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...
Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors
September 5, 2026
Hunting season is officially open here in the Keystone State, at least if you are a goose hunter. Goose season came on Sept. 1 for those who didn’t kn...
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 News
Sep 05, 2026
(Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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...
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 6, 2026
I cringed when I read about my deceased husband, Dr. Widad Bazzoui’s memoir, "The Man From Baghdad," in a letter to the editor in the Sept. 3 edition ...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 6, 2026
Contractors working for the state of Illinois took a 470,000-hour paid lunch break on taxpayers’ dime. A company hired during the Covid-19 pandemic to...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 6, 2026
To determine a political party’s priorities, see what makes it upset. The rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is one of the biggest ong...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 6, 2026
NEW YORK (TNS) — Americans like to spend money, and they’re good at it. But they also feel kind of bad about it. According to a survey from Ally Bank,...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
September 6, 2026
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — In 1982, C. Everett Koop became surgeon general of the United States. His unusual appearance — bright bowties and a mustache-less f...
Lifestyles
September 6, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for eight years. For the most part, we are happy, but there is one thing that upsets me. He doesn't like...
Lifestyles
September 5, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am a 62-year-old man. I was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Growing up, I had several surgeries and much dental work to improve m...
Lifestyles
September 5, 2026
Dear Heloise: What should I do with a full set of fine china dinnerware that was made in 1968 with a gold edge? My kids don't want it because it can't...
Round the Square
September 5, 2026
PUNS: We came across a list of puns the other day, which made us fondly remember the late Roger Newton, a longtime Era man. He had a love for a good p...
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...
