Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center
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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center
Transitioning to outpatient care center 
By SARA FURLONG  news@bradfordera.com  
February 17, 2026
(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials and state Rep. Martin Causer Tuesday afterno...
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Mayor signals good news for hospital
Mayor signals good news for hospital
By SAVANNAH M. BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
February 25, 2026
In a packed meeting Tuesday, Bradford City Council heard concerns from residents about the future of Bradford Regional Medical Center and said a poten...
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MOUNT JEWETT: Benefit turned celebration
MOUNT JEWETT: Benefit turned celebration
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
February 24, 2026
MOUNT JEWETT — Just weeks ago, Emy Troutman believed she was facing the end of her life after being diagnosed with colon cancer in December. “I though...
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Bonnies to host Rhode Island on Thursday after weather postponement
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Bonnies to host Rhode Island on Thursday after weather postponement
By HENRY BUCHAN, Special to the Era 
February 24, 2026
One week after they took down the top team in the Atlantic 10 in Saint Louis, Rhode Island (15-12, 6-8) will travel to face St. Bonaventure (14-13, 3-...
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Port Allegany wrestlers headed to Regionals
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Port Allegany wrestlers headed to Regionals
Jo Wankel 
February 24, 2026
Era Photo by Pam Fischer Seven Port Allegany wrestlers are headed to Regionals in Sharon. Pictured, from left, Front row: Ian Fitzsimmons, Collin Furg...
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Correction for Sherk jump distance
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Correction for Sherk jump distance
Jo Wankel 
February 24, 2026
Fabian Sherk triple jumped 44’ 7.75” instead of 47’7.75”, as was printed in the Tuesday edition of The Era.  He placed second in that event and was 21...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Feb 25, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...
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Just keep shoveling
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Just keep shoveling
Feb 25, 2026
Michelle Aaron-Simmons, owner of the Hooker Fulton Building on Main Street, shovels snow off the sidewalk Wednesday morning. Locals, almost unanimousl...
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Bluebird debut
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Bluebird debut
Feb 25, 2026
This eastern bluebird made an appearance at Tuna Crossroads this past weekend. Bluebirds begin moving back into open areas as winter eases, and a few ...
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Winter headwaters
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Winter headwaters
Feb 24, 2026
The headwaters of Lewis Run Creek under a fresh blanket of snow in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
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United Way to host Red Feather Awards Dinner April 30
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United Way to host Red Feather Awards Dinner April 30
Feb 24, 2026
The United Way of the Bradford Area Inc. will host its annual Red Feather Awards Dinner on April 30 at The Bradford Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The ...
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Injury at Orchard Place results in arrest
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Injury at Orchard Place results in arrest
February 23, 2026
City of Bradford Police arrested Jordan Marcus Stykemain, 23, after responding at 1:04 p.m. Feb. 18 to a report of a screaming woman at 24 Orchard Pla...
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Man jailed on paraphernalia charge
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Man jailed on paraphernalia charge
February 23, 2026
City of Bradford Police arrested Jason M. McCracken, 39, on West Washington Street on Feb. 15 on a warrant for misdemeanor possession of drug parapher...
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Police arrest intoxicated woman on Willis Ave.
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Police arrest intoxicated woman on Willis Ave.
February 23, 2026
City of Bradford Police arrested Kelly Madison, 32, after responding at 2:19 a.m. Feb. 18 to a reported burglary at 25 Willis Ave. Police said an 18‑y...
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Cold hampers Longfellow Ave. fire response
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Cold hampers Longfellow Ave. fire response
January 26, 2026
Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 8 Longfellow Ave. at 4:03 p.m. Saturday. First-arriving firefighters found a worki...
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Santa versus the Grinch
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Santa versus the Grinch
December 19, 2025
The Grinch showed up at a Port Allegany High School wrestling match again this year, trying to get the better of Santa Claus. Scroll through the galle...
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An Old Fashioned Christmas
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An Old Fashioned Christmas
December 15, 2025
The sights and sounds of Christmases past returned to downtown Bradford during Old Fashioned Christmas held Saturday. People enjoyed horse-drawn carri...
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Getting (sort of) serious on US debt
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Getting (sort of) serious on US debt
February 25, 2026
Is reality finally settling in on Capitol Hill? The nation can only hope. As the national debt rushes toward $39 trillion, and Social Security and Med...
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New poll shows Pa. voters’ balance on ICE, immigration
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New poll shows Pa. voters’ balance on ICE, immigration
By SEAN TRENDE RealClearPennsylvania 
February 25, 2026
The latest joint polling effort between RealClear Opinion Research and Emerson Polling explores attitudes toward immigration and immigration reform in...
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End the filibuster — or stop pretending to govern
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End the filibuster — or stop pretending to govern
By FRANK MIELE RealClearPolitics 
February 24, 2026
So what has Congress done for you lately? Big Beautiful Bill? Sure. I’ll give you that one. And it covered a huge amount of ground, from tax cuts to b...
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