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A riding lawn tractor burns during a series of fires police say were intentionally set in Bradford early Sunday.

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October 5, 2026

Man jailed following multi-jurisdictional arson, theft investigation

The City of Bradford Police Department announced the arrest of Christopher James Colts following an ...

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Causer appointed to House Transportation Committee

October 9, 2026

HARRISBURG — State Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, has been appointed to the state House Transportation Committee for the remainder of the 2025-26 ...

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County dusts off hospital authority amid healthcare crisis

By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com

October 9, 2026

McKean County leaders are dusting off a hospital authority established more than four decades ago, potentially giving efforts to restore healthcare se...

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$600,000 grant moves Barcroft Pool renovation forward

By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com

October 9, 2026

A $600,000 grant will allow Bradford to begin a long-planned renovation of the 88-year-old bathhouse at Barcroft Pool, the first phase of what could u...

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Longhouse Scenic Drive reopens in time for fall foliage

October 9, 2026

WARREN — The Allegheny National Forest has reopened Longhouse Scenic Drive to through traffic following extensive road improvements, just in time for ...

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October 9, 2026

State police investigate contraband report at FCI McKean LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania State Police at Lewis Run are investigating a report of con...

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