Local News, Online Features
June 11, 2020
Zippo produces its 600 millionth lighter
On June 3, Zippo Manufacturing Co. produced its 600 millionth lighter, each of which has been made in the city of Bradford.
The Bradford Era
November 21, 2024
On Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 a.m. the Bradford YMCA will present the 2022 George G. Blaisdell Community Service Awards at the 28th Annual Community Awar...
November 21, 2024
SMETHPORT — A Mount Jewett man will serve at least 12 years in state prison for the sexual assault of two children between 2016 and 2019. Kevin Brown,...
November 21, 2024
SMETHPORT — McKean County Historical Society will sponsor a program on “History of Surveying” at Hamlin Memorial Library in Smethport at 7 p.m. on May...
Football, Local Sports, Sports
May 14, 2026
The NFL's 2026 season will kick off with a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch. Mike Macd...
Baseball, Local Sports, Sports
May 14, 2026
PITTSBURGH — Welcome back, Endy Rodriguez. The 25-year-old catcher made his first appearance for the Pirates since June 6, then helped them to a 7-2 w...
Obituaries
May 14, 2026
SMETHPORT — Harry E. Rounsville, 79, of Smethport passed away Wednesday (May 13, 2026) at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1946, in Bradford, the son of...
Crime News, Local News
May 14, 2026
Shane Hvizdzak was jailed Wednesday after a federal judge found he committed new fraud while awaiting sentencing in his cryptocurrency case. U.S. Dist...
Lifestyles, Local News
May 14, 2026
ST. MARYS — Northern Pennsylvania Regional College will host a free monthly Homesteading Series featuring hands‑on workshops designed to help particip...
Local News
May 14, 2026
The Northwest Regional Community Support Program will host its 2nd Annual Spring Forward Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Community...
