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Reminder: BRMC Emergency Department closing May 17
May 6, 2026
As part of the ongoing transition of services, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) representatives remind the community that the emergency departm...
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Elk County attorney Martini disbarred after array of misconduct
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
May 6, 2026
Elk County attorney Christopher Martini has been disbarred by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court after he submitted a resignation admitting he could not d...
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SPARKs to light up the stage
At Saturday showcase
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 6, 2026
For weeks, performers have been gathering to rehearse dance numbers, practice solos and prepare artwork for display ahead of this weekend’s SPARK Arts...
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THINGS TO DO: Agriculture and arts
By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
May 5, 2026
AGSTRAVAGANZA will be held Thursday through Saturday at Otto-Eldred High School, 143 R.L. Sweitzer Drive in Duke Center, featuring a series of events ...
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LL results: Cubs defeat Indians
Baseball, Local Sports
May 6, 2026
Sherk’s Landscaping Cubs 16, KOA Speer Electronics Indians 7 Sherk’s Landscaping Cubs stayed unbeaten on Monday, defeating the KOA Speer Electronics I...
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Golf Tournament Set for June 11
Local Sports
Jo Wankel 
May 6, 2026
EMPORIUM — Cameron County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 19th annual golf tournament on June 11 at the Emporium Country Club. Teams will tee off a...
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DeCasper to lead Chapel Ridge
Business, Local News
May 06, 2026
Officials at Bradford Ecumenical Home Inc. announced the appointment of Melissa DeCasper as administrator of Chapel Ridge, effective May 1. “Melissa b...
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Local oil purchasers increase prices
Business, Local News
May 06, 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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Legion Riders host District 3 meeting
Lifestyles, Local News
May 05, 2026
The American Legion Riders of Master Sgt. Thomas Maholic Post 108 hosted the Pennsylvania District 3 meeting on May 3, with District President Randy G...
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Judge assigned to capital case against Prescott
Crime, Local News
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
April 29, 2026
Senior Judge Norman Krumenacker III of Cambria County has been assigned to the capital murder case against Tyler Prescott, who is accused of raping an...
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Pitt-Bradford sends Class of ’26 on its way
Gallery, Local News
Honors alumni, community leaders 
By SARA FURLONG s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
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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How blue cities reduced crime
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 6, 2026
Democrat-run cities have found a way to reduce crime: adopt policies pushed by Republicans. In April, Baltimore had four homicides. That’s its lowest ...
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Waste of the Day: Billions in weapons cost overruns
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
May 6, 2026
The Army and Navy found 14 weapons systems that had “critical cost growth” in 2023 and 2024, meaning it will cost at least 25% more than expected to m...
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Rebates won’t solve America’s rising drug cost problem
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By NICOLE STALLINGS RealClearPennsylvania 
May 6, 2026
In Washington, drug manufacturers are advocating to use rebates to undermine a critical program that supports health care for underserved communities....
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Act 13 a smart deal for Pennsylvania
Comment & Opinion, Opinion
By JIM WELTY The Center Square 
May 6, 2026
When Pennsylvania’s Act 13 was signed into law 14 years ago, the goal of the bipartisan policy was straightforward: encourage responsible natural gas ...
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