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Data center Town Hall invite shunned by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office
By FORD TURNER The Center Square 
May 13, 2026
(Editor's note: The article has been updated since initial publication to include a statement from Gov. Josh Shapiro's office.) HARRISBURG — The frust...
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Commissioners take no action on solar proposal
Sara Furlong 
May 12, 2026
SMETHPORT — Citing still more information to review, Commissioner Marty Wilder moved to table McKean County’s proposed solar energy ordinance during t...
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YMCA luncheon highlights service, youth leadership
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 12, 2026
Community service, youth leadership and a commitment to helping others were celebrated Tuesday during the 32nd Annual George G. Blaisdell YMCA Communi...
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DEA warns fentanyl mixtures overwhelming overdose reversal drug
Local News, Nation & World, PA State News
By BRETT ROWLAND The Center Square 
May 13, 2026
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warned Americans Tuesday that fentanyl is increasingly mixed with a dangerous array of ...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business News, Local News
May 12, 2026
Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...
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Q&A with Penn State: Tips to protect against ticks
Local News, PA State News
May 12, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK — May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Pennsylvania consistently ranks as one of the top states in the nation for reported cases o...
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Schoonover charged in alleged threats
Crime News, Local News
May 7, 2026
City of Bradford Police arrested Michael Schoonover after officers responded to a report of threats at 79 Lincoln Ave. at 4:50 p.m. Apr. 22. Police sa...
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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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One year later: Obstetric care in north central Pa.
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By DR. ETHAN GABLE 
May 13, 2026
Caring for growing families is one of the most meaningful parts of practicing medicine in a rural community. The decision to regionalize childbirth se...
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A miss on a ‘Muslims only’ gathering
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 12, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's objection to a "Muslims only" celebration set to take place on public property was not inappropriate. But the way he handled ...
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The moonshot America needs to solve its healthcare crisis
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By ROBERT PEARL The Fulcrum/TNS 
May 12, 2026
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy told the nation, “We choose to go to the moon.” It’s often remembered as a moment of national ambition. In reality,...
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