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Something giant in the forest — Worldwide public-art phenomenon coming to McKean County
Something giant in the forest — Worldwide public-art phenomenon coming to McKean County
Worldwide public-art phenomenon coming to McKean County 
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
February 25, 2026
A worldwide public-art phenomenon, internationally renowned environmental artist Thomas Dambo’s giant trolls will take root in McKean County next year...
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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
Local Sports, Sports
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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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Feb 26, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...
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Local oil purchasers decrease prices
Business, Local News
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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Injury at Orchard Place results in arrest
Crime, Local News
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
Crime, Local News
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.
Crime, Local News
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
Gallery, Local News
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
Gallery, Local News
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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Pa. Dems won’t discuss bill that could cost them ’26
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
Pa. Dems won’t discuss bill that could cost them ’26
By OLIVER BATEMAN RealClearPennsylvania 
February 26, 2026
A billboard went up in Scranton this month inviting Gov. Josh Shapiro to “be normal.” The sign, funded by Voices of Americans, a newly formed conserva...
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Is the State of the Union good for us?
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
Is the State of the Union good for us?
February 26, 2026
The President of the United States “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Conside...
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Overpaying kids to shovel my snow — I highly recommend it
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
Overpaying kids to shovel my snow — I highly recommend it
By ABIGAIL COVINGTON The Philadelphia Inquirer 
February 26, 2026
PHILADELPHIA  (TNS) — When my neighbor told me during last month’s snowstorm that I had to shovel the sidewalk around my house, I thought she was joki...
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