...
Business News, Local News
August 24, 2026
Kevin Snyder of Pleasantville, Venango County, has joined the board of directors of the Assisting Loggers Immediately Fund Trust. ALIFT is a nonprofit...
Local News
August 24, 2026
KANE — Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, will host his annual Senior Citizens Expo in Kane, offering area seniors, their families and caregivers acce...
Lifestyles, Local News
August 24, 2026
Cheryl Cary “Ma” Brown was the guest of honor at a surprise party celebrating her 80th birthday. Her children hosted the event at the Two Mile Inn in ...
