May 22, 2026
After 68 years of skits, songs, performances and community spirit, Kiwanis Kapers is taking its final curtain call. But while one of Bradford’s most b...
May 22, 2026
McKean County is gearing up for its signature 2026 events celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, beginning with a Grand Celebration Parade on Jun...
May 22, 2026
From dinosaur digs and mystery history books to Harry Potter events and hands-on science activities, the Bradford Area Public Library is preparing for...
May 21, 2026
Kierstin Taylor — Health Occupations Kierstin Taylor is a senior in the Health Occupations program and completed her co‑op at The Bradford Ecumenical ...
Baseball, Local Sports
May 21, 2026
Graves Barbershop Bradford Black beat Yeagermeister Disposal Bradford Red Fire Hydrants in BRLL Major Baseball on Thursday with a score of 3-2. On the...
Local Sports, Sports
May 21, 2026
CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41. ...
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
May 21, 2026
ST. LOUIS — Just like that, the Pittsburgh Pirates have wrested momentum back. The Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals handily again at Busch Stadium...
College Sports, Local News, Local Sports, ...
May 21, 2026
Carlyle Conn, a University of Pittsburgh at Bradford alumnus and former competitive marksman, has created an endowed fund to enhance the operations an...
Local Sports, Outdoors, Sports
May 21, 2026
As the years stretch out and the view in the rearview mirror appears considerably longer than the road you see stretching ahead, one becomes more intr...
Business News, Local News
May 22, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Thursday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pu...
Local News, PA State News
May 22, 2026
CLEARFIELD – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll announced the department will invest $212 million this year in...
Crime News, Local News
May 22, 2026
City of Bradford Police arrested Adrian C. Washington, 43, after a man reported being stabbed near the trail by Country Fair on May 18. Police were ca...
Business News, Local News
May 22, 2026
Beacon Light Behavioral Health System, Beacon Light Adult Residential Services and Journey Health System held their annual board and donor appreciatio...
Local News, PA State News
May 22, 2026
(The Center Square) – Introduced in October, Senate Bill 1014 awaits House approval for its statewide “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones during school ...
Business News, Local News
May 22, 2026
The Diocese of Erie has appointed Laura Blake as its next superintendent of Catholic schools, effective June 1. Blake, who has spent nearly 20 years i...
Local News
May 22, 2026
The Port Allegany Music Boosters recognized Gator seniors following the last concert of their high school careers. Pictured, front row, from left, are...
Local News, PA State News
May 22, 2026
With warmer weather bringing more riders onto Pennsylvania roads, state officials are reminding both motorcyclists and drivers to share the road and m...
Business News, Local News
May 21, 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...
Business News, Local News, PA State News
May 21, 2026
Data center developers are increasingly targeting agricultural land for new projects, and residents in affected communities are mounting opposition, c...
Crime News, Local News
Artist Jones offers punishment alternative
May 20, 2026
When renowned area artist Eric Jones was commissioned by Bradford Brew Station to craft one of his iconic sculptures at its Chestnut Street location, ...
Crime News, Local News, News
May 19, 2026
SMETHPORT — A McKean County jury on Tuesday found Thomas McElhattan guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and recklessly endangering anoth...
Crime News, Local News
May 19, 2026
A McKean County Common Pleas Court jury began deliberating Monday morning in the trial of Thomas McElhattan, the 43-year-old Bradford man who admits t...
Gallery, Local News
Honors alumni, community leaders
May 4, 2026
Nearly 200 students crossed the stage Sunday as the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford marked the end of the academic year with its Spring 2026 Comm...
Gallery, Local News
April 27, 2026
An individual, presumed to be the home owner or occupant, died as a result of a house fire at 106 School St. early Monday. This is a developing story ...
Gallery, Local News
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...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 22, 2026
In a state historically defined by middle-class attainability, four out of every five households are now priced out of being able to afford a newly b...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 22, 2026
With the closure of many services at Bradford Regional Medical Center, I have been asked by several over the last few weeks to share my thoughts and t...
Opinion
May 22, 2026
Donald Trump has more than earned his reputation as a Beltway disruptor. But his latest gambit — involving his unique settlement with the IRS — poses ...
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 21, 2026
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates that there were almost 2 million Americans who used kratom in 2021. It's safe to assume that this...
Business News, Lifestyle, Lifestyles
May 22, 2026
DEAR RUSTY: The Social Security Administration says I didn’t pay enough into my Social Security account, despite being a business owner and paying tax...
Lifestyles
May 22, 2026
Dear Heloise: I've had a lot of trouble opening bottles of nail polish. Some bottles have tops with a smooth surface or a shape that's not easily gras...
Lifestyles
May 22, 2026
DEAR ABBY: My husband, "Evan," and I have been together five years and were married 2 1/2 years ago. We're both in our early 40s and have children fro...
Lifestyles
May 21, 2026
The Red Hat Rebel Sisters held their Mother’s Day luncheon May 14 at the Cottage House in Smethport. In the back row are Pat Bechtel, Randi Causer, Gi...
Lifestyles, Local News
May 21, 2026
The Bradford Branch of the American Association of University Women celebrated its 110th anniversary with members, award recipients and guests gatheri...
Local News
May 21, 2026
Free screening includes whiskey tasting and director talk‑back, rain or shine WPSU’s new documentary “ Whiskey Rebellion” will screen at the Kane Fami...
