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December 26, 2025
Due to the severity of Friday's winter storm, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily prohibiting trucks heavier than 1...
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March 14, 2020
Visitation policies change for area nursing homes
Nursing homes in the Bradford and Smethport areas enacted new visitors’ policies as of this week, protecting the elderly residents through minimal to no visitation.
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By SARA EDDY FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
December 26, 2025
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By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
December 26, 2025
SMETHPORT — While the trial for alleged killer Thomas McElhattan was set to begin in late June of next year, McKean County's top prosecutor has asked ...
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GIFFORD — A Foster Township man accused of firing at a vehicle as it fled a Gifford residence earlier this month now faces a charge of attempted crimi...
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