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THINGS TO DO: Holiday weekend filled with remembrance, racing, sales
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 20, 2026
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, communities across the area are preparing for a mix of racing, remembrance and holiday traditions, with events ran...
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Bradford Sanitary Authority reviews permit requirements
Continues meter enforcement
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
May 20, 2026
Bradford Sanitary Authority continued its review of new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements this month, as eng...
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The lessons remain
Artist Jones offers punishment alternative
By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
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, ...
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Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’
Football, Local Sports, Nation & World, ...
By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer 
May 20, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already ha...
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Steelers OC is glad Rodgers is back on his side after years apart
Football, Local Sports, Sports
By Gerry Dulac, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) 
May 19, 2026
When Aaron Rodgers showed up for the opening of OTAs on Monday, it was the first time Brian Angelichio had seen him since Rodgers sliced up the Minnes...
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Let your summer adventures begin!
Local News
May 21, 2026
A summer of exploration awaits across the region — from McKean County’s America250 celebrations  to outdoor adventures at Allegany State Park and Grif...
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St. Bonaventure celebrates Class of 2026
Local News
Honors community leaders, Ideal Students
May 20, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Nearly 800 students received degrees during St. Bonaventure University’s Commencement weekend, which included separate ceremon...
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Garrity set to challenge Shapiro for governor
Local News, PA State News
By JOHN COLE  The Center Square 
May 20, 2026
The race for Pennsylvania governor is set between Gov. Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Shapiro and Garrity were the only candidates fo...
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ST. BONAVENTURE: Six ROTC cadets commissioned
Local News
May 19, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Six graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at St. Bonaventure...
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Women veterans take central role in Bradford’s Memorial Day events
Local News
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 19, 2026
As veterans, marching bands, first responders and community groups prepare to make their way through downtown on Memorial Day, this year’s observances...
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Jury is out in McElhattan matter
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...
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Testimony underway in McElhattan’s homicide trial
Crime News, Local News, News
By JIM ECKSTROM jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
May 15, 2026
SMETHPORT — As defendant Thomas McElhattan seeks to have a McKean County Court jury find him guilty of a lesser count of criminal homicide, the distri...
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Pitt-Bradford sends Class of ’26 on its way
Gallery, Local News
Honors alumni, community leaders 
Sara Furlong 
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...
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Fatal fire on School Street
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 ...
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Cold hampers Longfellow Ave. fire response
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...
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Waste of the Day: The GAO’s 610 recommendations
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 20, 2026
The independent U.S. Government Accountability Office’s 2026 annual report made 97 new recommendations for Congress to improve government efficiency a...
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Other Voices: Grateful for justice
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 20, 2026
Our family would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone involved in the trial for justice for Rebecca Haynes. So many agencies put countless hour...
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In this job market, women have the upper hand
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion 
May 20, 2026
NEW YORK (TNS) — America is fast becoming a country with two economies: a stagnant one for men and a growing one for women. So far this year, the U.S....
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Gerrymander mania stems from Pa.
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By GUY CIARROCCHI RealClearPennsylvania 
May 20, 2026
In recent weeks, there has been almost as much focus on gerrymandering and redistricting congressional seats as there is discussion of Iran, illegal i...
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